Coronavirus Updates
News
Despite guidelines, controversy remains over corticosteroids in COVID-19
There are conflicting recommendations on the use of corticosteroids in critically ill patients with COVID-19.
News
COVID-19 effect: Prescription fills mostly down for leading drugs
Use of hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine jumped by 214% in mid-March, compared with a year earlier.
News
APA, others lobby to make COVID-19 telehealth waivers permanent
Clinical
COVID-19 crushers: An appreciation of hospitalists
This poster demonstrates the fierce battle raging between our hospitalists and COVID-19.
News
COVID-19 may increase risk of preterm birth and cesarean delivery
Increased BMI may be a risk factor for severe disease, and fever and dyspnea on admission are associated with subsequent maternal respiratory...
Opinion
Testing the limits of medical technology
Meeting the deadline for opening a drive-through COVID-19 testing center turned out to be impossible.
News
Scientific doubt tempers COVID-19 vaccine optimism
Experts predict a COVID-19 vaccine won’t be widely available this year and may not come by the end of 2021.
News
COVID-19: Putting distance between projection and reality
Curves have been flattened, but easing of social distancing without increasing other measures risks rapid resurgence.
Opinion
New York City inpatient detox unit keeps running: Here’s how
BronxCare Health System was able to take in patients with substance use disorders at a time when other detox units were closed.
News
Placental injury reported in women with COVID-19
A first-of-its-kind study looks at the extent and implications of pathological damage to the placentas of mothers with COVID-19.