News
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests soar during COVID-19 in Italy
May 1, 2020
Four provinces in northern Italy report increases of various magnitudes, ranging from 18% to a stunning 187%.
Opinion
COVID-19: Addressing the mental health needs of clinicians
May 1, 2020
Health care workers might be facing a “care paradox,” in which they must choose between their patients’ safety and their own.
News
Excess cancer deaths predicted as care is disrupted by COVID-19
May 1, 2020
Researchers are predicting that, 1 year from now, there will be 33,890 excess deaths among cancer patients in the United States over the age of 40.
News
COVID-19: A ‘marathon, not a sprint’ for psychiatry
May 1, 2020
Providing emotional support will help individuals engage with instrumental supports, said Dr. Joshua Morganstein.
News
New study of diabetes drug for COVID-19 raises eyebrows
May 1, 2020
Some question the safety of AstraZeneca’s just-launched DARE-19 study testing whether dapagliflozin will reduce adverse outcomes of COVID-19.
News
Case series suggests biologics, JAK inhibitors safe during pandemic
May 1, 2020
Investigators saw no increase in hospitalizations versus the general population in New York City.
News
Antitumor treatment may increase risk of severe events in COVID-19 patients
May 1, 2020
Receiving antitumor treatment within 14 days of COVID-19 diagnosis was linked to a higher risk of ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, or death.
News
Yale’s COVID-19 inpatient protocol: Hydroxychloroquine plus/minus tocilizumab
April 30, 2020
Yale cardiologist offers lessons from “the haze of battle” on fighting COVID-19 with little evidence.
News
POPCoRN network mobilizes pediatric capacity during pandemic
April 30, 2020
The Pediatric Overflow Planning Contingency Response Network has worked like medical crowd sourcing.
News
IDSA guidelines cover N95 use and reuse
April 30, 2020
The Infectious Disease Society of America released guidelines for personal protective equipment use by health care workers caring for COVID-19 patients.