News
Remdesivir tops list of promising COVID-19 treatments in review of nearly 300 trials
April 14, 2020
Hydroxychloroquine data have “major limitations,” and corticosteroids are not recommended for supportive care.
Opinion
COVID-19 pandemic brings unexpected pediatric consequences
April 14, 2020
The pandemic is leading to underdiagnosis of dangerous conditions or unexpected consequences of good intentions.
News
COVID-19: Managing resource crunch and ethical challenges
April 14, 2020
Allocation of health care resources should be made according to a plan, by a triage team, and not left to front-line clinicians.
News
Presymptomatic or asymptomatic? ID experts on shifting terminology
April 13, 2020
They also discussed the growing realization of racial disparities in COVID-19.
News
NYC hospitals require health care workers to report in person, even for phone and telehealth work
April 13, 2020
Recently, many medical associations have issued statements supporting the rights of health care workers to speak up without fear of repercussion. But social workers have been complying with the orders because they say they’re scared of retaliation.
News
Doing things right vs. doing the right things
April 13, 2020
There has been inconsistent guidance in regard to the containment of COVID-19 within health care systems.
News
Coronavirus tests are being fast-tracked by the FDA, but it’s unclear how accurate they are
April 13, 2020
“What good is a test if you don’t know it’s giving you reliable results?” one expert said. Concerns are mounting that a lack of accurate testing will make it more difficult for America to relax social distancing.
Opinion
The 7 strategies of highly effective people facing the COVID-19 pandemic
April 10, 2020
When trouble comes, it’s important to have coping strategies that help you navigate, said Dr. Alice W. Lee.
News
CDC: Screen nearly all adults, including pregnant women, for HCV
April 10, 2020
Screening should go beyond baby boomers.
News
Almost 90% of COVID-19 admissions involve comorbidities
April 10, 2020
New CDC network reports on its first month of national COVID-19 hospitalization surveillance.