News
COVID-19 in China: Children have less severe disease, but are vulnerable
March 19, 2020
The findings of this case review underscore the possibility that children “may play a major role in community-based viral transmission” of novel coronavirus 2019.
News
ACP outlines guide for COVID-19 telehealth coding, billing
March 19, 2020
Also included are tips on handling staff absences and information on allowed technology and services.
Article
Clinicians petition government for national quarantine
March 18, 2020
The petition was started by an apolitical Facebook group to focus attention on what members see as the most critical issues for clinicians.
News
COVID-19 in pregnant women and the impact on newborns
March 18, 2020
Although data are very limited, neonates born to mothers with COVID-19 appear to be at risk for adverse outcomes.
News
COVID-19: U.S. cardiology groups reaffirm continued use of RAAS-active drugs
March 18, 2020
Experts give ACE inhibitors and ARBs, cornerstones of cardiology therapy, a thumbs up despite a hypothetical adverse COVID-19 effect.
Opinion
COVID-19 guidance for children’s health care providers
March 18, 2020
Accurate information calmly delivered is the antidote to anxiety or panic in a stressful situation.
Opinion
Physicians and health systems can reduce fear around COVID-19
March 18, 2020
“We must look after our patients. But we also have to look after ourselves so that we can look after our patients,” said Dr. Peter M. Yellowlees.
Opinion
COVID-19 in pediatric patients: What the hospitalist needs to know
March 17, 2020
Children could be very efficient vectors of COVID-19 and potentially spread the pathogen to vulnerable populations.
News
Coronavirus stays in aerosols for hours, on surfaces for days
March 17, 2020
Aerosol and fomite transmission of SARS-CoV-2 are plausible.
News
Potential GI manifestation, transmission of coronavirus
March 17, 2020
The virus appears to infect and could potentially spread through the gastrointestinal route.