Nearly a month into the declared pandemic, some health care workers say they’re exhausted and burning out from the stress of treating a stream of critically ill patients in an increasingly overstretched health care system.
Read More »Mixed Signals Behind The Wearing Of A Mask
Many experts agree that wearing a mask probably won’t keep people from getting the coronavirus, but it might help prevent those with the disease — especially those without symptoms ― from spreading it.
Read More »Study: Surgical And Cotton Masks May Not Prevent Spread Of COVID-19
These findings suggest that recommendations to wear face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 may not be effective.
Read More »E-Cigarette ‘Mods’ Are 6X More Powerful At Hooking Young Smokers
A new study found that depending on which vaping devices a teen uses—vaping pens vs. mods—the young person may wind up smoking far more.
Read More »Guidelines for Managing Care of Infants Born to Mothers with COVID-19
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued recommendations for physicians managing the care of newborns whose mothers are suspected or confirmed as having COVID-19.
Read More »In Addition To Lung Damage, COVID-19 May Also Lead To Heart Failure
Cardiac specialists believe a COVID-19 infection could lead to damage to the heart in four or five ways. Some patients, they say, might be affected by more than one of those pathways at once.
Read More »Single Dose Treatment May Reduce the Necessity for Ventilation in COVID-19 Patients
The mechanisms of action by hydroxychloroquine could possibly hinder the virus from moving from the upper to lower respiratory tract - in turn making mechanical ventilation less likely to be a necessity.
Read More »Internists Say Physicians Can Bring Their Own PPE and Speak Out on COVID-19 Care Conditions
The American College of Physicians (ACP) announces support for the right of physicians to bring their own personal protection equipment (PPE) to protect themselves and ...
Read More »New Study Supports Use Of HCQ As Effective Treatment For COVID-19
A study released today supports the use of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as a treatment for COVID-19.
Read More »Shortage Of Protective Gear Makes Doctors Concerned For Their Families
A growing chorus of American health care workers say they’re battling the coronavirus with far too little armor as shortages force them to reuse personal protective equipment.
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