infectious disease Archives

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Long Covid: Persistent Shortness of Breath Due to Treatable Nerve Injury

Jonathan Aviv M.D. & Suiana Chandrasekhar M.D. - 3/1/2021 - 3

A treatable, virus-related vagus nerve injury may be the cause of persistent shortness of breath in some COVID-19 long haulers

COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: Why Success Hinges on Technology

Lucienne Marie Ide, M.D., PH.D - 3/1/2021 - 0

Squelching the pandemic depends on a rapid rollout of vaccines across the world. Technology is one of the lynch pins of success.

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CVS Health/Aetna Responds to the Maternal Health Crisis During COVID

Joanne Armstrong, MD, MPH - 11/18/2020 - 1

While not a solution to the maternal health crisis, good communication can help expectant patients feel safe getting care during COVID-19.

COVID19: The Impact of the Early Failure to Respond

Patricia Salber, MD, MBA - 9/24/2020 - 11

The well-documented COVID19 chapter of Abramson’s book, Proof of Conspiracy, details our early failure to respond. Here’s why it matters.

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Chronic Wounds: How Self-care Can Help Speed Healing

Jeffrey Nelson, Ph.D. - 9/20/2020 - 0

Optimal self-care for patients with chronic wounds includes dressing changes, good nutrition, and recognizing warning signs of infection.

Clinical Care of Cancer Patients in the Age of COVID

Patricia Salber, MD, MBA - 8/8/2020 - 0

Dr. Bobby Reddy discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the care of cancer patients, including changes to treatment and way care is delivered.

Prioritizing Healthcare Workers’ Mental Health During COVID-19

Husseini Manji, MD, FRCPC and Jennifer Turgiss, DrPH, MS - 7/4/2020 - 0

For some frontline healthcare workers, symptoms of stress will subside with the crisis, but others will need additional help to restore their mental health.

How to Stay Healthy During the COVID Crisis

Morgan Rose Elliott - 6/26/2020 - 1

There are simple ways to help prioritize your mental and physical health and keep it from deteriorating during the COVID 19 crisis.

Exciting New Research on COVID-19: BTK Inhibition

Patricia Salber, MD, MBA - 6/7/2020 - 1

A small study of seriously ill COVID-19 patients administered acalabrutinib, a BTK inhibitor and repurposed lymphoma drug, showed very promising results.

Young Journalists Report: Around the World with COVID-19

Aala Basheir and Rebecca Michaeli - 5/24/2020 - 0

Young journalists from Iowa City High School report on the experiences of people around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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My First Patient, My First Death

Nichole Boisvert - 5/17/2020 - 3

A young medical student recalls the indelible experience of taking care of a dying patient. It is the story of her first patient and her first death.

Greater Risk of Blood Clots in COVID-19 Patients

Michael Wong JD, Laurie Paletz RN, & Thereza Ayad RN. - 5/13/2020 - 1

Patients with COVID-19 are at a much greater risk of developing blood clots. Guidelines for diagnosis and management of the condition are rapidly evolving.