‘Tired to the bone’: Hospitals overwhelmed with virus cases
Overwhelmed hospitals are converting chapels, cafeterias, waiting rooms, hallways, even a parking garage into patient treatment areas. More
DOJ watchdog finds Louisiana inmates with coronavirus were not isolated for a week
In a report released Tuesday, the Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General found that a Louisiana prison did not not isolate inmates infected with coronavirus for about one week. More
Black, Latino and Native American people being hospitalized with COVID-19 at roughly 4 times rate of white counterparts: CDC
New reporting from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that Black, Latino, Hispanic and Native American people are being hospitalized with COVID-19 at nearly four times the rate of non-Hispanic white persons. More
Does Remdesivir Actually Work Against Covid-19?
The evidence shows only that the drug might be effective. That once wasn’t enough for F.D.A. approval. More
Defending the honor of our healthcare colleagues
We are facing a tragic, threatening surge of COVID-19 cases across large parts of the nation, in the midst of a divisive election. A global pandemic is tragedy enough for any nation, but in the U.S. it has also become a political flashpoint. More
Hospices help communities grieve during COVID-19
Hospices are serving as a resource for their communities as they use their experience in grief and bereavement counseling to help local residents connect and work through their struggles. More
A New Item on Your Medical Bill: The ‘Covid’ Fee
A surprise charge that can take advantage of vulnerable people and possibly violate consumer protection laws. More
Far more transparency is needed for Covid-19 vaccine trials
Rehabilitating trust in public health efforts will take time. One step must be taken now: increase transparency in Covid-19 vaccine trials. More
‘Is This Worth My Life?’: Traveling Health Workers Decry COVID Care Conditions
Frequently employed by staffing agencies based in other states, nurses and other healthcare professionals can find themselves working through crisis without advocates or adequate safety equipment. More
Study Showing Masks Aren’t Harmful May Do More Harm Than Good
The quest to debunk irrational beliefs is foolish and may exacerbate mistrust in science rather than persuade the mask doubters, says John Mandrola, MD, about a recent research letter in JAMA. More