COVID-19

Outside of the loss of human life due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the past two years have greatly affected hospitals, health systems and the way providers deliver care. Healthcare executives are grappling with federal monetary assistance, growing burnout rates, workforce shortages and federal oversight of vaccines and testing. This channel is also designed to update clinicians on new research and guidelines regarding COVID patient treatment strategies and risk assessments.

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The saga continues: 3 White House experts say hydroxychloroquine ineffective as a COVID-19 treatment

In the last six days, multiple White House experts have all emphasized they don’t support the use of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment option for COVID-19. 

August 3, 2020
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Updated cardiac imaging recommendations for treating COVID-19 patients

Differentiating between actual signs of a COVID-19 infection and standard cardiac complications can be especially difficult.

July 31, 2020
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Alien DNA, retractions, whistleblowers and more: The wild saga of hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19 continues

Hydroxychloroquine was once just an ordinary antimalarial medication—and then 2020 and COVID-19 happened. So how did we get here? 

July 29, 2020

How social distancing, outdoor temperatures impact the spread of COVID-19

Researchers tracked data related to more than 178 million U.S. residents. Their findings could help with the development of public policies going forward.

July 28, 2020
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78% of COVID-19 patients show signs of heart damage after recovery

Cardiac involvement and myocardial inflammation are common in recovered COVID-19 patients, according to a new study published in JAMA Cardiology.

July 27, 2020
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MLB player’s myocarditis puts spotlight on potential cardiovascular complications of COVID-19

The news comes just days after Major League Baseball began its pandemic-shortened season.

July 27, 2020
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Cardiologists have worked tirelessly to treat COVID-19—but their job has only just begun

It’s been a long, hard battle for cardiologists, one full of change and uncertainty. But the situation is far from over.

July 24, 2020

COVID-19’s impact on heart transplants in the US: 4 key statistics

Researchers explored everything from waitlist additions to deceased donor recoveries, sharing their findings in JAMA Cardiology. 

July 23, 2020
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Health Imaging
New imaging protocols proposed to curb rise of cardiovascular infections

Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

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What does radiology have to do with climate change?

Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility."

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