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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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? 

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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. 

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Signs of COVID-19 still in blood sample 40 days after symptom resolution

“This case should be taken into consideration as blood donation policies are being crafted," the researchers wrote. 

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‘Masks work’: Rigid policy minimizes COVID-19 cases among healthcare workers

The researchers tracked infection rates at Boston’s Mass General Brigham health system, which announced a plan to require all 78,000 employees to wear a surgical mask in March.

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Use of AI opportunistic screening in CT for cardiovascular disease

Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.