Barrier Enclosure a Potential Stopgap for PPE Shortages
Plexiglass devices called barrier enclosures could significantly limit exposure to aerosolized particles during intubation for COVID-19, simulation shows.
Read MoreHospital Prepares for Worst-Case PPE Demand
As materials that are normally easy to stock become scarce, hospitals are forced to grow nimbler in creative sourcing efforts and more strategic in clinical use.
Read MoreFailure to Thrive and Coronavirus: Efforts to Protect Children
Children’s health experts are concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on healthy growth and development, especially among vulnerable kids.
Read MoreA Global Look at the COVID-19 Pandemic
Worldwide conditions that are becoming increasingly conducive to viral spread may merit comprehensive re-evaluation of our public health preparedness and response.
Read MoreHow Can Healthcare Workers Protect Their Mental Health?
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing unprecedented anxiety and stress for all of us, and its unique circumstances make coping difficult.
Read MoreIn-House COVID-19 Testing’s Massive Clinical Impact Amid Shortage
Rapid results from new in-housing testing at Boston Medical Center has significant implications as health systems plan for dwindling resources.
Read MoreCOVID-19, Sickle Cell Disease, and a Critical Need
Respiratory viruses are known to cause severe complications in people with sickle cell disease, many of whom already face significant challenges.
Read MoreCOVID-19 in Translation: Making Patient Education Accessible
When flattening the curve requires cooperation of the masses, the challenge lies in making sure the message spans language and literacy barriers.
Read MorePreventing the Next Wave of the Opioid Crisis During COVID-19
Addiction expert Miriam Komaromy, MD offers a frank look at the opioid epidemic and shares how efforts are underway to keep crucial care accessible.
Read MoreCollaboration More Important Than Ever for Protecting Homeless
A community tasked with serving the underserved will draw on existing strengths to protect their guests from the coronavirus, but experts call for more hands on deck.
Read More‘This Is Not a Virus of Equity’: Homeless Shelters and COVID-19
The president of the largest homeless shelter in Boston describes the challenges homeless services providers are facing during this pandemic and how they’re facing them head-on.
Read MoreCOVID-19: Infectious Disease Expert Talks Social Distancing
Public health authorities are urging everyone to practice social distancing. Here’s why.
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