Pulmonary Infections
Commentary
COVID-19: Haiti is vulnerable, but the international community can help
Deep distrust has undermined the messages of public health officials, said Mr. Dorcela and Mr. St. Jean.
From the Journals
FLU/SAL inhalers for COPD carry greater pneumonia risk
Pneumonia risks from different types of inhaled corticosteroids have not been well understood.
News from the FDA/CDC
Americans avoided emergency departments early in the pandemic
CDC: Visits over 4 weeks dropped by 42%, compared with the corresponding period in 2019.
From the Journals
Antibody testing suggests COVID-19 cases are being missed
Commentary
A surge in PTSD may be the ‘new normal’
Right now, the best thing that we can do as mental health providers for people impacted by the trauma is provide crisis intervention, said Dr....
Commentary
Plan now to address the COVID-19 mental health fallout
Mental health professionals should begin working with public health and political leaders now to develop plans, said Dr. Lalasa Doppwalapudi and...
Conference Coverage
COVID-19: A ‘marathon, not a sprint’ for psychiatry
Providing emotional support will help individuals engage with instrumental supports, said Dr. Joshua Morganstein.
News from the FDA/CDC
2019-2020 flu season ends with ‘very high’ activity in New Jersey
Influenza activity has been at or above the national baseline since early November.
News from the FDA/CDC
Flu activity down from its third peak of the season, COVID-19 still a factor
Opinion
COVID-19 in children, pregnant women: What do we know?
From the Journals
Wuhan case review: COVID-19 characteristics differ in children vs. adults