What Does a Self-Quarantine Look Like?
Isolation separates sick people from those who are not sick, while quarantine restricts the movement of people exposed to a contagious disease to monitor if they become sick, said Dr. Luis Ostrosky, a...
View ArticleFDA Warns to Watch for Fake COVID-19 Tests
The agency has issued warning letters to companies selling and promoting fake test kits. It has also stepped up enforcement at ports of entry, including international mail facilities, to prevent fake...
View ArticleCommentary: Tom Hanks' Take on Coronavirus Just Might Help Us All
Tom Hanks' coronavirus recovery may help lift peoples' spirits; his message to take care of each other is important too.
View ArticleTrending Clinical Topic: COVID-19
The disease caused by a coronavirus that originated in Wuhan City has been given a new name: COVID-19. That news and other developments made the condition this week's top trending clinical topic.
View ArticlePotential Coronavirus Drugs Already in Low Supply
That overwhelming demand forced the company to put remdesivir on hold for compassionate use.
View ArticleHave the Public Health Restrictions Gone Too Far for COVID-19?
The total travel ban on foreign nationals is unlawful and ineffective, according to the authors of a viewpoint article on the public health response to the ongoing coronavirus disease outbreak.
View ArticleFlorida Students Bring COVID Back from Spring Break
Many Americans have ignored recommendations to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people, including crowds of spring break revelers in Florida, CBS News reported.
View ArticleCoronavirus Care Planning 'More Important Than Containment'
Hospitals need to get ready for a surge of patients, experts warn.
View ArticleHow to Find the Best Personal Trainer for You
You hired a personal trainer. But will you get the results you want? Here’s what a good trainer should do.
View ArticleFDA Approved Drugs Show Promise Against COVID-19
However, experts stressed that this research is still in its early stages, so people shouldn't try any of the drugs now to prevent or treat COVID-19.
View ArticleHealth Workers Get Creative With Protective Gear
Across the country, volunteers are cobbling together improvised personal protective equipment and supplies for health care workers who are scrounging for protection.
View ArticleDo All Seniors Need Same Coronavirus Precautions?
Just how careful should older people be? Here’s what geriatricians think is reasonable.
View ArticleMulti-Level Distancing Is Best Against COVID-19: Study
A combination of quarantine, school closures, and work-from-home measures is the most effective way to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to a new study.
View ArticleThe Road to Naturopathic Medicine
A career in the health care field doesn’t have to stop after you land the job associated with your degree. Once you gain experience and develop yourself professionally, finding the path that’s best...
View ArticleCDC to Screen for Novel Coronavirus at Three US Airports
Symptom-based health screening of passengers entering the US on direct or connecting flights from Wuhan, China, will be conducted in San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles.
View ArticleCoronavirus (COVID-19)
The virus that causes COVID-19 is a new (novel) strain of coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. It causes mild flu-like symptoms, but severe cases can be fatal. Learn how to spot symptoms, prevent spreading...
View ArticleFDA Eases Blood Plasma Treatment Rule for COVID
The treatment is being tested in clinical trials by the state of New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday.
View ArticleIncomplete State COVID-19 Reports Blur The Picture
Maryland, Ohio and others are reporting only positive tests, which skews tracking and an understanding of how the virus spreads.
View ArticleAre Vital Home Health Workers Now A Safety Threat?
Hundreds of thousands of health care workers go into homes to provide important services for seniors and disabled people. But with the rising concerns about the danger of the coronavirus pandemic,...
View ArticleCould Robots Be Deployed in Battle With COVID-19?
"Opportunities lie in intelligent navigation and detection of high-risk, high-touch areas, combined with other preventative measures," the authors said in a university news release. "New generations...
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