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June 23, 2020
On the front lines: Intensive care physician Patrick Aguilar
Medical critical care director discusses preparing for the pandemic.
Video
June 18, 2020
COVID-19 antibody tests evaluated as diagnostic test in low-resource settings
Such antibody tests use finger-prick blood samples, deliver quick results .
News Release
June 16, 2020
Oral antibiotics work, shorten hospital stays for IV drug users with infections
Providing such patients oral meds reduces hospital readmissions.
News Release
June 12, 2020
Podcast: How do we safely navigate re-openings while coronavirus risks remain?
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on how best to fend off COVID-19 as restrictions are lifted.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
June 11, 2020
Patients with COVID-19 donate specimens to advance research efforts
Biorepository project initiated early in pandemic to streamline coronavirus research efforts.
News Release
June 10, 2020
On the front lines: Kay Park
Medical student describes food delivery program she co-founded.
Video
June 10, 2020
COVID-19 mouse model will speed search for drugs, vaccines
Could aid efforts to study risk factors for severe illness, death.
News Release
June 4, 2020
Medical students assist health departments in tracking COVID-19
Case investigation, contact tracing helps control coronavirus outbreaks.
Medical Campus & Community, Video
June 4, 2020
4 ways to help if your kid is depressed
Source: New York Times
June 2, 2020
Podcast: Addressing rumors, conspiracy theories related to coronavirus
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on social media, unfounded rumors and conspiracies.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
June 1, 2020
Experts warn large protests may ‘become breeding grounds’ for the coronavirus
Source: USA Today
May 29, 2020
#FitForTheFrontLine challenge supports front-line health-care workers
Fitness challenge unites nation's top medical centers to support, honor health-care heroes.
News Release
May 28, 2020
On the front lines: Jessica Gold
Psychiatrist discusses mental health during COVID-19 pandemic.
Video
May 26, 2020
Experts urge caution in interpreting COVID-19 antibody tests
False positive results are cause for concern.
News Release
May 23, 2020
From camping to dining out: Here’s how experts rate the risks of 14 summer activities
In the News
May 21, 2020
On the front lines: Jay Piccirillo
Otolaryngologist discusses COVID-19-related loss of smell, taste.
Video
May 20, 2020
COVID-19 study looks at genetics of healthy people who develop severe illness
Researchers seek answers to virus’s mysteries, clues to possible treatments.
News Release
May 18, 2020
Podcast: Global study tests chloroquine to protect health workers from COVID-19
Trial led by top academic institutions around the world, including School of Medicine.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
May 18, 2020
On the front lines: Sharon Abada
Medical student describes contact-tracing volunteer work.
Video
May 18, 2020
Global study to test malaria drug to protect health workers from COVID-19
COVID-19 Therapeutics Accelerator to fund international trial of chloroquine.
News Release
May 12, 2020
Students, faculty providing coronavirus-related outreach to Latino population
Spanish-speaking students, faculty partner with community leaders to offer education aimed at preventing virus’ spread.
Medical Campus & Community
May 12, 2020
On the front lines: Jennifer Schmidt
General internist discusses how she has changed her clinic in response to COVID-19.
Video
May 8, 2020
Stroke evaluations drop by nearly 40% during COVID-19 pandemic
Nationwide, fewer people with stroke symptoms receiving care at hospitals.
News Release
May 8, 2020
On the front lines: Jeffrey Henderson
Infectious diseases specialist describes how COVID-19 plasma therapy works.
Video