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.

PET imaging reveals long-term heart and lung damage from COVID-19
New data highlight the long-lasting effects of the coronavirus, revealing changes that are not detectable by standard medical assessments.
HHS, NIH announce new ‘universal’ vaccine standard for broad-spectrum protection
Currently in development, the “Generation Gold Standard” platform utilizes inert whole viruses to combat more strains of common illnesses, such as COVID and the flu. It’s on track for FDA approval in 2029.
HHS sued over RFK’s $11B cuts to infectious disease control
The Department of Health and Human Services is refusing to allocate funds meant to support state and local healthcare initiatives, as the money stemmed from now-defunct COVID-19 control efforts. A coalition of municipalities is suing to lift the block.
Owner of home healthcare company gets 14 months for defrauding COVID programs
Nakita Cannady, 49, was also convicted of defrauding Cigna to the tune of $194,000, billing the insurer for patient care hours her providers never filled.
Deaths after TAVR are on the rise: Is the pandemic to blame or should cardiologists be concerned?
COVID-19 may help explain the increased rates of cardiac and noncardiac mortality among TAVR patients, but there are several other factors to consider as well. Researchers explored nearly 11 years of STS/ACC registry data to learn more.

New data on the link between COVID-19 vaccines and myopericarditis

The risk of myopericarditis after vaccination appears to be different for male and female patients.

Long-haul COVID-19 associated with chronic fatigue syndrome, breathing irregularities

Researchers examined a small group of long-haul COVID-19 patients, sharing their findings in JACC: Heart Failure.

Taiwan reviews myocarditis data, approves second doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children

Taiwan had temporarily suspended second doses for this age group to review cases of myocarditis and pericarditis.

COVID-19 infection in pregnant mothers does not harm developing fetuses’ brains

Radiology experts analyzed fetal MRIs from 33 women who contracted the virus while bearing a child, sharing their results at RSNA21.

Questions mount as the new Omicron variant continues to spread

It is believed that two cardiologists in Israel—who were both fully vaccinated—are among the infected.

COVID-19 vaccine does not increase risk of heart attack or stroke in older adults, new study confirms

Researchers examined data from nearly 3.9 million older adults who received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

In-hospital mortality more common among COVID-19 patients with heart failure

The authors also noted that cardiac complications such as myocarditis, MI and new-onset heart failure were rare during hospitalization for COVID-19.

RSNA registrations down almost 56% compared to last in-person meeting prior to the pandemic

As of Monday, about 23,000 individuals had registered for the world's largest medical imaging conference compared to 51,800 in 2019.

COVID-19

PET imaging reveals long-term heart and lung damage from COVID-19

HHS, NIH announce new ‘universal’ vaccine standard for broad-spectrum protection

HHS sued over RFK’s $11B cuts to infectious disease control

Owner of home healthcare company gets 14 months for defrauding COVID programs

Deaths after TAVR are on the rise: Is the pandemic to blame or should cardiologists be concerned?