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.

7 COVID vaccine complications: The radiologist's role in identifying adverse reactions
Although serious adverse events related to COVID-19 vaccines are rare, some are life-threatening. It is important that radiologists are aware of how these complications present.
AHA issues a scientific statement on COVID-19 cardiac arrhythmias
The objective of the AHA scientific statement is to review the available evidence on for better management of cardiac arrhythmias from COVID causes that are still encountered on a regular basis.
History of COVID-19 doubles long-term risk of heart attack, stroke or death
A patient's blood type appears to play a major role in their odds of developing cardiovascular issues after COVID-19, researchers found.
Ultra-high field MRI implicates long COVID in brainstem damage
Researchers have used 7T MRI to demonstrate that former COVID-19 inpatients are susceptible to persistent brainstem abnormalities associated with long-haul COVID symptoms.
Monitoring acute heart patients at home linked to considerable cost savings
The new report could go on to help guide decisions made by CMS and hospital leadership teams for years to come.

Largest study of its kind highlights the link between COVID-19 and heart attack, stroke

A new analysis reveals that acute MI and ischemic stroke are a part of the clinical landscape of COVID-19 and highlights the need for vaccination against the virus.

July 30, 2021

How the body's own immune response is harming some COVID-19 patients

Needless platelet activity in the lungs may be one of the primary reasons clinicians are seeing inflammation and blood clotting in critically ill COVID-19 patients.

July 28, 2021

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Medical orgs support mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for healthcare workers

Dozens of medical groups have banded together in support of mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for healthcare workers.

July 26, 2021

Radiologists among millions of healthcare professionals urging for COVID-19 vaccination mandates

The Society of Interventional Radiology is among nearly 60 medical societies signing a statement supporting mandates among hospitals and other healthcare workplaces.

July 26, 2021

Heart disease still the No. 1 killer in the US—COVID, stroke not far behind

Unhealthy lifestyle decisions and a fear of catching COVID-19 are putting people at an increased risk of heart disease, according to the American Heart Association.

July 22, 2021

American Hospital Association wants all healthcare workers vaccinated

The AHA is urging all provider organizations to require COVID-19 vaccinations for their healthcare workers while also pledging support to organizations that adopt such mandates.

July 22, 2021

Registration now open for RSNA 2021 in Chicago following COVID-19 hiatus

The world’s largest medical imaging conference will return to Chicago's lakefront on Sunday, Nov. 28, after the pandemic forced its in-person cancellation in 2020.

July 21, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination opinions vary by political affiliation

Which Americans are getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and which are saying no to the vaccines can be predicted along political party lines.

July 21, 2021

COVID-19

7 COVID vaccine complications: The radiologist's role in identifying adverse reactions

AHA issues a scientific statement on COVID-19 cardiac arrhythmias

History of COVID-19 doubles long-term risk of heart attack, stroke or death

Ultra-high field MRI implicates long COVID in brainstem damage

Monitoring acute heart patients at home linked to considerable cost savings