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.

PE CT studies have risen nearly 50% in recent years
The diagnostic yield of the exam, however, has remained largely unchanged, prompting experts to question whether CT pulmonary angiography is being overused in the ED.
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.

A closer look at the pandemic's impact on heart attack patients

Patients presenting with an acute myocardial infarction during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic faced delays in care and a higher risk of developing heart failure.

Hospitals, physician groups recovering from pandemic lows

Hospitals, health systems and physician groups saw big gains in May compared to the same month in 2020 when COVID-19 pandemic lockdown measures were in place.

The patient, a 78-year-old female, began showing signs of a negative reaction within 20 hours.

FDA announces a new myocarditis warning for COVID-19 vaccines as specialists urge Americans to get vaccinated

In a new statement, the CDC, American Heart Association and several other healthcare organizations highlighted the continued importance of vaccination.

Moderna, Pfizer vaccines will add rare heart inflammation warning

A number of cases of heart inflammation will lead the FDA to slap a new warning label on two COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S.—the ones from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.

An encouraging update: Young adults with vaccine-related heart damage see all symptoms resolve

“Given the potential morbidity of COVID-19 infection even in younger adults, the risk-benefit decision for vaccination remains highly favorable," researchers wrote.

Evidence of COVID-19 surfaced here much sooner than thought

A new study has revealed that COVID-19 was likely already spreading in the U.S. much earlier than previously reported. In fact, the study adds to the CDC’s study suggesting the virus was present here as early as December 2019.

Vermont drops all COVID-19 restrictions after reaching 80% vaccination rate

Vermont is ahead of the vaccination curve compared to the rest of the United States.

COVID-19

PE CT studies have risen nearly 50% in recent years

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