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.

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Healthcare for children heavily delayed during the pandemic

A significant proportion of parents delayed or put off healthcare visits and care for their children during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

 

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AI algorithm targets new coronavirus outbreaks

Researchers are using AI to predict which mammals are hosts of new coronavirus diseases, potentially identifying and predicting new outbreaks before they become deadly in the future.

 

Heart failure medication may offer relief for patients with COVID-related POTS

Overall, researchers found that ivabradine was a “safe and effective” POTS treatment associated with making significant improvements to patient heart rates and quality of life.

American College of Cardiology calls for high-risk heart disease patients to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination

According to the new recommendation, patients with advanced cardiovascular disease are at an especially high risk of COVID-related complications and need to be vaccinated as quickly as possible. 

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Vitamin C and Zinc don’t fight COVID-19

A study has confirmed that taking zinc and Vitamin C, both of which have been hyped as supplements to reduce or prevent COVID-19 symptoms, in fact has no impact on the virus.

CV Summit Virtual 2021: How COVID-19 has led to lasting changes in cardiovascular care

Some COVID-driven changes will likely remain in place for years to come, according to a presentation at CV Summit Virtual 2021.

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‘The future of digital health’: Apple Watch uses heart rates to ID COVID-19

A team of Mount Sinai specialists published the study, emphasizing the potential of these technologies to improve patient care in a significant way.

Federal officers trying to track down scammers behind ‘massive’ counterfeit PPE stores

The duped purchasers include government agencies as well as hospitals and other medical facilities.  

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