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.

Fauci discusses the ongoing pandemic, social distancing, when a COVID-19 vaccine may be available and much more

Anthony S. Fauci, MD, a central figure in the White House Coronavirus Task Force, spoke at length about COVID-19 during the AHA's Scientific Sessions 2020 virtual meeting.

$500K on the table in AI vs. COVID contest

Nonprofit competition organizer XPrize is partnering with global tech consultancy Cognizant to award AI innovators in a pandemic response challenge.

Nurses, surgery workers had highest COVID-positive rates when the pandemic was young

Healthcare workers were infected with COVID-19 in greater percentages than the general population, and nurses were hardest hit of all, during the early days of the pandemic.

Aggressive anticoagulation strategies may be harmful for COVID-19 patients

Anticoagulation therapies are an important part of treating COVID-19 patients—but there appears to be no benefit to taking a more aggressive approach.

New COVID concern: ‘We are asking people to take a vaccine that is going to hurt’

Will the public be braced enough for the expected side effects of shot No. 1 that they’ll follow through with the essential second round?

COVID-19 patients with abnormal heart rhythms face a greater risk of death

"Patients and physicians need to monitor for these arrhythmias closely and treatments needs to be timely," one researcher warned.

American Medical Association releases new CPT codes to report COVID-19 vaccinations

AMA said it’s rolling out this info before any drug is available so that practices can prepare their EHRs ahead of time.

‘Urgent’ action needed to address widespread variation in CT use, radiation exposure among COVID patients

The International Atomic Energy Agency analyzed computed tomography use in dozens of countries for its analysis, published in Radiology.

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?