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.

7 reasons Slavitt is jazzed over rapid saliva test for COVID

Former CMS acting head Andy Slavitt, MBA, is virtually fist-bumping the FDA for greenlighting Yale’s fast and cheap SalivaDirect protocol for COVID testing.

August 17, 2020

‘No one is safe’: Doctor shares her own experience battling COVID-19

Janet M. Shapiro, MD, thought she had recovered from a mild COVID-19 illness and was ready to get back to work. It turned out, however, that the virus wasn’t done with her quite yet.

August 13, 2020

Statin use lowers the risk of severe illness from COVID-19 by 30%

Some researchers have shared concerns about how statin use may impact COVID-19 patients, but a new meta-analysis suggests there is a significant benefit.

August 12, 2020

Big Ten, Pac-12 cancel 2020 season due to concerns over COVID-19, myocarditis

At this rate, will there be a 2020 college football season at all?

August 11, 2020

ACC: Healthcare workers ‘need Congress to act now’ and deliver COVID-19 stimulus

American College of Cardiology President Athena Poppas, MD, penned the statement, emphasizing how important it is for Congress to work together and get things done.

August 6, 2020

CVS Health thriving despite COVID setback

After weathering rising costs in its health insurance business due to claims coming in from rescheduled procedures, CVS Health expects excellent 2020 earnings on the strength of its diversified business model.

August 6, 2020