High rate of diagnostic error in ICU patients
In an analysis of electronic health records researchers found errors in assessing patients, or errors in ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
Jan. 9, 2024 • ~5 min
Long COVID: How researchers are zeroing in on the self-targeted immune attacks that may lurk behind it
A new study finds that misdirected immune responses can persist for months in those who are suffering from long COVID-19.
Aug. 31, 2022 • ~9 min
During a COVID-19 surge, ‘crisis standards of care’ involve excruciating choices and impossible ethical decisions for hospital staff
A physician-bioethicist reflects on how health professionals are yet again facing painful reminders of the early months of the pandemic.
Dec. 22, 2021 • ~11 min
New treatments for COVID-19 may stave off the worst effects of the virus
Medications to treat COVID-19 are in no way a substitute for the vaccine. But under the right circumstances, some show great promise for helping patients.
Sept. 20, 2021 • ~10 min
6 COVID-19 treatments helping patients survive
A year after it became clear that COVID-19 was becoming a pandemic, there is still no cure, but doctors have several innovative treatments. Some are keeping patients out of the hospital entirely.
March 1, 2021 • ~10 min
Steroids cut COVID-19 death rates, but not for everyone – here’s who benefits and who doesn’t
Three new studies show corticosteroids can reduce deaths in critically ill COVID-19 patients. But what about other patients?
Sept. 4, 2020 • ~8 min
COVID-19 makes clear that bioethics must confront health disparities
A bioethicist argues that the problem of health disparities existed long before COVID-19 struck with a vengeance in marginalized communities.
July 8, 2020 • ~8 min
What doctors know about lingering symptoms of coronavirus
Is it possible that people who recover from COVID-19 will be plagued with long term side effects from the infection? An infectious disease physician reviews the evidence so far.
June 24, 2020 • ~7 min
Boris Johnson will be receiving the same special treatment other patients do in NHS intensive care
The fundamental ethos of the NHS is egalitarian.
April 7, 2020 • ~5 min
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