Rachel Lutz

Babies at risk for coronavirus due to maternal COVID-19 pneumonia showed favorable outcomes.

A small study of 12 patients in China observed that facing downward while coronavirus patients were on ventilators was better for the lungs.

Where can health care workers go for information on protecting themselves against the coronavirus outbreak? NIEHS’s new website.

Coronavirus cases linked to cruises have been reported to the CDC in at least 15 states.

How does sharing needles impact the risk for hepatitis C among people who inject drugs?

The analysis included countries around the world, but the investigators also classified the data by WHO region.

Lopinavir-ritonavir worked against SARS, but it had little effect against coronavirus compared to standard care.

Events that host at-risk people should consider canceling, postponing, or limiting in-person attendance.

A new influenza vaccine, the global burden of the flu in children, and the CDC’s latest numbers on the flu disease dominates the flu update this month.

Study authors provided a detailed summary of the Lombardy region of Italy’s response to the coronavirus outbreak crisis.

The president is urging people to limit social interactions for the next 15 days, including groups of 10 or more.

The study followed up with 347 contacts of a coronavirus patient to see if they developed symptoms.

Care for critically ill coronavirus patients may include several types of treatment, but researchers don’t yet know what is the most effective.

A government’s response can only be effective if the individuals follow the guidelines that are implemented, says a new coronavirus commentary.

An analysis of confirmed coronavirus case reports said the median incubation period is 5 days.

The WHO recognized that constant coronavirus updates can cause stress, so they created some mental health tips for patients and their caregivers.

In an addiction treatment desert like Alabama, in-hospital injection drug use and patient-directed discharge can be common.

Travel history may be useful as a fifth vital sign in detecting coronavirus or any novel infectious disease.

Two new papers highlight the importance of the gastrointestinal tract in symptoms and spread of coronavirus.

CVS Health is opening a Crisis Response Line to ease coronavirus-related anxiety.

Pets are not currently known to spread coronavirus, according to the CDC.

Since the hospitalization of this patient, there are a reported 12 coronavirus deaths in the United States, with the majority in Washington state.

A briefing with media and Vice President Mike Pence, who leads the White House Coronavirus Task Force, lasted about a half an hour on Wednesday evening.

An electronic alert that aids in diagnostic stewardship may be helpful in reducing inappropriate testing for C diff, according to a new study.

Most US cases of dengue came from patients with a history of travel, according to a new report.

The MRSA infection investigation was halted by the data and safety monitoring board due to concerns over acute kidney injury.

The new C diff strain may turn out to be particularly severe and requires sufficient monitoring.

The CDC’s plan for testing patients with flu for coronavirus will inform their response strategy, should the infection spread, the agency said.

Treatment with bezlotoxumab resulted in a statistically significant reduction of recurrent C diff in cancer patients, according to a new study.

Regardless of HIV status, frailty was a strong predictor for mortality and comorbidity for middle-aged adults.