Respiratory Infections

New expert recommendations follow from evidence showing the virus is a thrombo-inflammatory process that can affect multiple organs in addition to the lungs.

Older patients who live alone are at a higher risk of being hospitalized for respiratory disease, according to a new study.

In part 2 of the interview, Ryan W. Stevens, PharmD, BCIDP, discusses the risks associated with convalescent plasma and highlights what clinicians should know.

In part 1 of our interview, Ryan W. Stevens, PharmD, BCIDP, provides an overview of how convalescent plasma has been used to treat infectious diseases including coronaviruses.

Two infants who presented to New York hospitals with fevers ended up testing positive for COVID-19 and serve as a reminder of the importance of infection-prevention protocols, according to a new paper.

Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus news from Friday, April 24th.

As much of the American economy has been restricted, economic impacts are beginning to translate into food insecurity.

The FDA released a drug safety communication cautioning against the use of hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine for COVID-19 outside of hospital and clinical trial settings.

Hong Kong applied preventative measures learned during the SARS epidemic when trying to control the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Stephen Klasko, MD, MBA, CEO of Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, discusses what COVID-19 has taught hospitals about preparing for pandemics.

This test, which will be marketed throughout the United States, can instantly detect antibodies in whole blood, serum, and plasma for SARS-CoV-2.

A new report from the CDC shows the story of COVID-19 is very different from one state to the next.

Listen in for a daily COVID-19 news roundup.

Younger patients hospitalized with COVID-19 frequently feature obesity as an underlying condition.

Mixed results have led the authors of a retrospective analysis to caution use of hydroxychloroquine outside of clinical trials.

An immune system defense that ensnares pathogens in neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) could underlie severe respiratory distress, thrombosis in COVID-19.

Stephen Klasko, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, discusses the complexity of balancing hospital treatment priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A recent commentary calls for action to meet the mental health needs of patients and providers alike.

In its first treatment guidelines for patients with COVID-19, the National Institutes of Health says no specific therapy has yet been proven effective against the illness.

A daily COVID-19 update for Tuesday, April 21.

New York City learned best practices to deal with coronavirus by observing outcomes in China, Italy and Seattle, but must continue to pay it forward for health care workers.

Stephen Klasko, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on hospitals around the country.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found early evidence that social distancing measures have had an impact on city’s efforts to combat the pandemic.

This test kit was developed to both increase the supply of COVID-19 tests for first responders and frontline health care workers who develop symptoms of COVID-19.

A daily round up of COVID-19 news.

Study authors conducted a meta-analysis to determine how prevalent loss of smell was as a predictor for COVID-19.

Investigators assure that effective treatment of COVID-19 can be found without losing scientific integrity and public confidence.

Lucas Schulz, PharmD, BCPS, AQ-ID, discusses how he is preparing for COVID-19 as a clinical pharmacist working in Wisconsin.

Paul Blair, MD, MHS, MSPH, discusses the needs of frontline health care workers.

Over time we will learn the best utility of the ELISA test, as SARS-CoV-2 is here to stay.