Respiratory Infections

Pandemic preparedness and response plans should integrate public mental health interventions.

The UK is offering guidance on psychological first aid, which can help offset short- and long-term mental health consequences of social distancing.

Jeannette Bouchard, PharmD, discusses how ID pharmacists are taking on new responsibilities and working collaboratively to respond to COVID-19.

Hospitals are struggling, but just how bad is it?

A new study adds another item to the list of things COVID-19 health care workers need to be concerned about: insomnia.

Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus updates from April 15th.

The study has not been peer-reviewed yet, but the findings have been released to assist the public in responding to COVID-19.

Its not only shortage of ventilators, but of the sedatives, anesthetics and paralytic agents for patients on ventilators that reveal inadequacies in supply chain.

Social distancing and stay-at-home orders have helped slow the spread of COVID-19, but they have also had a drastic impact on the world’s economy. A new study finds there might be a middle ground.

A worldwide tool can track exposure and outcomes for health care workers who perform intubations on suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients.

Paul Blair, MD, MHS, MSPH, discusses the changes to everyday life as an ID specialist brought on by COVID-19.

The international shortages of PPE have been plaguing health care workers and hospitals.

This is the first diagnostic for SARS-CoV-2 infection which uses a saliva-based collection method to be granted authorization by the FDA.

Gain more insight on clinical trials evaluating investigational agents for COVID-19.

Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus updates from April 14th.

While positive results from diagnostics can be very helpful, negative COVID-19 test results may lead to a false sense of security.

It’s too soon to know whether the novel coronavirus will be seasonal, but a study of 4 other human coronaviruses finds all 4 peak in the winter and early spring.

Free CME webinar offers a diverse look at what it’s like on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Among 4 babies born with coronavirus in Wuhan, China, 1 had no noticeable symptoms.

Ramy Elshaboury, PharmD, BCPS, AQ ID, discusses the process of putting COVID-19 guidance in place using currently available literature and data.

This authorization could replenish the supply of 4 million N95 masks per day.

China may have been the early epicenter of COVID-19, but a new study finds Brazil’s outbreak is largely tied to travel from Italy.

This is the COVID-19 update for Monday, April 13, 2020.

Thomas Dilworth, PharmD, shares tips and resources that can help busy clinicians stay engaged and up to date during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new analysis of COVID-19 pneumonia deaths shows ICU space was insufficient, and comorbidities were a major factor.