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The emergence and pandemic spread of SARS-CoV-2 has raised fundamental, theoretical science to the level of immediate practice. Evolutionary virologist Santiago Elena has spent 30 years researching combined experimental evolution, molecular genetics, systems biology, molecular epidemiology, mathematical modeling, and computer…
Whether it’s to reduce anxiety or get active outside, gardening is great activity during the COVID-19 crisis. As a result, gardening is growing in popularity in recent weeks and supply stores are experiencing high demand for seeds, tools and other…
Rutgers scholar and economist Bruce Mizrach is available to comment on stress in the financial markets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mizrach said: “The Federal Reserve has taken extraordinary action in response to the COVID-19 crisis, including plans for an unprecedented purchase of…
A coalition of Amazon, FedEx, Instacart, Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods workers are reportedly planning to call in sick or walk off the job Friday to demand fair pay and safe working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca Kolins Givan,…
Although children don’t typically fall seriously ill from the new coronavirus, doctors in Europe are now expressing concern that children with COVID-19 have developed mysterious symptoms that mimic those appearing with Kawasaki disease.On the Pulse asked Dr. Michael Portman, pediatric cardiologist and director of the Kawasaki Disease Clinic at Seattle Children’s Hospital, to help break this emerging issue down for parents and caregivers.
The COVID-19 pandemic is an example of complexity in action. From transmission networks to robustness to market collapse, scientists who study complex systems are hard at work both monitoring and modeling the epidemic, and also seeking to project the socio-economic…
Renee Van Vechten, Ph.D. is a political scientist and professor at the University of Redlands whose research focuses on elections and California politics. She can speak on the topic of the possibility that President Donald Trump could attempt to delay…
COVID-19 is quickly becoming the leading cause of death in the United States. But only about one in three Americans has completed any type of advance directive that articulates, in writing, their end-of-life wishes regarding health care decisions. Seema Mohapatra, an associate…
On April 29, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the economy shrank at a 4.8 percent annual rate in the first three months of 2020 — the first quarterly contraction since 2014 and largest since the Great Recession amid the…
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented levels of unemployment, the need to quickly adapt to new living and working conditions, and uncertainties about our own health and future, leading individuals to experience anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions…
Marshmallow-soft couch cushions and a cutesy vintage chair here. Dim lighting and blackout curtains there. Ah, there’s nothing like the comforts of home. Except during a pandemic. Across the nation, new work-from-home and distance learning routines amid the COVID-19 outbreak have many people — and their strained necks, backs, and eyes — wishing they could trade those home comforts for the comforts of the office.
In a call with governors this week, President Trump suggested states should seriously consider reopening their public schools before the end of the academic year, even though many have already said it would be unsafe for students to return to…
With the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting the complex system of global supply chains, an expert from Binghamton University says the risk from these kinds of crises can be minimized in the future. Donald Sheldon, lecturer of supply chain management in Binghamton…
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Rutgers sociologist Karen A. Cerulo, author of Never Saw It Coming: Cultural Challenges to Envisioning the Worst, is available to discuss how our cultural fixation with positive thinking may prevent many Americans from preparing for the worst. “From childhood, Americans learn…
Professor of the Practice in Systems Thinking and Design Gerald Suarez at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business can expand on his comments, below, on how leaders can help their employees grieve the death of a coworker while…
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Dr. XinQi Dong, MD, MPH, director of the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, is available to comment on the importance of further research into neurological effects of COVID-19 that may be related…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia held arguments by phone on Tuesday in a case pitting the Trump administration against the House of Representatives over the latter’s power to enforce a subpoena for former White House…
With toilet paper in short supply in recent weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Binghamton University supply chain expert predicts the shelves will be amply stocked soon. “It’s almost a given. There will be too much home-use toilet paper…
The COVID- 19 pandemic has required that individuals begin and maintain a series of health behaviors in order to protect their health and the health of families and communities. Messaging and interventions related to COVID-19 need to focus both on…
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many meat processing and food production facilities have temporarily closed or reduced operations, raising concerns about shortages and the safety of our nation’s food supply. West Virginia University Extension Service Livestock Specialist Kevin…
Tesla has backtracked on a plan to have some workers to return to work before San Francisco Bay area stay-at-home orders are scheduled to expire. The company, expected to report quarterly earnings on Wednesday, said production at its Fremont, California…
Thanks to social media and a deep politcal divide, conspiracy theories have been swirling about COVID-19 since the first case was detected in America. Joanne Miller, associate professor of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Delaware, answered a few…
Expert commentary from Paula Pietromonaco, professor emerita at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, whose primary research focus is to understand the processes through which interactions in marital relationships shape each partner’s emotional and physical health. https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/backgrounders/backgrounder-marriage-and-relationships.html What does psychological science say…
WASHINGTON (April 28, 2020) — Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancers, with 1 in 5 Americans developing it by the age of 70 and representing 1% of all cancer-related deaths according to the National Cancer…
During a global crisis like the coronavirus pandemic, it’s understandable that we would want to follow the news. We don’t know how long we will have to live with restrictions, how jobs and the economy will be impacted, or if…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – You’re not imagining things: it really is hard to stop touching your eyes, even though you know that’s important to preventing the spread of COVID-19. “We all touch our faces many times throughout any given day—be it…
Diane Hoffmann is the Jacob A. France Professor of Health Law at University of Maryland School of Law where she directs the Law & Health Care Program and the Maryland Health Care Ethics Committee Network. She is able to speak…
By: Bill Wellock | Published: April 27, 2020 | 3:44 pm | SHARE: Sometimes, too much time with the same people can make you long for a little social isolation.Families around the world are spending much more time together during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lots of time together in close quarters can leave people without a release valve for energy and stress.
Faced with a devastating and unresolved pandemic, governments worldwide are grappling with how to begin re-opening their economies, while protecting the health of their citizens. And many are looking to the smartphones in our pockets as a contact tracing tool…
The updates have become as commonplace as checking the weather app on your phone each morning. Every day, states around the country are reporting the latest numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths, updating their residents on whether they’ve reached the…
Consumers should consider the likely economic and health consequence when purchasing non-essential items during the coronavirus pandemic, says Nicole Hassoun, professor of philosophy at Binghamton University, State University of New York. “Many people who can do so are making an…
Why coronavirus will accelerate the Fourth Industrial Revolution Sanjeev Khagram is an expert in global leadership, the international political economy, sustainable development, and the data revolution. As director general and dean of Thunderbird School of Global Management, Khagram has Thunderbird…
Two Rutgers medical experts are available to discuss the dangers of ingesting or injecting household disinfectants following the President Trump’s remarks that such cleaners could possibly treat COVID-19. “Injecting or ingesting a disinfectant to treat COVID-19 is not only ineffective,…
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Rutgers psychology expert Maurice Elias is available to discuss how parents and educators can implement social and emotional learning (SEL) at home. SEL helps children acquire and apply the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, feel…
Of the many ways the coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives, one of the most impactful might be the way it has changed relationships. Around the world, millions of couples who have led largely separate lives during the workday suddenly…
Michael Greenberger, JD, is founder and director of the University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security and a professor at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. He is available to discuss a broad range…
Democratic institutions, in particular federalism, can impact the speed and degree of policy responses protecting citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic, even when national leaders share public rhetoric that is non-conducive to speedy policy response, says an international group of researchers…
Essential workers at online and brick-and-mortar stores have been increasingly vocal with dissatisfaction about how their employers have treated them during the pandemic. Employees at Target and Amazon, among others, are planning mass “sick-outs” to protest what they perceive as…
Professor Muqtedar Khan is available to discuss Ramadan and the impacts that COVID-19 will have on the Muslim holy month. Khan, an expert in U.S. foreign policy, Islamic political thought and governance, can do interviews on the following topics: –…
Proning, a supportive intervention used for decades to treat ICU patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), is a recommended practice for COVID-19 patients. In proning, or prone positioning, patients are laid on their stomachs, allowing gravity to refill air…
Spring is here and being outdoors is important, especially in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic – but it’s important to remember both ticks and people are active outside. The following experts offer important tips on tick awareness and how prevent…
The U.S. Department of Labor reported on Thursday that 4.4 million workers filed new unemployment claims last week, bringing the total number of claims to 26 million in just five weeks. Erica Groshen is a senior extension faculty member at…
The coronavirus pandemic has touched nearly every aspect of life in America, including the United States Supreme Court, an institution noted for its resistance to change over the years. Because of concerns over the pandemic, the Supreme Court will hear arguments…
Stay-at-home orders and social distancing have been successful in some areas to help flatten the coronavirus curve. As parts of the world begin to open up again, communities need a reliable way to keep track of the virus and contain…
For individuals with developmental disabilities, this time of change and disruption in their daily lives can be especially difficult. Lauren Clark, PhD, RN, is an expert in quality of life issues for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. She can…
For those taxpayers who are expecting a physical check from the stimulus package, it’s time to start checking the mailbox. Maryland Smith’s Samuel Handwerger ([email protected]) is available to speak about the payouts and offer pandemic-era advice to taxpayers. The IRS…
For many, love has long been associated with flowers, candy, and counting down the hours until they see their crush or significant other again. During the age of coronavirus? Just like every other part of life, the mechanics of romance have changed. Newly dating partners are longing for one another after weeks apart due to the quarantine; longtime cohabitating and married couples are spending more time together than ever, deepening bonds for many while some could use a breather from seeing their (not so) loved one’s face.
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