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6 Tips for Clinicians to Promote Self-Care
Now more than ever it’s important to think about self-care and keeping a healthy mindset. While so many mental health and health care professionals are working around the clock to support others, now is also the time that we—the clinical…
Deforestation Drives Disease, Climate Change and It’s Happening at a Rapid Rate
Deforestation is not an issue dominating headlines in the U.S. right now, but perhaps it should be, according to UC San Diego research. Deforestation has been linked to both the spread of infectious disease and climate change, and what is most alarming, it’s happening at a rapid rate.
Economic recovery after shutdown could take up to three years
Despite measures taken by the Austrian government, the consequences of the COVID-19 lockdown and partial suspension of global trade flows will be felt for a long time.
Expert: Economic Recovery will Rely on Businesses’ Ability to Adapt
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 20, 2020) – With the country under stay-at-home orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19, concerns over people’s mental health and the status of the economy has many wondering – when we will get back to our…
New Survey: Food Insecurity in Vermont Has Risen 33% During Pandemic
Food insecurity in Vermont has increased by one-third during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey. The increase was strongly correlated with employment status. Among food insecure Vermonters, two-thirds had experienced job losses or work disruptions during the pandemic.
Fred Hutch launches new COVID-19 volunteer study
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is launching a new COVID-19 research project called CovidWatch. This volunteer longitudinal study, aims to answer some of the most important questions about COVID-19
DePaul University experts available to discuss recovery, life after the COVID-19 pandemic
Recovery. Reentry. Reopen. Return. A new normal. Faculty experts at DePaul University are available for news media interviews about what comes next — after the COVID-19 pandemic. Does the world return to normal or will there be fundamental changes to how we live our lives, work, and travel; and how we are governed?
Self-Efficacy to Cope with Coronavirus
Researchers have shown that improving one’s “self-efficacy” — the confidence to perform well in a particular part of life — may help manage stress during a time like COVID-19. Here are four ways to build self-efficacy.
Expert: Lessons learned from COVID-19 will improve supply chains
Because of the worldwide havoc caused by coronavirus, supply chains have become a crucial new focus of the global economy. Along with health care providers, workers in logistics and transportation have emerged among the people essential to sustaining life through the pandemic.As a result, a Washington University in St. Louis expert foresees permanent changes ahead to guard against massive stresses on supply chains and better ensure their workers’ safety.
Atmospheric Scientists Available to Discuss Environmental Impact of a Global Pandemic
ALBANY, N.Y. (April 14, 2020) – With stay-at-home orders in the United States, and around much of the world, the COVID-19 crisis is impacting every part of our lives – including the physical environment. Temporary restraints on air and car…
Working From Home Without Pain
According to physiatrist Max Fitzgerald, MD, we should focus on routines that prevent our muscles from getting tight and causing pain. This is increasingly important as we are dealing with both the emotional and physical toll of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mount Sinai Launches App and First Campaign of The Resilience Project to Develop New Treatments and Preventive Care for Diseases
Lyme Campaign Seeks Participants Who Are ‘Resilient’ to the Tick-borne Disease
How to thrive while sheltering in place
As most of the nation hits the one-month mark following social distancing guidelines as a response to slowing the spread of COVID-19, people are still learning to navigate a new normal and some more than others with a varying degree…
Professor Makes COVID-19 Acrylic Hoods for Hospital
A human-centered design professor at Northern Michigan University collaborated with an emergency room physician to create an extra shield of COVID-19 protection between patients and health care providers.
Hungry for a Fresh Start to Stay Healthy and Calm in Anxious Times? Experts Share Insights in Webinar Series
Members of the restaurant and foodservice community are among the groups that are most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In these anxious times, it’s more important than ever to take care of our physical and emotional health. Dr/Chef Rob Graham, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of FRESH Medicine and Peggy Neu, President of The Monday Campaigns, will share advice for staying healthy and managing stress during these challenging times.
HSS Urgent Ortho Care Opens in NYC, Long Island, NJ and CT
Hospital for Special Surgery has opened HSS Urgent Ortho Care at two locations in Manhattan, and at sites on Long Island, in Stamford, Connecticut, and in Paramus, New Jersey. HSS seeks to take some of the load off overwhelmed hospitals by treating orthopedic injuries that would otherwise require a trip to an emergency room.
Be proactive about mental health during COVID isolation, clinical psychologist says
Seeking out good news is a great way to keep mentally balanced during the long period of social isolation imposed by the COVID-19 battle, says a clinical psychologist who is an associate professor of psychology at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH).
Tufts University offers tools, guidance to encourage universities to help relieve strain on nation’s healthcare system
In its continuing efforts to encourage colleges and universities across the country to share resources and facilities with local hospitals and communities to relieve unprecedented strain on the healthcare system caused by COVID-19, Tufts University today announced it is making available tools and guidance to help facilitate relationships between schools and their local healthcare providers and government authorities.
Researchers at Missouri S&T use social media to study COVID-19
As COVID-19 sweeps across the U.S. and the world, people have taken to social media with concerns, questions and opinions. Researchers at Missouri S&T are analyzing tens of millions of posts on Twitter in real time to show how attitudes toward the disease have changed. The researchers are designing machine learning and natural language processing techniques for the study.
Stop calling them elderly: How to talk to older adults about social distancing
FACULTY Q&A Geoffrey Hoffman Geoffrey Hoffman, assistant professor of nursing at the University of Michigan, studies older adult care and health policies that affect older adults. The mortality rate for COVID-19 increases for older adults, yet we’ve seen anecdotal…
Bipartisan Coalition Urges U.S.-China Cooperation to Combat COVID-19
More that 90 bipartisan, high-level former government officials and experts in the U.S.-China relationship released a joint statement today urging cooperation between the United States and China in a much-needed effort to combat the COVID-19 global health crisis.
National COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma website for providers, patients launched
Treatment of COVID-19 is urgent. As part of the next step to advance the use of convalescent plasma for the treatment of COVID-19 infection, the National Convalescent Plasma Project has launched a website for health care providers, patients who have recovered from COVID-19 infection and want to donate plasma and those considering the treatment.
McLean Hospital: Living With OCD During the Coronavirus Crisis
“There’s a large perception that people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are struggling more than usual as we deal with the coronavirus. In reality, it’s a pretty complex picture,” said Nathaniel Van Kirk, PhD, coordinator of Clinical Assessment for McLean’s OCD Institute. Based on…
Quick Pivot to Distance Learning Brings San Francisco Bay Area Leaders to Reimagined Darden Course
A recent highlight of the University of Virginia Darden School of Business Executive MBA academic calendar has been the “Marketing Technology Products” elective delivered every spring in San Francisco. The Second Year course sponsored by the Batten Institute focuses on the influence of technology in business models and marketing, with themes that vary year to year
Critical Care and Infectious Disease Specialist in Darden Executive MBA: What to Know About the Coronavirus
Like his peers in the University of Virginia Darden School of Business Executive MBA Class of 2020, Dr. Taison Bell’s world has been upended by the global coronavirus pandemic. As a critical care and infectious disease specialist and director of the medical intensive care unit at the UVA Health System, Bell is a leader in the rapidly evolving response to the pandemic, a role that involves trying to ensure adequate resources, advising on treatment and prevention, and, of course, tending to patients.
Rutgers Expert Explores Impact of COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa
Rutgers Expert discusses the impact of COVID-19 in the African region and what can be done to help these countries fight the worldwide pandemic.
Like everything else, primaries and conventions face uncertain future
The severity of the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the Democratic primaries and the presidential race out of the headlines and off the minds of most Americans. As of late March, 13 primaries have now been delayed. “The calendar was going…
COVID-19 crisis estimated to impact Massachusetts state finances
A new policy brief from the Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) at Tufts University’s Tisch College of Civic Life provides detailed, non-partisan estimates of the devastating impact that the COVID-19 crisis will have on tax revenues in the state of Massachusetts.
COVID-19: Visualizing regional indicators for better decision making
IIASA researchers are working to visualize key demographic and socioeconomic information to help inform decisions by health professionals, governments, and policymakers to address the crisis.
MINDSET EXPERT ON SUCCEEDING DURING UNCERTAIN TIMES
During these unprecedented times, people look for guidance on how to deal with fear and uncertainty. Oftentimes, the right attitude and mindset can help us see opportunities in the midst of adversities. Ryan Gottfredson, assistant professor of management at Cal State…
Have a Dental Emergency? Go to Endodontist First, not Emergency Room or Urgent Care
CHICAGO, March 30, 2020— With hospitals and emergency rooms overloaded, endodontist offices remain open for dental emergencies for those suffering from extreme tooth pain or other oral health related emergencies such as those that might require root canal treatment.
EXPERT PITCH: Food insecurity intensifies during COVID-19 pandemic
For individuals living in a food desert, like many in rural Appalachian communities, the COVID-19 pandemic can have an even greater impact on food security, says Lauri Andress, assistant professor in the School of Public Health at West Virginia University. …
McLean Hospital: How to Help Kids and Families Keep a Healthy Mindset During the Coronavirus Crisis
With the spread of the coronavirus, families face trying times. More and more information about the crisis comes every day, but the information isn’t always complete or even accurate. Confusion and anxiety plagues everyone—adults and kids. It’s hard to be…
Kelley School initiative sparks ideas from around world to address problems from coronavirus
Among the millions of Americans working from home, a group of Indiana University Kelley School of Business professors created a worldwide movement to seek solutions for problems arising from the novel coronavirus. Their “Idea Sprint Weekend Against COVID-19” initiative was organized in just three days and led to the development of several new social initiatives addressing issues related to the COVID-19 crisis, including a shortage of surgical masks, grocery stockouts, displaced workers and online educational challenges that students are facing across the country.
Even $2 trillion may not be enough: Scholars weigh in on stimulus package, unemployment benefits, small business & industry loans, & individual checks
The $2 trillion plan to prop up a pandemic-reeling United States, amid the news that there were 3.3 million unemployment claims lodged in the previous week, is expected to pass the House on March 27.Is it a Band-Aid or sufficient to heal what ails America’s economy?“We do not have this (COVID-19 outbreak) under control, and until we do, even $2 trillion may not be a big enough bailout,” said Anne Marie Knott, the Robert and Barbara Frick Professor of Business at Washington University in St.
Kids, playgrounds, toys and sports equipment — why it is not safe during a pandemic
UAB expert Samisksha Raut, Ph.D., explains the importance of keeping kids away from playgrounds and from touching various toys and sports equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine.
‘Pandemic drone’ in development to detect people infected with coronavirus
A ‘pandemic drone’ to remotely monitor and detect people with infectious respiratory conditions is being developed by the University of South Australia (UniSA) in partnership with a Canadian company.
Patients with Severe Forms of Coronavirus Disease Could Offer Clues to Treatment
A new international project aims to enroll 500 COVID-19 patients to search for genetic mutations that make some people more vulnerable to severe infection.
Hackensack Meridian Health’s Center for Discovery and Innovation COVID-19 Test Licensed to T2 Biosystems for Widespread Deployment
The diagnostic is a comprehensive test which will also complement diagnostics for common secondary infections
Miami Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores Offers Lessons of Leadership to College and Career Advisors
During a time when effective leadership is needed more than ever, Miami Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores showed exactly what that looks like during a 30-minute webinar hosted by CFES Brilliant Pathways.
BIDMC launches clinical trials evaluating anti-viral drug remdesivir as treatment for COVID-19
Physician-scientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) are now enrolling patients in two clinical trials testing treatment options for COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus. Two trials, led by infectious disease specialist Kathryn Stephenson, MD, MPH, will test the antiviral drug remdesivir for safety and efficacy against the respiratory infection that has sickened more than 300,000 and killed more than 15,000 around the world to date.
The Coronavirus: Communicating With Virtual Teams
The COVID-19 crisis has accelerated the number of teams working virtually. Here: tips for leaders of virtual teams on how to communicate expectations clearly, choosing the appropriate communication style and supporting a team from afar.
Is Your Organization Coronavirus Agile? 10 Tips
COVID-19 has sent us into a grand and growing telework experience. How do organizations, employees and leaders function in a world in which operations must continue but face-to-face may be impossible? Included: alternatives to in-person communication and physical contact, developing relationships virtually, and managing yourself and productivity.
The Coronavirus and Managing Your Organization’s Response
The coronavirus has spread around the world rapidly. Here, one Darden professor examines the financial implications versus the ethical ones. What would an uncontrolled outbreak mean in the U.S.? What can we learn from China and Italy? And what questions should organizations be asking?
Healthcare Leaders Highlight Need to “Raise the Line” of Healthcare Capacity In addition to “Flattening the Curve” of the Spread of COVID-19
While healthcare and government leaders around the world are focused on “flattening the curve” of the spread of COVID-19, an emerging concurrent rallying cry to “raise the line” of healthcare service capacity is being showcased in a new educational video recently released and set for international distribution.
LifeBridge Health, an academic community health system in Baltimore, MD, and Osmosis, an international medical education video platform, released the collaborative video aimed at educating both medical practitioners and the general public on the importance and practical ways to flatten the curve and raise the line of capacity.
UNC Researchers Look to Next Generation Genetic Sequencing for Deeper Understanding of COVID-19
Next generation genetic sequencing – or next generation sequencing (NGS) – is becoming more common in research, although it still isn’t widely available. At the UNC School of Medicine, it is part of a research collaboration to better understand viral lung infections, including COVID-19 – the novel coronavirus sweeping the world.
COVID-19 big picture: For many years, Pinar Keskinocak has studied how society and the nation handle pandemics.
For many years, Pinar Keskinocak has studied how pandemics spread through the nation, how they overburden health care systems, and how they diminish the supply of medications, thus worsening the pandemic. All this also spins off additional medical crises. She…
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Research Team Participates in First External Evaluation of Groundbreaking Covid-19 Test
Rutgers University researchers have completed the first evaluation of a new rapid COVID-19 test, which was approved for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The test, developed by CEPHEID, a U.S. molecular diagnostics company is very fast and easy to perform without the need for a centralized laboratory.
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Roles of Inequities and Denial in COVID-19
A Rutgers University global health expert is available to comment on the inequities that are being brought to the forefront during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ways in which denial of risk is undermining efforts to slow the virus’s spread.…