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UrduNew Brunswick, N.J. (March 31, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick Professor Donald W. Schaffner is available for interviews on how to handle groceries safely at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. “If you are concerned about the outside of food packages being contaminated, I suggest…
Tag: COVID-19
Report: Home Health Aides Scraping By on Low Wages During Pandemic
They provide a critical service to thousands of seniors and people with disabilities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, the average home health aide in New Jersey earns just $25,000 per year.
Individuals taking class of steroid medications at high risk for COVID-19
Individuals taking a class of steroid hormones called glucocorticoids for conditions such as asthma, allergies and arthritis on a routine basis may be unable to mount a normal stress response and are at high risk if they are infected with the virus causing COVID-19, according to a new editorial published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Virus-Scanning Tool Could Detect Previous COVID-19 Infections and Inform Vaccine Development
Using a research assay called VirScan, scientists plan to study how antibodies from people who have had COVID-19 attack the virus that causes it.
Virologist available to answer key questions about COVID-19
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the U.S. and worldwide, many are trying to better understand what the virus is and how it affects us. Yet, in the midst of the pandemic, misinformation has been spreading virally. University of…
For essential workers, occupational safety is more important than ever
Hazard pay and essential workers are words and phrases that have been more in the news lately due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Depression and anxiety spiked after lockdown announcement, coronavirus mental health study shows
Research by the University of Sheffield and Ulster University observed a spike in depression and anxiety after the Prime Minister’s announcement of a lockdown on 23 March
COVID-19 Expert Panel: Italy flattens the curve as the U.S. becomes epicenter. What have we learned and where do we go from here? Media invited to attend and ask questions.
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American Society of Nephrology Provides Insights on COVID-19 and Kidney Disease
• The American Society of Nephrology has launched several initiatives to provide guidance on COVID-19 as it relates to the care of patients with kidney disease.
Solving a medical mystery and changing CDC screenings for COVID-19
UC Davis Health physicians and medical staff who treated the first case of community transmission of COVID-19 in the U.S. provide a detailed case study of her condition and the medical steps and challenges they experienced before arriving at a diagnosis and treatment.
Tips for Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis at Home with Teens, Young Adults
Compared to young children, teenagers and young adults living and learning at home during the COVID-19 crisis may be feeling the loss of social connections and life experiences while struggling to manage their time.
Ann Murphy, director of the Northeast & Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) and an associate professor at Rutgers School of Health Professions, addresses how to navigate five key challenges.
UPMC to Protect Staff Pay During Covid-19 Pandemic Response
UPMC is implementing a staffing and pay protection program, which will ensure that all staff will continue to be paid at their current rate for normally scheduled hours through May 9, 2020 even if they are assigned to alternative work during their regular hours.
WashU Experts: Coronavirus fact vs. fiction
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the nation, a number of false conclusions and rumors have spread with it. Three epidemiologists in public health at Washington University in St. Louis separate truth from myth.The following information is from Alexis Duncan and Kim Johnson, associate professors, and Christine Ekenga, an assistant professor, all in the Brown School.
Expert Pitch: WVU Extension Service offers food safety tips
Although food recommendations have not changed due to COVID-19, there are a few important items to remember when storing food after a trip to the grocery store. To help us understand more about ways to keep our food safe, West…
FSU expert available to comment on psychological effects of social isolation during COVID-19 pandemic
By: Bill Wellock | Published: March 30, 2020 | 3:36 pm | SHARE: Millions of Americans are staying home to “flatten the curve” of coronavirus cases.Among those avoiding other people are many older Americans, whose age puts them at a greater risk of serious complications from a COVID-19 infection. That isolation — for seniors and for everyone else — can bring loneliness and frustration.
Critical care surgery team develops hospital blueprint for handling essential operations during the COVID-19 pandemic
To help guide hospital surgery departments through this crisis, the acute surgery division at Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C., has developed a tiered plan for marshaling limited resources.
Coronavirus: Social distancing can exacerbate existing mental health concerns in an already stressful time.
FACULTY Q&ASocial connection is a primary way to cope with mental health difficulties and stress. At a time when much of the population is practicing social distancing due to the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by a novel coronavirus, losing direct connection with friends, colleagues and extended family can exacerbate existing mental health concerns in an already stressful time.
APS Backgrounder Series: Psychology and COVID-19
Through an ongoing series of backgrounders, the Association for Psychological Science (APS) is exploring many of the psychological factors that can help the public understand and collectively combat the spread of COVID-19. Each backgrounder features the assessments, research, and recommendations of a renowned subject expert in the field of psychological science.
Humanitarian supply chain expert on mitigating COVID-19 disruption
CHICAGO — Supply chains affect many facets of our lives, from empty toilet paper aisles to a lack of facemasks for health care workers. Professor Nezih Altay is director of the M.S. in Supply Chain Management at DePaul University’s Driehaus…
How to protect your sleep during the Covid-19 pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the lives of many throughout the UK, most people are unable to go to work, some have seen their hours cut, some have had their job prospects changed, and for the general population their normal routine is upset, which means their sleeping pattern may be compromised too.
EXPERT PITCH: WVU Extension vet clears up coronavirus and cattle confusion
There are several theories about where novel coronavirus (COVID-19) originated and how it spread to humans. West Virginia University Extension Service veterinarian Darin Matlick weighs in on one of those theories – whether or not humans can contract coronavirus from…
Expert Discusses Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Agriculture
Darren Hudson says the supply chain for the U.S. is in good shape, and food supply is ample to handle a short-term shutdown.
Crowdsourcing app aims to fill gaps in coronavirus data
A recent Cornell Tech alumnus is applying his health tech skills to a crowdsourcing app that allows users to share their COVID status, to better inform individuals and health authorities.
Does antimalarial drug prevent COVID-19? Study seeks answers
A multi-site clinical trial, led by the University of Washington School of Medicine in collaboration with New York University Grossman School of Medicine, aims to definitively determine whether hydroxychloroquine can prevent transmission in people exposed to the virus.
Rutgers Acute Care Surgeon Turns to Hobby for PPE Solutions
Joseph Hanna, an acute care surgeon at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, has turned to his 3-D printing hobby to supply necessary eye and face shields for medical personnel using Ministry of Health–verified prototypes. He is now calling other 3-D printing hobbiests to do the same.
Rutgers gerontologist discusses strategies for older adults to stay connected and active
Older adults, especially those who lacked robust social networks before the outbreak of COVID-19, are at high risk for social isolation, said Emily Greenfield, an associate professor who specializes in aging at the Rutgers School of Social Work. Many seniors who relied…
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. …
Experimental AI Tool Predicts Which Patients with Pandemic Virus Will Develop Serious Respiratory Disease
An artificial intelligence tool accurately predicted which patients newly infected with the COVID-19 virus would go on to develop severe respiratory disease, a new study has found.
Johns Hopkins APL-Developed Health Surveillance Tool Augments Nation’s COVID-19 Response
A public health electronic surveillance tool developed by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, is helping to fill gaps by tracking the COVID-19’s spread symptomatically.
Property under fire: tenants, property owners and older Australians bear the brunt of Covid-19
Property experts at the University of South Australia are urging the government to implement immediate rental subsidies for tenants as financial hardships continue to wreak havoc for property owners and older Australians.
مايو كلينك تُطور فحصًا للكشف عن فيروس كورونا
طوّرت مايو كلينك (Mayo Clinic) فحصًا يستطيع الكشف عن فيروس كورونا المستجد SARS-CoV-2 في العينات السريرية. ويتسبب SARS-CoV-2 في فيروس كورونا COVID-19.
Mayo Clinic desenvolve teste para detectar infecção por COVID-19
A Mayo Clinic desenvolveu um teste que pode detectar o vírus SARS-CoV-2 em amostras clínicas. O vírus SARS-CoV-2 causa a COVID-19.
New world’s best practice for COVID 19 prevention and control
New recommendations for best practice for infection prevention and control in healthcare settings, to help stop the spread of COVID-19, have been developed by the University of Adelaide’s JBI, an international research organisation in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.
Endocrine Society to hold ENDO Online 2020
The Endocrine Society will host its largest-ever online meeting in June to ensure endocrine researchers and clinicians continue to have access to the latest scientific information, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Evidence-based national direction’ still largely lacking in federal coronavirus response, government policy expert says
When it comes to mitigating the effects of COVID-19 in America, President Trump has made his opinion clear: states need to do more. The problem? Many governors have said they either don’t completely agree with that approach or outright think the opposite. What’s the right approach? Probably somewhere in between, according to Virginia Tech political scientist Karen Hult.
How Coronavirus Could Affect Pregnancy
As the novel coronavirus spreads globally, pregnant women are concerned about how COVID-19 could affect them and their unborn children.
Justin Brandt, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Medical School, discusses common questions regarding pregnancy and the coronavirus.
FDA Approves First Plasma Therapy for Houston Methodist COVID-19 Patient
Houston Methodist received FDA approval Saturday to become the first academic medical center in the nation to transfuse donated plasma from a recovered COVID-19 patient into a critically ill patient. This treatment was fast-tracked to the bedside over the weekend as the death toll in the COVID-19 pandemic soared to more than 2,000 people across the United States, with more than 100,000 Americans sick from the virus.
What are You Looking At? ‘Virtual’ Communication in the Age of Social Distancing
When discussions occur face-to-face, people know where their conversational partner is looking and vice versa. With “virtual” communication due to COVID-19 and the expansive use of mobile and video devices, now more than ever, it’s important to understand how these technologies impact communication. Where do people focus their attention? The eyes, mouth, the whole face? And how do they encode conversation? A first-of-its-kind study set out to determine whether being observed affects people’s behavior during online communication.
Biostatistics expert: ‘We’re not testing as much as we should be’ for COVID-19’s spread
A Virginia Tech professor who specializes in statistical modeling and disease surveillance says the United States has to do a better job of testing for the novel coronavirus if the country is to be successful in mitigating the virus’ spread.…
UC San Diego Engineers and Doctors Retrofit and Build Ventilators with 3D-Printing
A team of engineers and physicians at the University of California San Diego is working to turn emergency hand-held ventilators into devices that can work autonomously for long periods of time, without human input.
Relaxing Environmental Rules Shows Poor Judgment in the Midst of COVID-19 Outbreak
Following reports of the Environmental Protection Agency’s move to implement broad changes that would relax environmental rules, the American Thoracic Society expressed disappointment with the plan.
DePaul University faculty, students use 3D printers to make face shields, face mask covers
Health care workers treating COVID-19 patients across the nation are facing a critical shortage of personal protection equipment, especially face shields and respiratory N95 face masks. DePaul University faculty and students are answering the call by using 3D printers to manufacture these much-needed supplies for hospitals in Illinois.
Coronavirus relief dollars will help produce medical supplies, direct patient impact will take time, Notre Dame expert says
A $2 trillion coronavirus relief package that includes billions in aid for hospitals and medical facilities is on its way to President Donald Trump, but health care workers won’t feel its impact for weeks, according to a University of Notre…
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.
The U.S. government is failing to uphold its duty to protect citizens during the coronavirus pandemic
By not supplying New York the necessary ventilators it needs to help during the coronavirus outbreak, the government is failing to uphold its social contract with citizens, says Nicole Hassoun, professor of philosophy at Binghamton University, State University of New…
UNH COVID-19 Survey: Majority Disapprove of Trump; Bipartisan Approval For N.H. Governor
As the country struggles to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, a majority of residents in New Hampshire disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling the situation. However, nearly three-quarters of the state approve of Governor Chris Sununu’s performance dealing with the outbreak in New Hampshire, according to the University of New Hampshire Survey Center.
Penn Nursing Podcast Special Edition UPDATE: COVID-19
COVID-19 is sweeping across the country with the number of cases rising dramatically. It’s been two weeks since Penn Nursing’s Alison Buttenheim, PhD, a public health researcher and behavioral epidemiologist and Penn Medicine’s Carolyn Cannuscio, ScD, a social epidemiologist, joined Amplify Nursing to discuss the coronavirus. Since a lot has occurred in that time, they are back with an update to discuss where we are at in this pandemic, how it has been handled locally and nationally so far, and what is still to come. Listen here or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Engineers make progress in developing face shields, N95 masks to combat coronavirus
Engineers at Binghamton University, State University are testing prototypes of ventilator adapters, masks, face shields and a UV sterilizing technique to help local healthcare partners during the coronavirus pandemic.
Record jobless claims may push unemployment rate up to 6%
Data released Thursday morning showed how the COVID-19 pandemic is severely damaging the U.S. economy and its labor markets. According to the Labor Department, nearly 3.3 million people filed for unemployment benefits last week. Erica Groshen is a senior extension…