How the humanities can connect us during a pandemic
Humans are no strangers to sudden outbreaks of deadly diseases. Yellow fever, smallpox, cholera, influenza, the list goes on. In times of crisis, we naturally
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COVID-19 and women’s health: How to get better sleep during the pandemic
Strange dreams, insomnia, overall restlessness. While sleep problems like these have long been an issue in the United States, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic
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Ask Me About My Research: COVID-19 Edition – Episodes 1 and 2
Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge for everyone, but it can be particularly challenging for children. In a special edition of the Ask Me
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An argument for reusable PPE
“Do you want to come in?” the resident physician asked me as she held out one of the many blue plastic gowns. “No thank you,
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Managing anxiety in children with autism
If you’re a parent or caretaker, the COVID-19 pandemic has likely forced your child’s school to close indefinitely. While remote learning can be a challenge
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Goodbye, Munawar uncle: Grief during COVID-19
Editor’s note: This blog post is part of an ongoing series of Progress Notes posts featuring students reflecting on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 treatments: Fact vs. fiction
Researchers across the country are working to develop a vaccine and treatments for the coronavirus. But currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not
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COVID-19 and advanced heart and lung disease
As a heart and lung transplant surgeon who routinely treats end-stage disease, I have been studying the effect of COVID-19 on the heart and lungs,
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Service and the medical student identity during COVID-19
Editor’s note: This blog post is part of an ongoing series of Progress Notes posts featuring students reflecting on the impact of the novel coronavirus
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Nurse anesthesia student stays hopeful amidst COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed protocols for institutions worldwide. While healthcare workers on the frontlines continue to tend to patients, hospital protocol has amped up
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