Doctor Burnout: It Starts Early
Doctors already say they’re burned out, but the Covid-19 pandemic is making it worse. A noted physician educator discusses how burnout starts with the way future doctors are taught.
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Medical Notes: Week of July 19, 2020
Do-it-yourself Covid swabs could be just as accurate as those taken by a medical professional. Then, researchers say access to air conditioning is far more important than officials have planned for...especially when some people are still in isolation. And finally, for many people, one casualty of the coronavirus pandemic has been the grocery store they used …
Medical Notes: Week of July 12, 2020
An analysis showing states that stuck to tough shelter in place rules are now recovering. Then, your blood type could be a more factor that can raise your risk of contracting coronavirus. Plus, Americans are less happy than they've been in at least 50 years.
Contact Tracing And Quarantine: How Far Can We Go?
The next step in beating the Covid-19 pandemic may be stepped up contact tracing and quarantine of people who've had contact with Covid-positive individuals. However, many people see that as too expensive and intrusive to be practical.
Medical Notes: Week of July 5, 2020
Shelter in place rules have brought the economy to its knees but researchers say it was worth it. Then, people who’ve never smoked make up about 25 percent of those who develop the lung disease COPD. Plus, resetting the body clock may be as simple as exercise. And finally, people have joked about the “Covid 15,” the supposed weight gain of people staying …
Long-Suffering Covid Survivors
While most people who contract Covid-19 survive, those who suffer often-changing symptoms for months on end can only wonder when they’ll get well. A survey of members of a long-haul survivors support group find that many who don’t have “textbook” symptoms suffer poor medical care and discrimination as a result.
Face Masks and Breathing
Some people insist that wearing a face mask smothers them and makes them feel like they’re not getting enough air. An expert discusses what might be going wrong and lays out the basics on how to wear a mask without needing to come up for air.
Medical Notes: Week of June 28, 2020
Researchers have been looking for an already existing drug to quickly take on Covid-19, and apparently, now they’ve found one. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration has closed the door on using the malaria treatment Hydroxychloroquine (hy-drox-ee-klor-oh-quin) to treat Covid-19. Then, social isolation has been a lifesaver the last few months, but if it …
Protests Amid the Pandemic
With thousands of people demonstrating in the streets after the death of George Floyd, health experts are concerned that the crowds, shouting, and lack of masks may contribute to a spike in Covid-19 cases.
Medical Notes: Week of June 21, 2020
A study finds a much lower death rate among coronavirus patients placed on a ventilator. Then, everyone’s wiping down surfaces with disinfectant these days…but they may become contaminated again within seconds. Then, a new study shows that one reason older men have a higher risk for Covid-19 is because they’re not worried about it. And finally, if you’re …
Medical Notes: Week of June 14, 2020
People who recover from a coronavirus infection often still have a long way to go to recover their mental health. Then, a study that shows sick leave is a good way to slow the spread of diseases like Covid-19. Plus, doing good for other people is contagious. And finally, if you’re feeling stressed and anxious about the pandemic, you can bet your dog or cat …
Medical Notes: Week of June 7, 2020
Researchers are working on an app with a sensor to test for Covid-19 using only a drop of saliva. Then, life was more stressful than it was 25 years ago… and for middle aged people, it’s much more stressful. Plus, a study shows that emergency room visits for children for mental health disorders has increased 60 percent of the last 10 years. And finally, a …
