Coronavirus Perspective

• John Ioannidis Explains His COVID Views At the start of the COVID-19 lockdown, John Ioannidis, professor of epidemiology at Stanford and one of the most cited physician scientists, questioned it. He sat down with Dr Saurabh Jha for a Q&A.
  Medscape Infectious Diseases, July 15, 2020
• Drug Treatment for COVID-19: A Quick Summary for PCPs Worldwide, scientists have launched over 1000 clinical trials of drugs for the treatment and prevention of SARS-CoV-2 since the start of January. Here's our very quick summary.
  Medscape Family Medicine, July 15, 2020
• Wave, Surge, or Tsunami Different COVID-19 models and predicting inpatient bed capacity. We could not imagine the effects of COVID-19 would be so devastating from an economic and medical perspective.
  Medscape Infectious Diseases, July 15, 2020
• How to Examine and Understand COVID-19 Data   WebMD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte talks with Dr F. Perry Wilson about the COVID-19 percentages and numbers we hear about every day -- and what they really mean.
  WebMD, July 14, 2020
• Hope in the Time of COVID: Reflections on the Pandemic's Aftermath What can we expect in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic? Healthcare workers have lost family, colleagues, and jobs. But perhaps there is a silver lining to all of this after all, says Dr Plotzker.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, July 14, 2020
• In Uncertain Times, Oncs Are Among the Best at Risk Assessment   Dr Mark Lewis discusses oncology decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic, comparing it to Homer's 'The Odyssey.'
  Medscape Oncology, July 14, 2020
• The Problem With COVID-19 Treatment Trials   The scientific community has responded to the coronavirus pandemic with an explosion of research. But could there be too much of a good thing?
  Medscape, July 14, 2020
• Permanente CEO: Clinicians Need 'Psychological Safety'   WebMD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte talks with Dr Richard Isaacs about the surge of COVID-19 cases in California and how healthcare institutions can address clinician burnout.
  WebMD, July 14, 2020
• Reopening Endoscopy Centers: Expert Advice   Drs Klaus Mergener, Carol Burke, and Joseph Vicari discuss the challenges they've faced in reopening their endoscopy centers during a pandemic and offer lessons for those doing the same.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, July 13, 2020
• Past 3 Months of COVID Interviews: What We've Learned   WebMD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte reflects on the past 100 episodes of 'Coronavirus in Context' and what we have learned as a country.
  WebMD, July 10, 2020
• The Week That Wasn't in COVID-19: Bandanas Ineffective, Gym Risk Three medical stories that we didn't cover, explained.
  Medscape, July 10, 2020
• COVID 2020 Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from COVID 2020
  Medscape Infectious Diseases, July 09, 2020
• Patients Who Refuse Masks: Responses That Won't Get You Sued A patient refuses to wear a mask in your office. Can you refuse to provide care?
  Medscape Family Medicine, July 09, 2020
• Yes, Current COVID Infection Fatality Rates Are a Big Deal Some have argued that rising COVID-19 infection rates in young people are no big deal because death rates are falling. A closer look at data tells a concerning story.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, July 09, 2020
• 12 Ideas for Getting Kids Back to School   The lynchpin of economic recovery may rest with getting kids back to school, says F. Perry Wilson. Here are 12 ideas for getting it done safely.
  Medscape, July 08, 2020
• How Medicine Is Clearing Up Mixed Messages on Masks Medical professionals are exerting their social media influence to send a clear message on how mask wearing can prevent the spread of coronavirus.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, July 08, 2020
• COVID News: Perspective From a Physician Journalist   WebMD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte talks with Dr Jonathan LaPook, chief medical correspondent for CBS News, about his experience as a physician journalist.
  WebMD, July 08, 2020
• Are Video Games the Prescription for Quarantine Isolation? Embedding evidence-based approaches into video games gives children an engaging way to address their mental health, according to Dr Isabela Granic.
  Medscape Psychiatry, July 08, 2020
• 'Doc, Can I Get a Mask Exemption?' As more jurisdictions mandate facial coverings in public, questions have arisen about whether it's safe for everyone, including those with lung disease, to wear masks.
  Medscape Medical News, July 07, 2020
• It's a Wildfire, Not a Wave A wildfire is a better metaphor for this pandemic. We should get used to this and accept that complete normality is a long way off.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, July 07, 2020