COVID-19

Two-thirds of all excess deaths this year have been directly driven by the pandemic, according to findings.

Paul Christo, MD, discusses opioid addiction during the pandemic, the role of the clinician, and offers a hopeful outlook for the future.

Experts expect an increase in mental health issues caused by the pandemic in the future.

An expert discusses trends in pediatric mental health and receipt of treatment.

Dr. Fauci gives perspective on the future presence of the virus, improving US pandemic preparedness, and the theological divisions which have plagued national response.

Nephrologists have used telemedicine tools to help treat patients during the pandemic.

An expert discusses the effect the pandemic has had on opioid use and related deaths.

The risk of VTE is increased in both hospitalized and non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients.

What the potential of monoclonal antibodies may be, and what's currently understood about serologic antibodies.

There could be a lasting impact caused by some of the changes due to the pandemic.

A high proportion of end-stage kidney disease patients have suffered severe COVID-19 outcomes.

An expert discusses how allergies can make it easier for viruses to enter the body as well as the association between asthma and COVID-19 severity.

Fauci shares his thoughts on leading COVID-19 vaccines, SARS-CoV-2 transmission, antibody research, and where the US went wrong in pandemic response.

For many patients suffering from depression or anxiety, the added stress of the pandemic has led to a medication change.

Educating patients of the immune system can be helpful in addressing any concerns over getting vaccinated for the flu.

An expert discusses the importance of getting vaccinated for the flu this year as well as strategies healthcare systems are taking to ensure easy access for patients.

The highest suPAR tertile was linked to a 9.15-fold increase in the odds of an acute kidney injury.

This decrease in hospital admissions had no association with regional prevalence of COVID-19.

Low annual donor use and high mortality rates could be correlatively improved with greater embrace of opportunities.

Distinguishing factors between the 3.

Individuals in vulnerable populations had a higher proportion and odds of not being vaccinated within the past year.

Post-discharge thromboprophylaxis is not necessary.

Asthma patients have not had higher rates of negative outcomes from COVID-19 than other individuals.

Telemedicine has become an important tool during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The chief of thoracic surgery and surgical director of the Northwestern Medicine Lung Transplant Program discusses his unprecedented procedure during the pandemic.