We must not lose sight of children and adolescents during and after the covid-19 pandemic, says Elizabeth A Rider […]
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Laura K Rock: Don’t answer feelings with facts
Patient: “I’m scared about having this procedure. I’m having second thoughts.” Doctor: “Don’t worry. Your surgeon does four hundred of these a year. You’re in good hands.” Trainee: “I’m stressed […]
Richard Lehman’s covid-19 reviews—13 April 2020
In this weekly round-up, Richard Lehman looks at a personal selection of articles of relevance to clinicians dealing with covid-19 […]
Jeffrey Aronson: When I Use a Word . . . Modelling elections and covid-19
Last week I introduced the basic and effective reproduction numbers, respectively R0 and Re, that are estimated in studying the way a viral epidemic spreads through the population. The basic […]
Alex Nowbar’s journal reviews—10 April 2020
Alex Nowbar reviews the latest research from the top medical journals. […]
It takes a community to establish core outcomes for research in covid-19
Allison Tong discusses a global partnership involving patients, professionals, and the public to establish core outcomes for research in covid-19 […]
The effects of isolation on the physical and mental health of older adults
With the world in the grip of the covid-19 pandemic, unprecedented restrictions have been placed on social freedoms. The UK government has asked those aged 70 years and older to […]
Covid-19: Should cloth masks be used by healthcare workers as a last resort?
Health workers facing critical shortages of masks in the US and other countries are searching for evidence on their use. Agencies such as the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) […]
How can we keep a cool head and warm heart in the face of covid-19?
Lucy Harrison explores how doctors can keep calm and look after themselves during the covid-19 pandemic […]
Charlotte Augst: We must not let our shared values fall victim to covid-19
Today, the organisation I work for, National Voices, comes together with over 70 charities to speak about our firm commitment to human rights and equality as we move through the […]