Month: March 2020

This is not a science fiction virus. But it’s new, and that means “we’re kind of sitting ducks” View original article Contributor: Joel Achenbach

Writers argue advancements in specialized robots for hospitals, medical practices could hit the market and save lives. View original article Contributor: Erin Blakemore

A doctor points out how more practices are switching to teleconferencing, as well as struggling with shortages and sickness among fellow doctors, assistants and nurses. View original article Contributor: Ishani Ganguli

As many as 200,000 workers could walk off the job unless demands for improved equipment and hazard pay are met. View original article Contributor:

In response to some private hospitals’ decision to bar partners, New York will order all hospitals to allow partners in delivery rooms, despite the coronavirus risk. View original article Contributor:

Jamie Sutta’s 5-year-old son is on the autism spectrum and he usually gets speech and occupational therapy at Palmetto Elementary School where he’s enrolled in pre-K. But since schools have … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the administration’s most outspoken advocate of emergency virus measures, has become the target of claims that he is mobilizing to undermine the president. View original article Contributor:

Mary Killeen-Griffith thought she was prudent when, in early March, she visited CVS, her regular pharmacy, to request refills for all of the medications she takes. The 47-year-old Miami Shores … Click to Continue » View original article Contributor:

How the ruling Communist Party manages the coming months will help shape how hundreds of millions of young people see its authoritarian political bargain for decades to come. View original article Contributor: