This article covers a frightening new phenomenon linked to coronavirus: a toxic-shock-like syndrome with many symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease. Unlike Kawasaki disease though, the syndrome leads to inflammation of the coronary arteries and other blood vessels. Experts believe it may be part of the children’s post-infectious immune response to coronavirus. Further research must be … Read more
This article describes how dermatologists have seen in increase in chilblain-like lesions in younger patient’s toes, a phenomenon typically caused by exposure to cold air, despite the warmer weather, leading them to believe it may be result of inflammation caused by coronavirus infection. Many patients with so-called ‘Covid-Toe’ have tested positive for COVID-19; however, some … Read more
This article covers an interesting phenomenon that has presented itself in some coronavirus cases: young and middle-aged patients with mild cases of coronavirus are dying from strokes. Researchers believe these strokes are due to blood clotting caused by infection with the virus. Future research directions include determining whether the virus is attacking the patients’ blood … Read more
This article explains how the coronavirus pandemic is “exposing, and exacerbating, a pre-existing condition in the country’s health system: disparities in care for non-English-speaking patients” as a result of medical interpreters being forced to work remotely due to lack of sufficient PPE. Considering how the virus has disproportionately impacted black, Latinx, and immigrant communities, this … Read more
This article highlights the fact that black and Latino people are twice as likely to die from coronavirus than white people in NYC, based on data released this past week by the NYC DOH. One possible explanation for this, according to the article, is that 75% of “front-line workers” are minorities in addition to general … Read more
This article, published by the Harvard Business Review, is an interview with David Kessler, an expert on grief, about the different forms of grief people may be feeling during this pandemic (e.g. collective grief, anticipatory grief), the different stages of grief, and how to manage this grief. In particular, Kessler highlights the importance of acceptance, … Read more
