There’s more to the age-old advice to just “talk it out” than there seems. Here’s some of the evidence that…
How a Bouncy Ball Changed the Way I See the World
What I miss most now, sheltering in place, are the dog walks where a SuperBall can stop time in its…
How a Bouncy Ball Changed the Way I See the World
What I miss most now, sheltering in place, are the dog walks where a SuperBall can stop time in its…
How important is speech in transmitting coronavirus?
Normal speech by individuals who are asymptomatic but infected with coronavirus may produce enough aerosolized particles to transmit the infection,…
Barrier Enclosure during Endotracheal Intubation
To the Editor: Clinicians with inadequate access to standard personal protective equipment (PPE) have been compelled to improvise protective barrier…
China Pushes for Quiet Burials as Coronavirus Death Toll Is Questioned
Officials are trying to curb expressions of grief and control the narrative amid doubts about the official number of deaths…
Removing the novel coronavirus from the water cycle
Researchers have called for more research to determine the best ways to keep SARS-CoV-19 out of the water cycle. They…
Wearing surgical masks in public could help slow COVID-19 pandemic’s advance
Surgical masks may help prevent infected people from making others sick with seasonal viruses, including coronaviruses, according to new research.…
People tune out facts and trust their guts in medical emergencies
A new study shows that people are more likely to base decisions on anecdotal information instead of facts when they…
With Virus Surge, Dermatologists and Orthopedists Are Drafted for the E.R.
Specialists who haven’t worked an intensive care shift in years are being pressed into duty as coronavirus cases overwhelm New…