New York Times
How Do You Decide if Children Can Play Together Again?
David Rubin discusses how families weigh the risks at their own level of comfort when allowing their children to play with children from other families.
Jun. 2, 2020
WGBH
We Need To 'Repurpose' Existing Drugs 'For COVID-19,' Says Dr. Fajgenbaum
David Fajgenbaum explains how the symptoms and effects of Castleman disease are extremely similar to COVID-19 symptoms. Fajgenbaum has redirected his lab to focus on drugs used to treat COVID-19.
Jun. 2, 2020
Washington Post
The FDA Should Not Rush a COVID-19 Vaccine
Holly Lynch and Steven Joffe do not think FDA's standards for clinical trials should be rushed due to political pressure of COVID-19 treatments and vaccines.
Jun. 2, 2020
Science Daily
Warmer Temperatures Slow COVID-19 Transmission, but Not By Much
Research by Douglas Wiebe examining how temperature changes between January and April of 2020 impacted the spread of SARS-CoV-2, finding temperature increases doesn't increase the transmission rate.
Jun. 1, 2020
Market Watch
‘People Probably Aren't Going to React Kindly or Openly to Being Policed’: How to Deal with Someone who Refuses Wear a Face Mask
Zeke Emanuel stresses to the public the importance of setting social norms when wearing masks.
Jun. 1, 2020
Savannahnow
Chatham Braces for Bump in COVID-19 Cases
David Rubin believes that Chatham will most likely have a resurgence of the COVID-19 since it is at a higher risk but increasing temperatures may work in the county's favor.
May. 31, 2020
Review Journal
Longtime Cancer Doctor Takes the Helm at FDA
Kevin Mahoney shares some comments on his views of FDA's newest appointed chief, and how the coronavirus testing should be a more rigorous.
May. 31, 2020
The Commonwealth Fund
How Community Health Workers Put Patients in Charge of Their Health
Shreya Kangovi discusses how Penn Medicine's IMPaCT model addresses the social determinants of health.
May. 29, 2020
WBUR Here & Now
COVID-19 Takes Heavy Toll On People With Dementia — Even Those Who Survive
Jason Karlawish says there are a number of reasons why the coronavirus could be more dangerous for dementia patients
May. 29, 2020
AARP
Understanding Coronavirus Research
Holly Lynch speaks on how coronavirus studies are being published even though they are lacking certain procedures.
May. 29, 2020
WHYY
Is Now the Time to Go for an Annual Physical Exam or Health Screening?
David Asch discusses how hospitals should be aware of how they are perceived by the public so patients feel safe when coming into the hospital and are not deterred to receiving services.
May. 29, 2020
Washington Post
Administration Initially Dispensed Scarce COVID-19 Drug to Some Hospitals that Didn't Need It
Steven Joffe hopes that this historical experience will teach decision-makers or government officials on how to be more prepared and strategic about the distribution methods on future vaccines.
May. 29, 2020
WHYY
Reopening Economy in a COVID-19 Hotspot Stresses Doctors in Rural PA.
David Rubin highlights the importance of individual acts, like wearing masks and maintaining social distancing, to mitigate the effects of the COVID pandemic.
May. 29, 2020
USA Today
The 901: Shelby County COVID-19 Deaths Top 100 as Experts Worry About Surge
A model by David Rubin and CHOP PolicyLab uses climate, population density and social distancing to model the trajectory of coronavirus transmission. Rubin equates the virus' spread to that of a "slow burning fire."
May. 28, 2020
Thrive Global
Is COVID-19 the Tipping Point for Mitigating the Mental Health Crisis?
Brittany Rudd and Rinad Beidas share their thoughts about global mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
May. 28, 2020