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Men's Health

Can telehealth help flatten the curve of COVID-19?

Published March 24, 2020

Virtual health care is a convenience in ordinary times, but a valuable tool during a crisis like the one we are experiencing. Also called telehealth, telemedicine, or digital care, it allows medical staff to evaluate patients to determine possible treatment needs and whether they can remain at home.

Infectious diseases

What one study from China tells us about COVID-19 and children

Updated March 25, 2020

A study of children in China infected with COVID-19 found that most had illness that was asymptomatic, mild, or moderate. Younger children are at higher risk of running into trouble and it’s important to take extra precautions with them.

Ellen S. Glazer, LICSW

Grandparenting in the time of COVID-19

Published March 21, 2020

As parents grapple with school and daycare closings prompted by coronavirus, grandparents have questions about helping with child care and whether they can safely spend time with their grandchildren.

Child & Teen Health

School closed due to the coronavirus? Tips to help parents cope

Published March 18, 2020

Is your child’s school closed due to precautionary measures around coronavirus? Here are some tips to help parents cope.

Diseases & Conditions

Pregnant and worried about the new coronavirus?

Updated November 6, 2020

If you are pregnant, naturally you have concerns about COVID-19 and its potential effects on you and your fetus or newborn. Although there is limited data on the new coronavirus and pregnancy, some questions can be answered.

Diseases & Conditions

How to talk to teens about the new coronavirus

Updated March 16, 2020

As with younger children, teenagers are also likely to have questions –– and possibly misinformation –– about the new coronavirus. While the questions may be similar, your answers may be more complex.

John Sharp, MD

Coping with coronavirus anxiety

Published March 12, 2020

Anxiety about the new coronavirus is understandable. But there are actions you can take –– or avoid –– to help you cope with anxious feelings and choices you can make to help yourself and others.

Infectious diseases

How to talk to children about the coronavirus

Updated March 23, 2020

Wondering how to talk to your children about the coronavirus? Here's how to prepare for questions they might ask and how you can respond.

Child & Teen Health

As coronavirus spreads, many questions and some answers

Published February 27, 2020

Readers have many questions about the new coronavirus (COVID-19). We have enlisted one of our experts on infectious disease to answer some of them.

Lou Ann Bruno-Murtha, DO

C. difficile (C. diff): An urgent threat

Published February 20, 2020

The bacteria known as C. diff has become a leading cause of infection among hospitalized patients. The infection is more common following antibiotic therapy, and it is challenging to treat because of a high relapse rate.

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