Feb. 10, 2021Wednesday COVID-19COVID-19 vaccine All hands on deck Osteopathic medical students join nationwide COVID vaccination effort “We got into medicine to help people, and now we’re part of this effort,” says Mackenzie North, OMS I, who is volunteering through an AACOM-created program. “It’s an honor.”
Dec. 22, 2020Tuesday COVID-19 Vaccine update CDC advisory committee recommends Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and next phases of vaccination after emergency meetings Committee also discussed important details to know about the vaccine and considerations for populations who should be prioritized if supply runs low.
Dec. 8, 2020Tuesday COVID-19 Year in review Looking back at The DO’s COVID-19 coverage in 2020 Our coverage shined a spotlight on some of the thousands of DOs who jumped into action to respond to a crisis. It also chronicled COVID-19’s heartbreaking U.S. progression from an outbreak to an epidemic.
Nov. 18, 2020Wednesday COVID-19COVID-19 Q&As Guidance DOs answer patients’ FAQ on celebrating the holidays safely during COVID-19 As COVID cases skyrocket, a family physician and a DO in public health share their advice for guiding patients to mitigate risks during the holidays.
Oct. 21, 2020Wednesday COVID-19COVID-19 Q&As Dynamic duo Father-daughter DO team at Cleveland Clinic research COVID-19 inflammation and immunology Since the pandemic started, Leonard Calabrese, DO, and Cassandra Calabrese, DO, have been working together to research the inflammatory phases of and immune responses to the virus.
Oct. 14, 2020Wednesday COVID-19 news in brief COVID-19 resources for DOs and DO students: Webinars on practice reopening, student loans, COVID-19 care Learn about the latest tools, news and updates available to help you navigate the global pandemic.
Oct. 7, 2020Wednesday COVID-19 Noteworthy news 5 things to know about COVID-19 this week The WHO estimates that 10% of the world has been infected, the CDC updates its guidance on airborne transmission, and the FDA clarifies the vaccine safety data threshold that must be met for emergency use authorization.
Oct. 7, 2020Wednesday COVID-19COVID-19 Q&As Rural outbreak How a DO is helping a Native American reservation navigate a COVID-19 outbreak “I feel a moral and ethical obligation to get these people through the pandemic as unscathed as possible,” said Larry Dean Smith, DO, the clinical director for two Indian Health Service clinics in Washington state.
Sept. 30, 2020Wednesday COVID-19COVID-19 Q&As Vulnerable population ‘Tremendous fear and uncertainty:’ Geriatric care in the time of COVID-19 A New Jersey geriatrician shares the lessons learned from battling a nursing home outbreak in the early months of the pandemic.
Sept. 16, 2020Wednesday COVID-19 News in brief COVID-19 resources for DOs and DO students: Clinical webinar series and cybercrime webinar available on-demand Learn about the latest tools, news and updates available to help you navigate the global pandemic.