Susan Michie, UCL; Chris Bullen, University of Auckland; Jeffrey V Lazarus, Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal); John N. Lavis, McMaster University; John Thwaites, Monash University; Liam Smith, Monash University; Salim Abdool Karim, Centre for the AIDS Program of Research…
How your doctor describes your medical condition can encourage you to say ‘yes’ to surgery when there are other options
People told they had a “rotator cuff tear” wanted shoulder surgery the most
Battle Brews Over Blaine’s Peace Arch Park Where Border-Crossing Parties Rendezvous, Risking Infection
Should people from Canada, which has a lower incidence of covid-19, risk mingling with people from the U.S.?
CDC, UW study finds significant vaccine distrust within incarcerated populations, increasing risks
Researchers surveyed more than 5,000 inmates in late 2020. Among those asked about their willingness to receive a vaccine, only 45% said they were willing.
All adults in Washington state to be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine April 15
The expansion of eligibility comes, in part, in response to a recent uptick in COVID cases in the state.
More than 100 in Washington state develop COVID-19 despite being vaccinated
Scientists call these “vaccine breakthrough” cases, which are expected with any vaccine.
King County gets high marks for masking, UW study finds
More than 85% of observed King County residents masked up in public, UW researchers find in partnership with King County and the Washington State Department of Health
Her Doctor’s Office Moved One Floor Up. Her Bill Was 10 Times Higher.
Her cost for each round of injections has been roughly $30. Then it jumped to $354.68.
Dying on the Waitlist
A key reason lifesaving ECMO is being rationed in the U.S. is a lack of regional coordination.
Culture matters a lot in successfully managing a pandemic – and many countries that did well had one thing in common
Countries that prioritize the well-being of society in general have have fared better over the past year than more individualistic cultures.
Why you should get a COVID-19 vaccine – even if you’ve already had the coronavirus
Immunity after infection is unpredictable.
Fewer rural students applying to medical school
This decrease could lead to fewer doctors in less populated areas of the country
Why to people try to drive through floodwater or wait too long to flee?
Psychology offers some answers,
So You’re Vaccinated Against Covid. Now What?
Optimism is warranted, but all of us — even the vaccinated — still need to be careful.