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Read about how the Department of Medicine is responding to the outbreak of the coronavirus respiratory illness COVID-19. See related COVID-19 publications.
Sports and COVID: A Discussion with Dr. Bob Wachter
https://peds-ortho.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-sports-and-covid-a-discussion-with-dr-bob-wachter-ehWSgcu6 |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on the UCSF Sports Medicine Podcast discussing Covid-19 and how it relates to the return of sports in our society.
Preparing For Long-term Health Effects Of COVID-19
Science Friday |
Margaret Wheeler was interviewed on the Science Friday podcast discussing long-term health effects of Covid-19.
California's COVID-19 Dream Has Devolved Into A Nightmare. Now What?
Buzzfeed News |
Bob Wachter was quoted in a Buzzfeed News article describing the end of California’s coronavirus miracle, recommending that more resources be put into changing people’s behavior.
‘COVID-Phobia’ Harming Skittish Patients Needing Care, Health Care Industry As A Whole
CBS |
Vaikom Mahadevan was quoted in a CBS article about how the COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on other aspects of Californians’ health care system where people are avoiding hospitals in fear of contracting the coronavirus.
UCSF Med School Chair Suggests Hope For San Francisco In Avoiding Explosive COVID Surge
SFist |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on SFist describing how the mortality rate for COVID-19 cases remains much lower in California, attributing it to city leadership, quality of healthcare in San Francisco hospitals, and UCSF’s efforts in collaborating with partner hospitals.
ASK AN EXPERT: Questions For Dr. Bob Wachter
KCBS Radio |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on KCBS Radio discussing the recent uptick in cases and how SARS-CoV-2 transmits in the community.
The Time Has Come for a Major National Effort on Mask Innovation
Medium |
Bob Wachter co-signed an open letter on Medium, along with 70 scientists and public health advocates, urging public officials to step up efforts with production of more effective masks.
Coronavirus now spreading faster in suburbs like Orange County than in L.A. County
Los Angeles Times |
Peter Chin-Hong was quoted in a LA Times article advocating for masking because states that enforce it tend to do better.
The new normal: Overwhelmed morgues, crowded hospitals, older Americans stuck at home
Politico |
Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo was quoted in a Politico article about how the virus was circulating widely in the Hispanic population because they were still going to work in disproportionate numbers.
That ‘life after coronavirus’ is a recipe for mass shooters, climate disaster. We can do better.
Philadelphia Inquirer |
Carla Perissinotto was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article discussing loneliness during the pandemic and how we can be more thoughtful about bringing back human contact into our lives.
Women in Medicine: COVID Edition
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast |
Leah Witt hosted a Curbsiders podcast featuring Lekshmi Santhosh detailing the professional and personal challenges faced by women in medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Digital cure: This COVID-19 Facebook group may be the world's biggest research tool
SF Gate |
Lekshmi Santhosh was quoted in SF Gate discussing victim-blaming, shaming, and the stigma around contracting Covid-19 .
What happened to California?
Vox |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on Vox podcast Today, Explained, discussing the end of the California miracle and how it has become a warning for other states looking to reopen.
What happens if Covid-19 symptoms don’t go away? Doctors are trying to figure it out.
Vox |
Timothy Henrichb, Michael Peluso, Lekshmi Santhosh, and Neeta Thakur were quoted in a Vox article discussing about long-term Covid-19 symptoms and complications.
What happens if Covid-19 symptoms don’t go away? Doctors are trying to figure it out.
Vox |
Timothy Henrich, Michael Peluso, Lekshmi Santhosh, and Neeta Thakur were quoted in a Vox article discussing long-term Covid-19 symptoms and consequences.