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New Research Links Air Pollution to Higher Coronavirus Death Rates
New York Times |
John Balmes was quoted in a NY Times article regarding a new study that links air pollution to higher Covid-19 death rates.
Answering Your Coronavirus Questions: Medicine, Social Distancing And Mental Health
NPR |
Jinoos Yazdany appeared in a NPR podcast “All Things Considered” answering questions about various medications for COVID-19, including hydroxychloroquine.
UCSF's Bob Wachter on Newest Covid-19 Science, Bay Area Numbers
KQED News |
Bob Wachter was interviewed in a KQED News article discussing how the Bay Area’s efforts to “flatten the curve” are representative of the projections for the peak of Covid-19 cases in California.
How SF battle with HIV/AIDS shaped today’s coronavirus response
San Francisco Chronicle |
Monica Gandhi and Diane Havlir were featured in a SF Chronicle article describing how the AIDS epidemic has informed the response of the medical community to Covid-19.
Coronavirus Twitter: These Bay Area doctors are educating the public and becoming social media stars
San Francisco Chronicle |
Bob Wachter and Peter Chin-Hong were featured in a SF Chronicle article about UCSF faculty using social media to educate the public about the pandemic.
What Happens If You’re Seriously Ill and It’s Not From Covid-19?
Bloomberg |
Bob Wachter was quoted in a Bloomberg article discussing how UCSF is handling non-Covid-19 related procedures during the pandemic.
The FDA Relaxed Its Gay and Bi Blood Donor Rule. It’s Still Archaic
Vice |
Paul Volberding was quoted in a Vice article discussing the relatively low risk of gay and bisexual men donating blood, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
Big guns fighting the coronavirus
San Francisco Chronicle |
Carolyn Calfee and Annie Luetkemeyer were interviewed in a SF Chronicle article regarding their work in understanding Covid-19 and their efforts towards developing a treatment.
What California is doing right in responding to the coronavirus pandemic
CNN |
Bob Wachter appeared in a CNN News article commending California’s prompt response to the Covid-19 crisis and continued efforts to “flatten the curve.”
Palliative Care Doctors Turn to Technology to Help Those Dying Alone
KQED News |
Steven Pantilat discussed in a KQED News article how to provide care remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Personal Risk and Societal Obligation Amidst COVID-19
JAMA Internal Medicine |
Cynthia Tsai wrote an op-ed in JAMA describing the conflicting challenges and societal obligations as a physician during the pandemic.
The Pandemic Exposes the Shared Fates of the Jailed and the Jailer
The Appeal |
Cyrus Ahalt authored an op-ed in The Appeal discussing the importance of taking immediate action to slow the spread of Covid-19 cases in both incarcerated and correctional workforce populations.
For Homeless People, Covid-19 Is Horror on Top of Horror
Wired |
Margot Kushel appeared in a Wired article regarding the overwhelming obstacles to the treatment and care of the homeless population during the Covid-19 crisis.
Coronavirus Crisis Drives Demand for Palliative Care
Wall Street Journal |
Alex Smith was quoted in a Wall Street Journal article about the increase in palliative care services due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Bay Area may be seeing 'early signs of flattening,' but it's too early to know for sure, experts say
SF Gate |
Bob Wachter was quoted in a SF Gate article discussing the slower rise of new coronavirus cases and the possibility of “flattening the curve” in the Bay Area.