The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 reached New Zealand at the end of February. By early May, the country had mostly returned to normal activity. What can we learn from this to prepare for a future pandemic?
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Virology and infectious diseases experts weigh in on a few common questions about COVID-19 vaccines, their effectiveness and whether or not you should get one.
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Hana Hakim, MD, and Aditya Gaur, MD, were awarded the annual Amos Jacobs Award at St. Jude for establishing the hospital’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bone marrow transplant recipients, particularly men age 50 and older, are among those at the highest risk of severe disease or death from COVID-19. The largest study of transplant recipients yet found that even beyond one-year post-transplant, patients who contract SARS-CoV-2 were at significantly increased risk.
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CRNAs are celebrating their profession and their passion this week. These advanced practice providers combine the science of anesthesiology with the compassion of nursing to help ensure safe anesthesia at St. Jude.
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The pandemic will continue to affect health care for many years. We must act fast to increase HPV vaccinations and achieve the national goal to fully vaccinate 80% of adolescents.
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Engaging in enjoyable activities – even when you don’t feel like it – is a good way to combat low mood.
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Angie McCoy steered a carful of exuberant kids through residential neighborhoods across the...
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This year, COVID-19 has forced many individuals and families to make difficult choices regarding holiday celebrations. Niki Jurbergs, PhD, and Megan Wilkins, PhD, of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s Department of Psychology, offer some tips on ways to manage this difficult year.
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COVID-19 infections can create additional health issues for sickle cell disease patients. Here’s what we’re telling our patients and their families.
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Effectively communicating science inspires our teenagers to become future investigators. Telling the story of discovery and uncovering the mystery of a disease or disorder offer scientists opportunities to bring young students into the world of the laboratory.
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We’re all facing pandemic fatigue, and it’s time one another with kindness and grace.
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