Robert Glatter, MD, Contributor

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These Universities Now Require Covid-19 Vaccination For All Students Returning To Campus In The Fall

Brown University and Northeastern University now join a handful of universities and colleges that require students to be fully vaccinated before returning to campuses this fall.

Covid-19 Travel Bubble Formed Between New Zealand And Australia

New Zealand and Australia announced the formation of a travel bubble, effective April 19th, reflecting the success of both countries in controlling the pandemic.

Abuse And Misuse Of This Nasal Decongestant Could Be Fatal, FDA Warns

Abuse and misuse of the over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant propylhexedrine could lead to serious heart-related complications and adverse psychiatric events that may result in hospitalization, disability, or death, the FDA warned in a recent pres…

Salmonella Infections Linked To Wild Songbirds In 8 States, CDC Reports

An outbreak of salmonella infections in 19 people across 8 states may be linked to sick or dead songbirds, based on a recent CDC investigation.

Five Lessons Learned From The U.S. Ebola Response In 2014 Could Have Bent The Curve Of Covid-19

When the history books look back at the U.S. response to the impending threat of Covid-19, one thing will be certain: foresight and planning to meet the looming threat coming to our shores was lacking, if nonexistent.

B.1.1.7 Variant Found In Animals—Are People At Risk Of Catching A Covid-19 Variant From Their Pets?

New data from 2 reports published last week opens up discussion whether Covid-19 variants aren’t just an issue in people. This has raised the question of whether people could be at risk of catching a Covid-19 variant from their household pets.

P.1 Variant, Dominant Strain In Brazil, Reported In New York

It was just a matter of time before the P.1 variant, first found in Brazil, would make its way around the U.S. and land in New York.

Miami Beach Declares State Of Emergency Due To Spring Break Crowds, Announces 8 PM Curfew

The city of Miami Beach declared a state of emergency on Saturday due to spring break crowds that have intensified in the past week, with the concern that such maskless, partying crowds could trigger super spreader events, leading to an increase in cas…

Pediatric ER Visits For High-Powered Swallowed Magnets Skyrocketed After U.S. Lifted Sales Ban In 2016

The old saying, that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, could never be more relevant in relation to a study published earlier this week in the Journal of Pediatrics describing an alarming spike in visits to pediatric emergency departments…

Clear Masks Enhance Patient Communication And Build Trust, Study Finds

A new study in JAMA found that clear face masks enhanced communication and trust between medical providers and patients.