Tag: patients
Monkeypox cases rise to more than 6,000 infections across US
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Robert Pitts discusses the outbreak and what it’s like treating patients who have monkeypox in New York City. #monkeypoxcases #monkeypox #outbreak…
COVID-19 cases on the rise across the nation
There are now about 19,000 patients being treated for the virus. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: https://abc.com/shows/world-news-tonight WATCH WORLD NEWS TONIGHT ON HULU:…
Millions of Americans affected by ‘medical gaslighting’ every year
Dr. Simone Wildes, infectious disease specialist, said patients should do research and speak up if they think doctors aren’t taking their symptoms seriously. WATCH the…
Patients grapple with post-COVID-19 symptoms two years into the pandemic
ABC News’ Ike Ejiochi speaks with a Broadway conductor receiving support for post-COVID-19 symptoms and details the support that those with long-term symptoms are receiving….
COVID-19 patients housed in Hong Kong isolation facility
An isolation facility is housing patients with COVID-19 in Hong Kong, even those with no symptoms, as part of its COVID-zero policy. source
CDC expands wastewater surveillance to battle future COVID outbreaks
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have plunged in recent days, but COVID-19-related deaths are up more than 94% in the last two weeks. WATCH FULL EPISODES…
Inside Nevada’s hard-hit hospitals
Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, medical director at Saint Mary’s & Carbon Health Network, discusses how hospitals in Nevada are dealing with the influx of COVID patients….
Record number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in US l WNT
Nearly two years into the pandemic, 1,800 COVID-19 patients are being admitted to hospitals a day. Also, staffing shortages are forcing schools to return to…
CDC changes guidelines as omicron surge continues l WNT
The CDC announced a shorter isolation period for some infected COVID-19 patients as the omicron variant continues to spread. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD…
Made in America: Holiday cookies
Something about a cookie makes people smile; one family is making them for cancer patients. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: http://abc.go.com/shows/world-news-tonight source
Elves bringing Christmas joy for young patients
Local firefighters take over a children’s hospital in Florida and bring Christmas joy to those that are ill during the holidays. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE…
Tainted drugs: When medicine makes patients sicker
Since the start of 2013, pharmaceutical companies based in the U.S. or abroad have recalled about 8,000 medicines, a Kaiser Health News investigation shows. source
Andrew Brown funeral, President Biden’s classroom visit: World in Photos, May 3
A look at the top photos from around the globe. source
Financial fallout from surprise COVID-19 bills
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos reports on the impact of surprise expenses and out-of-pocket costs for some COVID-19 patients. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST…
Unreleased CDC report details why Delta variant is dangerous than other COVID-19 variants | ABC News
An unreleased CDC report obtained by the Washington Post details why the Delta variant is more concerning and dangerous than other COVID-19 variants. Plus, extreme…
The battle over whether masks should be required in schools | ABC News
The battle over whether masks should be required in schools is escalating as cases of the Delta variant surge and kids return to the classroom….
Vaccination rates increase in states where COVID-19 cases are surging
Louisiana reinstituted a statewide mask mandate after hospitals saw an increase in COVID patients. #covid #deltavariant #vaccine #louisiana #hospitalizations #maskmandate source
Texas health official on COVID surge: ‘It’s frustrating that we are here again’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Austin, Texas, Medical Director Dr. Desmar Walkes, who says hospitals are overwhelmed with largely unvaccinated patients, including three children…
FDA expected authorization of 3rd booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine for weakened immune systems
The FDA is expected to authorize a third booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today for people with weakened immune systems. Plus, extreme weather is…
US averaging more than 110,000 new daily COVID-19 cases
More than 75,000 COVID-19 patients are hospitalized across the country, and there are roughly 9,300 new hospitalizations a day. Florida has the highest rate of…
