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November 8
- 'Healthy, Normal' 9-Year-Old Boy Struggles with MIS-C and Heart Complications After COVID – People mentions MGH patient care
November 7
- Antibody drugs could protect people with weak immune systems against Covid – NBC News quotes MGH physician Inga Lennes
November 6
- MGH pediatrician discusses the COVID-19 vaccines now available for children as young as 5 – WBUR features MGHfC physician Alexy Arauz Boudreau
November 5
- Vaccine side effects or a doctor carrying COVID? – Harvard Gazette coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Erica S. Shenoy
November 4
- Why It’s Important for Pregnant People to Get a Second COVID-19 Shot – Verywell Health coverage of study led by MGH investigator Andrea Edlow
- Patients Went Into the Hospital for Care. After Testing Positive There for Covid, Some Never Came Out. – KHN quotes MGH physician Erica Shenoy
November 3
- ‘In your heart, it does tug at you.’ Parents weighing COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5-11 must first battle their own anxiety – Boston Globe quotes MGHfC physician Shannon Scott-Vernaglia
November 2
- C.D.C. Recommends Covid Vaccine for Younger Children – New York Times quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton
November 1
- Parents should welcome COVID-19 vaccine for their children | Opinion – The Tennessean piece authored by MGHfC physician Susan Hata
October 2021
October 31
- Baby boys get less protective antibodies from pregnant moms with COVID-19 compared to girls, new MGH study suggests – Boston Herald coverage of study led by MGH investigator Andrea Edlow
- Diet-related diseases pose a major risk for Covid-19. But the U.S. overlooks them. – Politico quotes MGH physician Fatima Cody Stanford
October 28
- Here's how to prepare children for the COVID-19 vaccine – The Hill piece authored by MGHfC physician Susan Hata
October 27
- Minnies 2021 winners show COVID-19's long shadow – Aunt Minnie features MGH physician Constance Lehman
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women are slower to respond to vaccination, researchers report. – New York Times coverage of study led by MGH investigator Andrea Edlow
- COVID-19 and Heart Damage – News Medical Life Sciences quotes MGH physician Aaron Baggish
October 26
- COVID vaccines may be safe even after an allergic reaction, study finds – WBUR coverage of study led by MGH investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
October 25
- Immune response to mRNA COVID vaccines delayed in pregnant women – News Medical Life Sciences coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigators
- The ‘Delta Plus' COVID Variant Is Already in Massachusetts. Here's What We Know – NBC Boston features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- Are Vaccine Boosters Widely Needed? Some Federal Advisers Have Misgivings. – New York Times quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton
October 23
- Pregnant women pass fewer coronavirus antibodies to unborn boys than girls – a clue as to why men are more vulnerable to severe COVID-19 – Insider coverage of study led by MGH investigator Andrea Edlow
- A Return to Quarantine – New York Times piece authored by MGH gastroenterology fellow Trisha Pasricha
October 22
- Mass. Announces Who Can Get Moderna, J&J COVID Vaccine Booster Shots – NBC Boston features MGH physician Mark Siedner
October 21
- CDC Panel Champions 'Mix and Match' Booster Strategy – Medpage Today
quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton - Sex of Fetus Influences Immune Response When COVID Strikes in Pregnancy – Health Day coverage of study led by MGH investigator Andrea Edlow
- Four things to know about the new Boston-based research on COVID-19 and pregnant women – Boston Globe coverage of study led by MGH investigator Andrea Edlow
October 20
- Fact check: Colorado hospital and others are requiring COVID-19 vaccine for transplant patients – USA Today mentions MGH
- Study of 1 million people finds lower risk of death from COVID-19 in statin users – Medical News Today coverage of study led by MGH investigator Udo Hoffmann
- Higher COVID vaccination rate in Massachusetts could spare hospitals from another surge – Mass Live quotes MGH physician Regina LaRocque
- Scientists Search for Cause of Mysterious Covid-Related Inflammation in Children – KHN quotes MGHfC investigator Lael Yonker
October 19
- Sex of the fetus influences the mother’s response to Covid-19 infection, new research shows – STAT coverage of a study led by MGH investigator Andrea Edlow
- Should You Get a Covid Booster If You Are Pregnant? – New York Times piece authored by MGH gastroenterology fellow Trisha Pasricha coverage of a study led by MGH investigator Andrea Edlow
October 16
- Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Vandana Madhavan on how to Safely Gather with Family over the Holidays – Boston and Beyond with Jeff Derderian features MGHfC physician Vandana Madhavan
- Key differences between booster shot plans for all three COVID-19 vaccines – WCVB features MGH physician Emily Hyle
October 14
- Children, like adults, are capable of carrying high levels of infectious coronavirus, study shows – USA Today coverage of study co-authored by MGHfC Lael Yonker
- New Study Says Aggressive Immune Response Causes “Covid Toes” – Forbes quotes MGH physician Esther Freeman
- Children could be dangerous carriers of virus – Harvard Gazette coverage of study co-authored by MGHfC physician Lael Yonker
October 12
- ‘Overwhelmed’ Pediatricians Balance Increased COVID Testing, Staffing Shortages – CBS Boston features MGHfC physician Scott Hadland
October 11
- Covid and cancer: A dangerous combination, especially for people of color – Washington Post quotes MGH physician Jennifer Haas
October 8
- Don't panic if you get swollen lymph nodes after a vaccine booster. But be aware if you're due for a mammogram, doctors say – CNN quotes MGH chief of breast imaging division Connie Lehman
- New treatments offer hope with vaccines for ‘interlocking benefits’ against COVID-19 – USA Today (subscription required) quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi
October 7
- Covid-19 vaccination does not make MRI scans dangerous – AFP Fact Check quotes MGH physician Connie Lehman
October 6
- ‘Covid toes’ may be caused by a powerful immune response, a new study finds. – New York Times quotes MGH physician Esther Freeman
- Merck's New COVID Pill: 'Game-Changer' or Just One More Tool? – Medscape
quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi
October 4
- CDC publica recomendaciones para temporada de celebraciones – Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra features MGH physician Efren Flores
- Why are hospital ICUs so full now? – Commonwealth Magazine features MGH physician Jarone Lee
- What we know about COVID-19 vaccines for children and long haul COVID – WBUR features MGH investigator Zachary Strasser
October 1
- Mass. doctor on new pill that could help treat COVID-19 patients – WCVB features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- Merck Pill Intended to Treat Covid-19 Succeeds in Key Study – Wall Street Journal quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi
- COVID Risk in T1D; Lilly to Drop Some Insulin Prices; New ADA/EASD T1D Guideline – Medpage Today features MGH
September 2021
September 30
- What Covid and the ivory-billed woodpecker being declared extinct have in common – NBC News piece authored by MGH physician Alexis Drutchas
September 29
- Massachusetts makes Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots available for selected populations – Daily Free Press features MGH physician Jarone Lee
- Kids may not be able to get Pfizer shots until November; vaccination rates among pregnant people low: Live COVID-19 updates – USA Today quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton
September 28
- Pregnant people face 'severe risk of severe disease' from COVID-19. That's not motivating them to get vaccinated. – USA today quotes MGH physician Andrea Edlow
- COVID-19 cases expected to rise in Mass., but high vaccination rates likely to keep hospitals manageable – Boston Globe quotes MGH physician Erica Shenoy
September 27
- Polyethylene Glycol Linked to Rare Allergic Reactions Seen With mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines – Medscape quotes MGH physician Aleena Banerji
- Mask mandate in Massachusetts public schools extended to Nov. 1. But some schools can drop masks earlier – Boston Globe
quotes MGH physician Regina LaRocque
September 25
- Why pregnant people are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine boosters – FORTUNE
quotes MGH physician Andrea Edlow - Is Pfizer COVID-19 booster same dose as previous shots? Boston doctor answers top questions – WCVB features MGH physician Mark Siedner
September 24
- Not eligible for a booster shot? Here's what a doctor wants you to know – WCVB features MGH physician Emily Hyle
September 23
- Finding community in Boston Vaccine Day – Harvard T.H. Chan mentions MGH and MGH institute of Health Professions
- Here is who voted on which booster-shot policies the C.D.C. should adopt. – New York Times features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- Experts propose novel classification for COVID-19 vaccination skin reactions – Healio coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Devon McMahon
September 22
- ‘I’ve never seen it this bad.’ Central Mass. hospital system runs out of ICU beds due to COVID, other factors – Boston Globe quotes MGH physician Kathryn Hibbert
September 21
- Pediatrician Explains Importance of Vaccinations as Pfizer Seeks Approval for Kids – NBC Boston quotes MGHfC physician Scott Hadland
September 20
- 'This is amazing': Boston doctor reacts to major development in COVID-19 vaccines for young children – WCVB features MGHfC Vandana Madhavan
September 17
- Scientists Examine Kids’ Unique Immune Systems as More Fall Victim to Covid – KHN quotes MGHfC physician Lael Yonker
- Long-haul COVID-19 can last months. But here’s why experts are optimistic about recovery – USA Today (subscription required) quotes MGH physician Zeina Chemali
September 15
- Keeping Kids Safe as Schools Reopen and COVID Cases Rise – Forbes
features MGHfC physician-in-chief Ronald Kleinman and MGHfC physicians Vandana Madhavan and Alexy Arauz Boudreau
September 14
- Your Diet Could Cut Your Odds for Severe COVID-19 – U.S. News & World Report coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Jordi Merino
September 13
- COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Likely Benefits Moms and Babies – NIH coverage of study led by MGH investigator Andrea Edlow
September 12
- 'It's Not The Time To Let Up': MGH Pediatrician Has The Answers On Kids With COVID – GBH News features MGHfC physician Vandana Madhavan
September 10
- Humid, Salty Air Could Help Suppress SARS-CoV-2: Studies – Medscape coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigators
- Most patients with allergic reactions to first COVID-19 vaccine receive second dose safely – Healio coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Anna Wolfson
- When ‘Talk to Your Doctor’ Goes So, So Wrong – The Atlantic quotes MGH physician Kimberly Blumenthal
September 9
- Meet the medical professionals fighting COVID-19 misinformation on TikTok: 'A lot of people just need to be empowered' – Yahoo! Life quotes Mass General Cancer Center nurse Christina Kim
- Healthy plant-based foods may lower COVID-19 risk and severity – News Medical Life Sciences coverage of study led by MGH investigator Jordi Merino
September 7
- Kids and COVID: why young immune systems are still on top – Nature
quotes MGHfC physician Lael Yonker
September 4
- Boston pediatric specialist shares what type of face mask is best for children – WCVB
features MGHfC physician Vandana Madhavan
September 3
- Top Federal Health Officials Ask White House to Scale Back on COVID Boosters – HealthDay quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton
September 2
- Sparsely Attended Football Games Do Not Spread COVID-19 – Infection Control Today coverage of study led by MGH investigator Jagpreet Chhatwal
- ‘We are appealing to the community to help us’: Springfield hospital group straining under pressure of COVID surge– Boston Globe mentions MGH
- Biden’s Booster Plan Seen Facing Resistance From CDC Panel, FDA – Bloomberg features MGH physician Camille Kotton
September 1
- For Those With Long COVID-19, 'Returning To Normal' Is A Massive Battle – Huff Post
quotes MGH physician George Alba - AHA News: Registries of College Athletes With COVID-19 Aim to Learn More About Virus's Long-Term Impact – U.S. News coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Aaron Baggish
- What Is the Future of COVID Booster Shots? – NBC Boston features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- SARS-CoV-2’s Wide-Ranging Effects on the Body – The Scientist coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigators Haytham Kaafarani and Hanny Al-Samkari
- COVID-19 Long-Haulers Are Fighting for Their Future – The Atlantic mentions MGH
- Your unvaccinated child is going back to school. What type of mask should they wear? – Boston Globe quotes MGHfC physician Peter Moschovis
August 2021
August 31
- Breathing humid and salt-enriched air reduces respiratory droplet generation – Harvard News coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Dennis Ausiello
- Unsupervised artificial intelligence predicts COVID-19 progression, survival rates based on CT scans – Radiology Business coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Hiroyuki Yoshida
August 30
- CDC ACIP member on the expectations for a Covid-19 booster shot timeline – CNBC features MGH physician Camille Kotton
August 29
- Doctor at Mass General discusses confusing COVID-19 booster timing – WCVB features MGH physician Erica Shenoy
August 28
- Football games with reduced capacity did not cause uptick in coronavirus cases, study finds – Boston Herald coverage of study led by MGH investigator Jagpreet Chhatwal
August 26
- MA hospitals not seeing rush of pediatric COVID cases – Boston 25 features MGHfC physician Vandana Madhavan
August 25
- Massachusetts residents, doctors react to Johnson & Johnson booster news – WCVB
features MGH physician Camille Kotton
August 24
- Churches have been ‘ground zero’ for COVID-19 outbreaks. Why do they get an exemption from Boston’s new mask mandate? – Boston.com quotes MGH physician Louise Ivers
- New study shows outdoor football games don’t pose ‘superspreader’ risk for COVID-19 – Boston 25 covers study led by MGH investigator Jagpreet Chhatwal
August 23
- FDA Grants Full Approval For Pfizer COVID Vaccine – CBS Boston features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- Here's What the FDA's Full Approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Means – NBC Boston features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
- How the Full Approval of Pfizer's Vaccine Will Affect Children – NBC Boston features MGHfC physician Vandana Madhavan
- What happens when you’re hospitalized for COVID-19 – Boston.com features MGH physician Kathryn Hibbert and registered nurse Laura Lux
August 21
- Forecasters offer grim fall outlook on COVID-19, with deaths predicted to rise in Mass. – Boston Globe coverage of study led by MGH investigator Jagpreet Chhatwal
August 20
- COVID News: F.D.A. Expected to Fully Approve Pfizer Vaccine Next Week – New York Times quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi
- COVID Vaccines Linked to Functional Neurological Disorders – Medpage Today features study led by MGH investigator David Perez
August 19
- Booster Review Delayed by CDC as Debate Swirls Over 3rd Shot – Bloomberg quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton
- Boston implements vaccination mandate for city employees amidst COVID surge, Delta variant – Daily Free Press quotes MGH physician Jarone Lee
- Limited-Seating Football Games Don't Seem to Spread COVID: Study – Health Day coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Jagpreet Chhatwal
August 18
- Here's When You Should Get a Booster Shot of the COVID-19 Vaccine – NBC Boston features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
- Gov. Baker disappointed by lack of federal guidance on COVID-19 booster shots – WCVB
features MGH physician Camille Kotton - We asked doctors for advice on the Delta variant for kids under 12. Here’s what they said – Boston Globe features MGHfC Vandana Madhavan
- Biden Ramps Up Virus Strategy for Nursing Homes and Schools, and Urges Booster Shots – New York Times features MGH physician Paul Biddinger
August 17
- With delta variant dominance, simulator predicts surge in COVID-19 deaths in most of US – MedicalXpress coverage of study led by MGH investigator Jagpreet Chhatwal
- How much worse would Provincetown’s COVID-19 outbreak have been without vaccines? – Boston Globe quotes MGH physician Jacob Lemieux
- Kids Can't Get COVID-19 Vaccines Yet. But We Do Have Ways to Protect Them – TIME
opinion piece co-authored by MGHfC physician Lael Yonker - COVID Vaccine Booster Shots: HHS Secretary Says ‘Stay Tuned’ – CBS Boston features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- What convinced vaccine hesitant readers: ‘I wanted to be a part of the solution’ – Boston.com mentions MGH patient care
- Delta Symptoms Usually Appear Like This – Eat This, Not That! quotes MGH physician Andrew Chan
August 16
- Transplant recipients face uncertainty as virus cases rise – The Gazette features MGH physician Camille Kotton
August 15
- CDC recommends extra COVID vaccine doses for vulnerable Americans – 13 News features MGH physician Camille Kotton
August 14
- Mass General doctor explains why there are 'significant' COVID-19 concerns for children – WCVB features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
August 13
- ‘It can’t be this hard’: Boston doctor calls for more accessible, free COVID-19 testing after struggling to find test for toddler – Boston.com features MGHfC physician Scott Hadland
August 12
- As Virus Cases Surge, Biden Administration Encourages More Use of Antibody Treatments – New York Times features MGH investigator Rajesh Gandhi
- Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Shows Higher Efficacy Rate Against Delta Variant – WBZ News Radio features MGHfC physician Vandana Madhavan
- Are Delta Symptoms Different? – New York Times features Mass General Cancer Center physician Andrew Chan
- Back to school: Young kids need COVID testing and lots of it. Why is it so hard to get? – USA Today opinion piece authored by MGHfC physician Scott Hadland
August 11
- Study Finds Second COVID-19 Vaccine Dose is Safe Following Allergic Reaction to First Dose – Pharmacy Times coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
- Weekly report detects 2,200 more breakthrough cases – MetroWest Daily News
features MGH president Peter Slavin
August 10
- The debate over vaccinating kids against COVID – Politico features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- COVID messages from doctors change behaviors across racial lines – The Harvard Gazette features MGH physician Lucy Ogbu-Nwobodo
- Massachusetts medical leaders advise workplace vaccine mandates – Boston Herald features MGH president Peter Slavin
- DPH weekly report detects 2,200 more breakthrough cases in Massachusetts – 22 News features MGH president Peter Slavin
- Crowded Prisons Are Breeding Grounds for COVID-19: Study – U.S. News coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Amir Mohareb
August 9
- Epidemiologist says Massachusetts faring better than other states during COVID-19 Delta surge – WCBV features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- Young adults driving surge – Salem News features MGH physician Paul Biddinger
August 8
- Glaring COVID-19 data omission demands a fix – Boston Globe features MGH director of the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center and the Psychiatry Gender Identity Program Alex Keuroghlian
August 7
- Will COVID vaccine booster shots be needed? It's likely, experts say, but the immunocompromised should be prioritized – Detroit Free Press features MGH physician Camille Kotton
August 6
- New device can diagnose Covid-19 from saliva samples – MIT News coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Xiao Tan
- How will the pandemic end? The science of past outbreaks offers clues – National Geographic features MGH investigator Jagpreet Chhatwal
August 5
- The Present and Future of COVID Variants– Harvard Medical School features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
- Mask Mandate Bans Spark Confusion, Concern as Unvaccinated Kids Head to School – U.S. News features MGHfC physician Jason Harris
August 4
- WHO calls for moratorium on booster vaccine shots through September, citing global disparity – Washington Post features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- Testing, vaccinations needed amid Delta surge – MedicalXpress features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
- Heal first, then vaccinate: How 9 systems are connecting COVID-19 survivors with the vaccine – Becker’s Hospital Review features MGHPO Senior Vice President for Performance Improvement and Service Excellence Inga Lennes
- 25 Investigates: MA teacher COVID vaccinations go untracked, even as school reopenings loom – Boston 25 features MGH physician Ali Raja
August 3
- The present and future of COVID variants – Harvard Gazette features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
August 2
- Masks and covid-19: Explaining the latest guidance from the CDC and other experts – Washington Post features MGH Infection Control Unit associate chief Erica Shenoy
August 1
- États-Unis: «l’épidémie est de nouveau hors de contrôle» – Le Journal de Québec features MGH physician Julien Cavanagh
July 2021
July 31
- Mass. General doc on how COVID delta variant is impacting local hospitals – WCVB features MGH physician Ali Raja
- Younger and unvaccinated: The new face of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Massachusetts – Boston Globe features MGH physician Alister Martin
- Mobile Vaccination Clinics Continue at Gillette Stadium Events – New England Patriots features The Kraft Center for Community Health at MGH
July 30
- Provincetown Data Suggests Vaccines Protect Against Complications, But Not Delta Transmission – WBUR features MGH physician Jacob Lemieux
- COVID outcomes predictor suffers only slight sophomore slump – AI in Healthcare coverage of study led by MGH investigator Roy Perlis
July 29
- Please Don’t Rush to Get a Third Covid Shot – New Republic features MGH physician Camille Kotton
July 28
- Mass. General doctor discusses possibility of third dose of Pfizer vaccine – Western Mass News features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- Doctors, Health Experts Urge Baker to Implement School Mask Mandate – NBC Boston quotes MGH physician Regina Larocque
July 27
- Preparations underway for children’s COVID-19 vaccine ahead of third pandemic-influenced school year in Mass. – WHDH features MGH Physician Paul Biddinger
- Second COVID Shot Safe in Folks Who Had Allergic Reaction to First – U.S News coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
July 26
- Nerve damage in cornea could be sign of 'long COVID,' study hints – LIVESCIENCE quotes MGH investigator Anne Louise Oaklander
- Second mRNA Dose Safe After Allergic Reaction to First: Study – Medscape coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
- What Does a Pediatrician Specializing In Infectious Diseases Say About the Delta Variant? – WGBH features MGHfC physician Ann Murray
- Mask up if you want, but vaccines have you covered as COVID cases rise, experts say – Boston Globe features MGH physician David Hooper
- COVID vaccinations for children topic of oversight hearing to be held at Museum of Science – Mass Live features MGH physician Paul Biddinger
July 23
- CDC Panel Says J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Benefits Outweigh Risks – Healthline coverage features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- Mass General's COVID-19 testing pods saved money, boosted test capacity, study finds – Becker’s Hospital Review coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Kristian Olson
- Biden Officials Now Expect Vulnerable Americans to Need Booster Shots – The New York Times features MGH physician Camille Kotton
July 22
CDC exploring options to get additional coronavirus doses for the immunocompromised – The Washington Post coverage features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- CDC advisory group urges action on vaccine booster for immune-compromised people – NBC News features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- FSU football educating players about COVID vaccine, 'getting closer' to 85% – Tallahassee Democrat features MGH physician Myron Rolle
July 21
- Provincetown's Breakthrough COVID Cluster: What to Know – NBC Boston features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- Top Massachusetts doctor concerned about ‘exponential’ coronavirus growth that previously led to shutdowns – Boston Herald features MGH chair of radiology David Rosman
- Diet, Socioeconomic Status Linked to Risk of COVID – Whole Foods Magazine
features MGH physician Andrew Chan
July 20
- Vaccinated people can still get COVID. Here are the most common symptoms, study says – Miami Herald coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Andrew Chan
- Experts suspect Delta variant is driving large number of breakthrough cases in Provincetown – Boston Globe features MGH physician Mark Siedner
July 19
- Inside the cutthroat race to secure doses of the COVID-19 vaccine – New York Post features MGH investigator Ingrid Katz
- Top pediatricians recommend masks in school this fall, even for vaccinated children – Boston Globe features interim chief of infectious diseases at MGH Louise Ivers
July 18
- Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines do not appear to pose serious risk during pregnancy, research shows – Fintech News coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Galit Alter
- Vaccine Inequity: Inside the Cutthroat Race to Secure Doses – NBC Philadelphia features MGH investigator Ingrid Katz
- Children remember parents lost to COVID-19 – CBS News features MGH psychologist and associate director of the Parenting at a Challenging Time program Cynthia Moore
July 16
- Consensus Statement: Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines for Health Care Personnel – IDSE
coverage of statement co-authored by MGH investigators Ramy Elshaboury and Erica Shenoy - Study: Physicians are widely effective messengers of COVID-19 information – Medical Xpress coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigators
July 15
- Study finds physicians are widely effective messengers of Covid-19 information – MIT News coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Lucy Ogbu-Nwobodo and
MGHfC investigator Carlos Torres - Another 236 COVID cases in Massachusetts are announced as delta variant raises concerns of further spread – Mass Live features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- Addressing vaccine hesitancy in Massachusetts’ hardest-hit community – PBS
features MGH Chelsea Healthcare Center physician Dean Xerras and MGH physician John Iafrate - COVID-19’s Effects on Kids Are Even Stranger Than We Thought – The Atlantic
quotes MGHfC pulmonologist Lael Yonker - CDC advisers to consider additional coronavirus dose for immunocompromised patients – The Washington Post features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- To Mask, or Not to Mask: Epidemiologists Debate Rules for K-12 Students This Fall – WBUR features MGH physician Andrea Ciaranello
July 14
- ‘History Repeating Itself’: Delta Variant Behind Increase In COVID-19 Cases Nationwide – CBS Boston features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- Medical Groups Back Vaccine Mandates for Health Care Workers – WebMD covers statement co-authored by MGH Infection Control Unit associate chief Erica Shenoy
- Vaxxed or axed: To protect patients, every health care worker must be vaccinated – STAT mentions MGH
July 13
- Can body composition metrics foretell COVID-19 patient outcomes? – Aunt Minnie coverage of study led by MGH investigator Katherine Bunnell
- Op-Ed: Immunocompromised people shouldn’t have to wait for COVID-19 booster shots – Los Angeles Times mentions MGH patient care
July 12
- Why do some people get more sick from Covid? New research reveals the role genetics plays – The Spinoff coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigators Mark Daly and Andrea Ganna
July 8
- Why does COVID-19 impact people in different ways? Genetics play a role, study finds – Detroit Free Press coverage of study co-led by MGH investigator Andrea Ganna
July 3
- Video: Is it safe to be maskless with delta COVID-19 variant? Boston doctor weighs in – WCVB video features MGH physician Ali Raja
- Immune system mutiny: Mast cells and the mystery of long COVID – Salon quotes MGH investigator Kyle Staller
July 2
- Skin Reactions After COVID-19 Vaccination: Rare, Usually Don’t Recur After Second Dose – SciTech Daily coverage of study led by MGH investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
July 1
- Can immune responses alone reveal which COVID-19 vaccines work best? – Science
features MGH investigator Galit Alter
June 2021
June 27
- If You're Vaccinated, This Is the Tell-Tale Sign You Have COVID, Study Says – Best Life coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigators
June 26
- Video: Boston doctor discusses dangers of delta plus COVID-19 variant – WCVB features MGH physician Mark Siedner
June 25
- Skin of color representation needed when discussing COVID-19 vaccine cutaneous reactions – Healio Psoriatic Disease quotes MGH investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
- Study finds disparities among Holyoke residents with coronavirus antibodies – Daily Hampshire Gazette quotes MGH Center for Global Health executive director Louise Ivers
June 24
- Some People Get a Rash after a COVID-19 Vaccine: Here's Why It’s Not a Big Deal– Healthline coverage of study led by MGH investigator Kimberley Blumenthal
- Will J&J Vaccine Protect Against Delta COVID Variant? Boston Doctors Weigh In – NBC Boston features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
June 23
- COVID vaccines and breastfeeding: what the data say – Nature quotes MGH physicians Molly Siegel and Andrea Edlow
- Rash, Itch After COVID Vaccine Rare & Quickly Resolves – HealthDay covers studies led by MGH investigator Kimberley Blumenthal
June 22
- Mass. reaches milestone of 4.1 million people fully vaccinated. Here’s why that matters. – Boston.com quotes MGH physician Alister Martin
- Nearly all recent COVID hospitalizations at UMass, other Mass. hospitals are unvaccinated, data shows – MassLive mentions MGH
June 21
- How a new buddy system is helping health workers grapple with COVID’s toll – STAT coverage of MGH Buddy Program, quotes nurse practitioner Sylvia Perry, Center for Physician Well-Being director Kerri Palamara, physician Kenneth Shelton, and Neonatology and Newborn Medicine administrative director Jennifer Bell
June 20
- As state approaches vaccination goal, it must ‘pull out all the stops’ amid Delta variant threat – Boston Globe quotes senior vice president of equity and community health Joseph Betancourt
June 19
- Video: Boston doctor shares COVID-19 safety tips for Father's Day gatherings – WCVB features MGH physician Emily Hyle
- The same mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines could help treat cancer – USA Today features MGH physician Ryan Sullivan
June 17
- From $1-Million Lotteries to Free Beer: Do COVID Vaccination Incentives Work? – Scientific American quotes MGH Health Decision Sciences Center director Karen Sepucha
June 15
- Prophylactic Anticoagulation Tied to Lower Death Rate in COVID – Medscape mentions editorial co-authored by MGH investigators Andrew Dicks and Ido Weinberg
- Federal authorities select Mass General Brigham for study on long-term effects of COVID-19 – Boston Globe coverage of MGB team led by MGH Biostatistics Center chief Andrea Foulkes
- ‘It Is Critical': Boston Doctors Say Vaccinated People Should Still Get Tested – NBC Boston quotes MGH physician Eric Rosenberg
June 14
- COVID-19: Prophylactic-dose VTE Anticoagulation Associated with Lower 60-Day Mortality – Physician's Weekly mentions editorial co-authored by MGH investigators Andrew Dicks and Ido Weinberg
June 12
- Video: Boston doctor discusses concerns about 'Delta' COVID-19 variant in Massachusetts – WCVB features MGH physician Mark Siedner
June 11
- Major depressive episodes after COVID-19 illness differ from typical presentation – Healio Psychiatry coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Roy Perlis
- DNA test to predict odds of severe COVID-19 draws scrutiny – Science quotes MGH investigator Amit Khera
June 10
- The Vaccines We Have Are Good. But They Could Be So Much Better. – New York Times opinion authored by MGH physicians Michael Callahan and Mark Poznansky
- The C.D.C.’s New Leader Follows the Science. Is That Enough? – New York Times profile of former MGH physician Rochelle Walensky, quotes physician Kenneth Freedberg
June 9
- New Evidence Suggests COVID-19 Vaccines Remain Effective Against Variants – NPR/Shots quotes MGH investigator Marcela Maus
- “The beginning of the end is here for covid, vaccination is key”: Doctor – Yahoo Finance features MGH resident Sejal Hathi
June 7
- No, COVID vaccines don’t make you magnetic. Experts debunk social media videos – Tri-City Herald (Wash.) mentions MGH study
- Would you have your DNA tested to predict how hard COVID-19 would strike? Should you? – Science quotes MGH investigator Amit Khera
June 6
- COVID and children: Risks are small, but not zero – CommonWealth Magazine quotes MGHfC physician Vandana Madhavan
- Asian Americans who experienced COVID-related racism report increased levels of anxiety, depression, and PTSD – Boston Globe quotes MGH Center for Cross-Cultural Student Emotional Wellness research director Cindy Liu and executive director Justin Chen
June 5
- Video: Should parents consider leaving their unvaccinated children at home? – WCVB features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
June 4
- Cruise passengers return to Caribbean as locals still wait to be vaccinated – Miami Herald quotes MGH physician Michael Callahan
June 3
- Massachusetts Hospitals Could Require Employees To Get COVID-19 Vaccine Shots – CBS Boston report includes MGH nurse Marybeth Singh
- Despite state COVID restrictions being lifted, many Mass. hospitals are keeping visitation policies in place– MassLive (subscription required) mentions MGH visitor policy
June 2
- What the pandemic revealed about GI – Becker's GI & Endoscopy quotes MGH investigator Andrew Chan
May 2021
May 27
- Study of Big Ten college athletes suggests higher risk for post-COVID-19 heart problems – ESPN quotes MGH investigator Aaron Baggish
- Harvard Researchers and Clinicians Battle 'Silent Pandemic' of Mental Health Issues – Harvard Crimson quotes MGH psychiatrists Uma Naidoo, Gregory Fricchione, John Herman, Jordan Smoller, Zeina El-Chemali, MGH Community Psychiatry PRIDE director Luana Marques, and MGH Center for Cross-Cultural Student Emotional Wellness research director Cindy Liu
May 25
- Moderna Says COVID Vaccine Was 100% Effective in Teen Study – CBS Boston report includes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- Moderna to seek authorization for use of its COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents – CBS News features MGH resident Sejal Hathi
- Moderna, with new results, set to seek vaccine clearance for young teens – BioPharma Dive quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton
- New Task Force to Study How Viruses Spread from Animals to Humans In Order to Prevent Future Pandemics– GBH News/In It Together report features MGH Center for Quantitative Health director Roy Perlis (second segment)
- How You Can Help Staff Recover From Pandemic Burnout, According To Two Experts – Forbes quotes MGH Learning and Emotional Assessment Program director Molly Colvin
May 24
- India’s rising COVID-19 death toll impacting MA residents – Boston 25 News features MGH Center for Global Health executive director Louise Ivers
- Mass. Vaccinations Are Up and Infections Are Down, But Racial and Ethnic Gaps Persist – GBH News/All Things Considered report includes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
May 22
- Video: Boston doctor explains why people who had COVID-19 need to get vaccine – WCVB features MGH physician Ali Raja
May 21
- Clinical trial aims to discover the reason behind rare reactions to COVID-19 vaccines – WCVB features MGH investigator Kimberly Blumenthal
May 20
- Amid progress on COVID-19, a mental health crisis looms – Facing South mentions 2018 study co-authored by MGH investigator Alexander Tsai
- Politicians Rush to Preserve Online Doctors Visits Made Popular During COVID – Bloomberg mentions patient care at MGH, quotes Center for TeleHealth director Lee Schwamm
May 19
- Is CDC ‘covering up’ number of break-through infections? – WCVB features MGH physician Mark Siedner
May 18
- INSPIRATION-S: Statin therapy fails to prevent thrombosis, death in severe COVID-19 – Cardiology Today includes perspectives by MGH investigator Doreen Defaria Yeh
- No, obesity did not reduce the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in clinical trials – Verify quotes MGH physician Fatima Cody Stanford
- Even With Vaccines, Coronavirus Testing Remains Crucial – GBH News/In It Together program features MGH physician Alister Martin
May 17
- ACTION: Rivaroxaban-based anticoagulation strategy fails to improve outcomes in COVID-19 – Cardiology Today includes perspectives by MGH investigator Doreen Defaria Yeh
- Boston doctor surprised by Gov. Baker's decision to move up full reopening – WCVB features MGH physician Ali Raja
- Where You'll Still Need to Wear a Mask in Mass., Even If You're Vaccinated – NBC Boston report features MGH physician-in-chief Katrina Armstrong
- What will commuting look like as Massachusetts fully reopens? – Boston 25 News quotes Mass General Cancer Center program coordinator Nancy Higgins
- DARE-19 Didn't Pay Off for Farxiga in COVID-19 – MedPage Today quotes MGH investigator James Januzzi
May 16
- DARE-19: No significant decrease in major events; dapagliflozin well tolerated in COVID-19 –Cardiology Today includes perspectives by MGH investigator James Januzzi
- COVID-19 Trigger: Indian Researchers Report First Case of Rare Blood Clot Recurrence in Patient’s Arms – Science Times mentions MGH study
- Use of a Rapid, High-Sensitivity Troponin Protocol Doesn’t Boost 1-Year Outcomes – TCTMD quotes MGH investigator James Januzzi
- Dapagliflozin No Help, But No Harm, in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients – TCTMD quotes MGH investigator James Januzzi
May 15
- Video: Boston doctor answers top questions about CDC's new mask guidance – WCVB report features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- Why vaccine equity still matters – Boston Globe quotes MGH physician Alister Martin
May 14
- Cancer Trends: How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Cancer Screening? – Everyday Health quotes MGH physician Jennifer Haas
- The COVID dilemma: How vaccinated parents are negotiating life with unvaccinated kids – Boston Globe quotes MGHfC physician Shannon Scott-Vernaglia and MGH Child Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Program co-director Aude Henin
May 13
- 'I Helped Dying COVID Patients Say Goodbye. I Can't Forget' – Newsweek opinion by MGH physician Alexis Drutchas
- A Year Into the Pandemic, Science Carries on at ACC – AJMC quotes MGH Corrigan Minehan Heart Center director of education Douglas Drachman
May 12
- CDC Recommends Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for 12- to 15-Year-Olds – Wall Street Journal quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton
- Officials Hope Vaccinating Kids 12 and Older Will Help Halt Virus Spread – WBUR/CommonHealth quotes MGH physician Andrea Ciaranello
- Many IBD Patients Skipped or Reduced Medication Doses Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic – Everyday Health quotes MGH physician Bharati Kochar
- Doctors fear COVID-19 vaccines are messing with mammograms– Los Angeles Times quotes MGH Breast Imaging director Constance Lehman
- Are ‘covid nails’ a sign you had the virus? Experts weigh in – Washington Post quotes MGH investigator Esther Freeman
- Meet a Group of Volunteers Bringing the Vaccine Into Boston Communities with Low Rates– WBUR/CommonHealth features MGH physician Alister Martin
May 11
- Experts Say Link Between Heart Inflammation and COVID Shot Unlikely – VeryWell Health quotes MGH physician Christopher Newton-Cheh
- Local Fire Captain to Receive Special Profile in Courage Award for Work During Pandemic– GBH News/In It Together
features MGH investigator Marcia Goldberg (second segment)
May 10
- WHO classifies triple-mutant Covid variant from India as global health risk – Yahoo Finance features MGH resident Sejal Hathi
- Mass. ready to vaccinate younger teens – North Andover Eagle-Tribune quotes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- Vaccine Hesitancy Driven for Some by Fear of Allergic Reactions – WTTW (Chicago) features MGH physician Anna Wolfson
May 8
- Fat shaming, BMI and alienation: COVID-19 brought new stigma to large-sized people – Los Angeles Times quotes MGH physician Fatima Cody Stanford
- Did the Pandemic Give a Bunch of Men “Dad Bods” Again? – Inside Hook quotes MGH physician Fatima Cody Stanford
- Even after a second dose, COVID-19 vaccines may not provide protection for transplant recipients – Boston Globe quotes MGH Transplant and Immunocompromised Host Infectious Diseases clinical director Camille Kotton
- Video: Boston doctor encouraged by drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU cases in Massachusetts – WCVB features MGH physician Jarone Lee
May 7
- As Vaccination Rates Increase, Doctors Remind Patients to Resume Routine Cancer Screenings – VeryWell Health quotes MGH physician Jennifer Haas
- Can You Donate Blood After the COVID Vaccine? Here's What Experts Say – NBC Boston quotes MGH Blood Donor Services Kim Cronin
- ‘Crying Out for Help’: Harvard Affiliates on Pandemic Front Line Describe Mental Health Toll – Harvard Crimson
quotes MGH physician David Brown, psychiatrist John Herman, nurses Suzanne Algeri and Brittany Sheehan, psychologist Elyse Park, Center for Physician Well-Being director Kerri Palamara McGrath, Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger, resident Narsis Attar, and MGH/BWH fellow Kathryn Bowman
May 6
- Basic medical research took a hit during the pandemic. It might take years to recover – AAMC quotes Harvard/MGH Center on Genomics, Vulnerable Populations, and Health Disparities project director Erica Warner
- Another COVID-19 Side Effect: 'Zoom Dysmorphia' – MedPage Today coverage of study led by MGH investigator Arianne Shadi Kourosh
- Teen mental health continues to struggle in pandemic, returning to school tough transition – Boston Herald quotes MGH psychologist Archana Basu
- Broken Ventilators Add Momentum to ‘Right to Repair’ Movement – Bloomberg Businessweek quotes MGH physician Jarone Lee
May 5
- Some Mass. high schools begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to students – WHDH report features MGH physician Sandy Nelson
- Addressing Kids' Mental Health Post-Pandemic Will Take Time, Says MGH Child Psychiatrist – GBH/Greater Boston features MGHfC psychiatrist Paula Rauch
- Protein ‘signature’ linked to severe COVID-19 outcomes identified, Mass General Hospital study says –BostonGlobe coverage of study co-led by MGH investigator Michael Filbin
- Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines induce T-cell immunity against SARS-CoV-2 – News Medical coverage of study led by MGH investigator Marcela Maus
May 4
- New research on COVID-19 vaccines and allergic reactions – Global News (Canada) features MGH physician Aleena Banerji
- Mass. Confirms 718 New COVID Cases, 5 More Deaths – NBC Boston quotes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- Wait—When Are We Supposed to Be Wearing Masks If We're Fully Vaccinated? Doctors Explain – Parade quotes MGH physician Erica Shenoy
- The Liberals Who Can’t Quit Lockdown – The Atlantic quotes MGHfC psychiatrist Elizabeth Pinsky
May 3
- Antibody drug neutralizes virus variants in lab study; COVID-19 antibodies detectable 12 months after infection –Reuters mentions study co-authored by MGH investigator Andrew Chan
- Vaccination plan shifts to target remaining MA population – Boston 25 News features MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- How one primary care doctor found her role in the fight against COVID-19 – Marketplace features MGH physician and writer in residence Suzanne Koven
- Public Health Experts Push for Global Approach to Vaccinations – GBH News/In It Together features MGH Center for Global Health executive director Louise Ivers
- Baker announces plans to close four mass vaccination sites in June, shift supply to regional sites– Boston Globe quotes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
May 2
- ‘It’s everywhere. It’s every family. I get depressed by the hour.’ Mass. residents from India, Brazil watch from afar as COVID-19 horrors unfold – Boston Globe quotes MGH investigator Vijeta Deshpande
May 1
- Video: Boston doctor weighs in on whether youth athletes still need to wear face masks – WCVB features MGH physician Ali Raja
April 2021
April 30
- Researchers Seek Antiviral Pill That Would Ease COVID Severity – HealthDay quotes MGH HIV Clinical Services and Education director Rajesh Gandhi
- More Than Half of Massachusetts Is Vaccinated, But Younger Residents 'Take Their Time' – GBH News quotes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- Despite All the Talk, Covid Vaccination Does Not Infect People With Shingles – KHN mentions MGH study
- Study identifies two distinct phenotypes of COVID-19-associated ARDS – Healio Pulmonology coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Sylvia Ranjeva
April 29
- A vaccine side effect you haven't heard about: Weird food cravings – Boston Globe quotes MGH physician Shruthi Mahalingaiah
- A Man in Italy Got COVID-19. Then His Cancer Went Into Remission. – Slate quotes MGH investigator Howard Kaufman
- Do I Have to Get the Covid Vaccine in My Arm? – New York Times quotes MGH Lymphedema Research Program associate director Cheryl Brunelle and director Alphonse Taghian, and Breast Imaging director Constance Lehman
- COVID-19 Autopsies Uncover Ways the Coronavirus Kills – WBUR/CommonHealth interview with MGH/Broad Institute investigator Alexandra-Chloé Villani
- People with Neurological Conditions at Greater Risk of Death by COVID-19 – U.S. News & World Report quotes MGH Stroke Division chief Natalia Rost
- Placental infection may be more likely early in pregnancy; COVID-19 may cause heart failure in some patients – Reuters coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Drucilla Roberts
April 28
- Pfizer’s At-Home Pill for Treating COVID Could Be Ready By the End of the Year – Vice quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi
- COVID-19 vaccines may not offer complete protection for people with compromised immune systems – ABC News co-authored by incoming MGH resident Olivia Davies
April 27
- Preparing For Disaster: Health Readiness Expert’s Performance Review – Pioneer Institute/Hubwonk features MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- What if you don’t feel COVID-19 vaccine side effects? – Deseret News quotes MGH investigator Esther Freeman
- You can now purchase same-day COVID tests in pharmacies across Massachusetts; But here’s what experts are saying as more at-home tests go to market – MassLive (subscription required) quotes MGH physician Mark Siedner
- COVID-19 Booster Shots – CTV Morning Live Ottawa features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
- What you need to know if you are thinking of cruising this summer – Miami Herald quotes MGH physician Michael Callahan
April 26
- India’s COVID-19 surge is a flashback, and a warning, to many in Massachusetts – Boston Globe quotes MGH Center for Global Health executive director Louise Ivers
- COVID-19 brought health care into the 21st century. Here’s what we need from telehealth next – Boston Globe mentions MGH
- COVID-19 Spreads in India While U.S. Vaccine Demand Slows – GBH News/Greater Boston features MGH physician Louise Ivers
- Dermatologic Reactions to the COVID-19 Vaccine – HCP Live video features MGH investigator Esther Freeman
- COVID treatment has improved, but many wish for an easy pill – Associated Press quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi
- Biologic Therapy Not Linked to Increased to Worse COVID-19 Infection, Death Risks – HCP Live coverage of presentation by MGH investigator Vartan Pahalyants
April 24
- Video: Benefits of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine 'far outweigh' risk, Boston doctor says – WCVB report features MGH physician Mark Siedner
April 23
- Robert Kraft & Mass General Hospital Team Up To Create Mobile COVID Services Program For Vulnerable Communities – CBS Boston report features MGH Charlestown HealthCare Center physician Priya Sarin Gupta and Kraft Center for Community Health executive director Elsie Taveras
- Are Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Safe During Pregnancy? Boston Doctors Respond to Study – NBC Boston report features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
April 22
- Coronavirus: Vaccines and women's health – Boston 25 News report features MGH physician Shruthi Mahalingaiah
April 21
- Can I take a pain reliever? Should I avoid alcohol? Here’s what experts say you can do right after you’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine – Boston Globe quotes MGH physician Sandra Nelson
- SARS-CoV-2 infection in young athletes tied to low risk for cardiac events – Cardiology Today coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Nathaniel Moulson
- It’s rare and expected, but some fully vaccinated people are catching COVID-19 – Boston Globe quotes MGH physician Erica Shenoy
- Have Allergies? See If You're at Risk for Severe COVID Vaccine Reaction – HealthDay coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigators Kimberly Blumenthal and Aleena Banerji
April 20
- Catching COVID-19 after being vaccinated isn’t a myth. It happened to me – STAT opinion by MGH Transitional Age Youth Clinic psychiatrist Stephen Tourjee
- SARS-CoV-2 Cardiac Involvement Low in Collegiate Athletes – HealthDay coverage of study co-authored by MGH investigator Nathaniel Moulson
- A year into COVID, hospitals find a new normal – Boston Globe quotes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- Dance Review: “Postcards from the Front” — A Pandemic Time Capsule – The Arts Fuse quotes MGH physician Paul Currier
April 18
- Vaccine Eligibility Expands To All People 16 Or Over. Is Massachusetts Ready? – GBH News features MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
April 17
- Video: Boston doctor concerned about COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy – WCVB features MGH physician Ali Raja
- Study shows less than 1% of COVID-positive college athletes developed heart issues – ESPN coverage of studies co-authored by MGH investigator Aaron Baggish
- Cohan: Massachusetts, other states should reconsider feds’ complete J&J coronavirus vaccine pause – Boston Herald quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton
- Global Stroke Care Takes a Hit During the Pandemic – MedPage Today quotes MGH investigator Natalia Rost
April 16
- How to Get an Appointment When COVID Vaccines Open for Mass. Residents 16+ – CBS Boston features MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- J&J’s Vaccine Is Still On Pause After A CDC Safety Panel Put Off A Vote – Buzzfeed News quotes MGH physician Camille Kotton
- Booster Shots a Likely Reality for COVID-Vaccinated Americans – HealthDay quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi
- Research Roundup: UK Variant Not as Lethal as Originally Reported and More – BioSpace coverage of study co-led by MGH investigators Dai Fukumura and Rakesh Jain
April 15
- CDC Panel Says It Needs More Time to Study J&J Vaccine Clotting Cases – HealthDay quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi
- Physicians propose new way to manage a COVID outbreak in long-term care settings – McKnight's Long-Term Care News coverage of study co-authored by MGH IHP investigators
- Ask An Expert: Skin reactions to COVID-19 vaccines – KCBS Radio features MGH investigator Esther Freeman
- Rashes Can Occur After COVID Vaccine, But Dermatologists Say 'Don't Worry' – HealthDay features MGH investigator Esther Freeman
- Why COVID-19 vaccines are raising false red flags of breast cancer – Global News quotes MGH physician Constance Lehman
April 14
- CDC vaccine advisers put off decision on Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine – CNN features MGH physician Camille Kotton
- Dr. Sandy Nelson discusses J&J concerns, next steps – WCVB features MGH physician Sandra Nelson
- Discussion: Understanding and tracking 'long COVID' – PRI/The World program features MGH investigator Andrew Chan
- Doctors Highlight Differences in Blood Clots Tied to J&J Vaccine, Birth Control – NBC Boston features MGH physician Hanny al-Samkari
- The bad news—and the good—about obesity and COVID-19 – The AMA quotes MGH physician Fatima Cody Stanford
- Vaccinations, genome sequencing and COVID testing: How Massachusetts can contain coronavirus spread as new variants emerge – MassLive quotes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- Blood clots and COVID-19 vaccines: How scientists are starting to unravel the rare side effect of the J&J and AstraZeneca vaccines – USA Today quotes MGH physician Hanny Al-Samkari
- Could we save lives by assigning each American a place in line for vaccines? – USA Today quotes MGH Laboratory of Computer Science investigator Hossein Estiri
April 13
- Here’s what we know about J&J’s vaccine and rare blood clots – The Los Angeles Times quotes MGH physician Hanny Al-Samkari
- J&J vaccine: Convenience at a price? – Boston 25 News features MGH physician Mark Poznansky
- Massachusetts medical experts express concern about vaccine hesitancy amid Johnson & Johnson pause – The Boston Herald quotes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- What you need to know about COVID-19 variants – CommonWealth Magazine quotes MGH Division of Emergency Preparedness chief Paul Biddinger
- Federal official: CDC, FDA taking reports of blood clots and J&J Covid-19 vaccine 'seriously' – CNN quotes MGH physician Hanny Al-Samkari
- U.S. Health Agencies Call for Pause in J&J COVID Vaccine After 6 People Develop Clots – HealthDay quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi
- 5 steps to address burnout on the front lines of COVID-19 care – AMA coverage of presentation by MGH Center for Physician Well-Being director Kerri Palamara
- 1,848 wasted coronavirus vaccine doses in Massachusetts: State tally – Boston Herald mentions MGH
April 12
- Seizures Common in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients – The Scientist coverage of study co-led by MGH investigator M. Brandon Westover
- Dr. Siedner on vaccines for teens and ‘real-world data’ – WCVB features MGH physician Mark Siedner
- As COVID Variants Surge, Tracking Where They're Spreading in Mass. Remains a Challenge – GBH News
features MGH physicians Priya Sarin Gupta and Regina LaRocque - Had Facial Fillers? What You Need to Know About COVID Vaccines – HealthDay coverage of study led by MGH investigator Esther Freeman
- Terrifying Viral Videos of Shaking After COVID-19 Vaccines Are Not What They Seem – Science Alert
coverage of viewpoint co-authored by MGH investigator David Perez
April 11
- Study bolsters the case that antibody drugs can protect against COVID-19 – The New York Times quotes MGH physician Rajesh Gandhi