Who Suffers when Hospitals Close? The Pandemic offers Some Lessons.

Who Suffers when Hospitals Close? The Pandemic offers Some Lessons.

By Urban Matters | Editorial Credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com One of New York City’s oldest hospitals currently finds itself in what might be termed critical condition. Acquired over a decade ago by the Mount Sinai Health System, the 799-bed Beth Israel hospital on East 16th Street, founded in 1890, has been slated for eventual […]

Is it COVID-19? Flu? At-home rapid tests could help you and your doctor decide on a treatment plan

Is it COVID-19? Flu? At-home rapid tests could help you and your doctor decide on a treatment plan

By, THECONVERSATION | Editorial credit: PhotoRedHeart / Shutterstock.com A scratchy, sore throat, a relentless fever, a pounding head and a nasty cough – these symptoms all scream upper respiratory illness. But which one? Many of the viruses that cause upper respiratory infections such as influenza A or B and the virus that causes COVID-19 all employ similar tactics. They […]