Critical Care Doctor Explains Directives Followed In Near-Death Cases
Dr. Jessica Zitter, a critical and palliative care specialist takes listener questions about advanced directives that doctors follow in critical situations.
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1st Known U.S. COVID-19 Death Was Weeks Earlier Than Previously Thought
The first U.S. COVID-19 death took place on Feb. 6, an autopsy shows. The person died at home in Santa Clara County, Calif., at a time when testing in the U.S. was tightly limited.
Philosophy Professor Helps To Solve Ethical Problems During Lockdown
David Chan, a philosophy professor at the University of Alabama, puzzles over the moral quandaries listeners face during the coronavirus outbreak.
After The ICU, Many COVID-19 Survivors Face A Long Recovery
David Williams, 54, spent eight days on a ventilator after he got COVID-19. Weeks after being discharged from the hospital, he still needs an oxygen tube and a walker.
Study Raises Questions About False Negatives From Quick COVID-19 Test
New research suggests the Abbott ID NOW test, which produces results in less than 15 minutes, is the most likely among common tests to reassure people they are not infected when they really are.
Physician Helps Listeners Make Choices
Internal medicine physician Dr. Abraar Karan of Harvard Medical School gives advice to listeners who find themselves in tough situations, such as needing to travel or take care of elders.
Global Health Expert Answers The Most Common Coronavirus Questions
Global health expert Dr. Abraar Karan and NPR's Pien Huang answer the most common listener questions on the spread of the coronavirus, its symptoms, testing and treatment.
Disinfection 101: How To Make Things Around Us Safer
Researcher Joshua Santarpia of the University of Nebraska Medical Center answers listener questions about the best disinfecting practices during the pandemic.
Global Health Expert Answers More Common Coronavirus Questions
Global health expert Dr. Abraar Karan and NPR's Pien Huang answer the most common listener questions on the spread of the coronavirus, its symptoms, testing and treatment.
Listener Questions About When It Will Be Safe To Travel Again
As the country looks to open back up, many wonder what that means for travel. Catharine Hamm, Los Angeles Times travel editor, answers listener questions.