Study examines racial and ethnic disparities among COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center research shows Massachusetts’ Black and Latinx communities have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. (August 27, 2020)
Single-shot COVID-19 vaccine protects non-human primates
Findings published by a team of BIDMC scientists lay the groundwork for a newly launched COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial. (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, July 30, 2020)
Study finds significant decline in emergent medical, surgical and obstetric hospitalizations during early phase of COVID-19 public health emergency at BIDMC
BIDMC researchers show a decline of emergent medical, surgical and obstetric hospitalizations during the six weeks following the COVID-19 pandemic. (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, July 23, 2020)
Study: Surgical delay associated with increased risk in some gastrointestinal malignancies
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, widespread cancellations of electively-scheduled or “non-emergency” operations were implemented to free up hospital beds and conserve protective equipment for health care workers. (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, July 7, 2020)
Respirators may be disinfected up to 20 times without loss of fit or filtration
As infection rates begin to spike in some regions around the country, a team of microbiologists from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center identified an efficient, low-cost method of disinfecting N95 respirators for re-use up to 20 times. (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, July 2, 2020)
National survey on COVID-19 pandemic shows significant mental health impact
Report reveals a snapshot of American emotional and mental well-being in late May. (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, July 1, 2020)
Warmer temperatures slow COVID-19 transmission, but not by much
In a study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, researchers led by Shiv Sehra, MD, of Mount Auburn Hospital, reveal that while the rate of COVID-19 incidence may decrease with warmer temperatures and a higher UV index, the impact is modest. (Mount Auburn Hospital, June 1, 2020)
BIDMC-developed vaccines protect against COVID-19 in non-human primates, study finds
Companion study suggests initial infection with SARS-CoV-2 protects against re-infection following repeat exposure to the virus. (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, May 20, 2020)
Researchers report sharp decline in patient visits for heart attack, stroke and cancer care during COVID-19 pandemic
For the first time, BIDMC physician-scientists quantified the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the numbers of patients seeking medical attention for select potentially life-threatening diagnoses. (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, May 18, 2020)
Study confirms critically ill patients with COVID-19 benefit from mechanical ventilation
Research findings support the use of mechanical ventilation respiratory therapy for treatment of COVID-19 respiratory failure. (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, May 13, 2020)
Academic and industry experts collaborate to open up new supply chain to alleviate shortage of medical supplies caused by COVID-19
Due to medical supply shortages brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Massachusetts Manufacturers Emergency Response Taskforce mobilized to produce the testing supplies, medical devices and personal protective equipment that health care workers need to fight the epidemic in Massachusetts and beyond. (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, May 6, 2020)
BIDMC-led clinical trial identifies four novel 3D-printed swabs for use in COVID-19 testing
Clinical trial identifies four prototypes of 3D-printed swabs for COVID-19 testing. Large-scale production could reduce one obstacle to widespread testing. (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, April 20, 2020)