Data-driven COVID-19 care
A new algorithm created by Johns Hopkins scientists predicts which COVID-19 patients will become gravely ill.
A new algorithm created by Johns Hopkins scientists predicts which COVID-19 patients will become gravely ill.
As the pandemic calms in the U.S., a growing number of states have started scaling back how often they update their dashboards tracking what’s happening with the virus. The moves are sparking alarm among many public health experts. “One of the most troubling trends recently has been that states are making the decision to either slow … Continued
Public health expert and mom of three Keri Althoff has tips for families navigating a half-vaxxed summer “One of the hardest parts about being a parent right now is feeling like even though you’re vaccinated and ready to celebrate that, you’re still living with one foot in the unvaccinated world,” says Johns Hopkins epidemiologist and … Continued
At the beginning of the pandemic, it seemed like COVID-19 didn’t really affect young people. But a recent uptick in cases and hospitalizations among younger adults could point to the transmissibility of newer variants. Dr. Emily Martin, an epidemiologist at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health, talks with Dr. Josh Sharfstein about how … Continued
Dr. Justin Lessler, an infectious disease epidemiologist, returns to the podcast to talk to Dr. Josh Sharfstein about the Scenario Modeling Hub’s models for the fall of 2021. Researchers projected what could happen under four scenarios of vaccination rates and viral control measures. The upshot? As has been the case since the beginning, what happens … Continued
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked heightened awareness of cleaning and disinfecting procedures in many industries. Health care facilities have long been familiar with protocols for disinfecting tools and equipment, and now, scientists are studying methods to improve these procedures, making them safer and more efficient for patients and health care workers.
The Johns Hopkins University’s Coronavirus Resource Center on May 17 is launching the Pandemic Data Initiative as a new resource to spotlight systemic deficiencies in the collecting and reporting of pandemic data, to examine how those challenges hinder COVID-19 responses, and to explore possible solutions to improve public data.
Families in the US are ready for rest and fun this summer after a very long year. But with unvaccinated children and changing guidance for vaccinated adults, how can families plan ahead for summer camps and travel? Guest host Dr. Colleen Barry talks with epidemiologist Dr. Keri Althoff, and Lisa David, director of an overnight … Continued
Are school closures helpful in preventing outbreaks of COVID-19? Epidemiologist Justin Lessler and statistician researcher Elizabeth Stuart co-authored a recent research paper looking at the risk of COVID-19 in households where a child attended in-person schooling. They talk with Stephanie Desmon about what they learned.
The Johns Hopkins University‘s Coronavirus Resource Center on May 17 is launching the Pandemic Data Initiative as a new resource to spotlight systemic deficiencies in the collecting and reporting of pandemic data, to examine how those challenges hinder COVID-19 responses, and to explore possible solutions to improve public data.