Today, I want to share some thoughts about the coronavirus that I haven’t yet shared with anyone except for my closest friends and colleagues. The first is that, in my opinion, this pandemic is [...]
Tag: COVID-19
Cancer overdiagnosis causes needless suffering
Yesterday, I talked about the critical importance of routine cancer screening, even in the era of COVID-19. So today, I thought we should take a quick look at the other side of the coin. Because [...]
Beyond COVID-19: Routine screenings are still essential
For months now, COVID-19 has dominated headlines—turning every other aspect of health into background noise. But while this pandemic may have paralyzed the country, the fact is, you can’t afford [...]
COVID-19: If universal testing isn’t the answer, then what is?
This week, we discussed the benefits, pitfalls, and limitations of our current crop of COVID-19 tests. So today, let’s wrap it all up… We’ve only tested a small percent of Americans so far. So [...]
COVID-19: Why smarter testing will make for a safer reopening
Earlier this week, I mentioned research showing that New York City may have a 20 percent prevalence rate of COVID-19 infection, as of the end of April—with many, many asymptomatic people among [...]
COVID-19: Here’s what increased testing can tell us…
Yesterday, I started to explain why expanded testing won’t necessarily guide the way out of pandemic lockdowns. But since it seems to be the topic on everyone’s tongues these days, I feel [...]
COVID-19: Is universal testing really the way back?
I’ve really been trying to stay out of the controversy over this pandemic. Yes, it’s hard to stay mum when bad decisions roll out. But the situation has been far too urgent for me to allow myself [...]
COVID-19: Here’s how you can be a hero today
Well, here we go again. Another week, another COVID-19 tale to tell. Or rather, another set of facts to share. Many news organizations are still clamoring for your attention, offering up the most [...]
COVID-19: A light at the end of the tunnel
Today, I’d like to take the opportunity to reflect on what I’ve been seeing here in New York City—the epicenter of this nation’s battle with COVID-19. Because I have to tell you… it has been a [...]
How to be a leader in the time of COVID-19
Even two months into this global ordeal, there seems to be so much noise out there about COVID-19. You can’t really turn anywhere without confronting it: It comes from your television, your [...]