This column points out the difficulty in reading scientific papers and offers suggestions for understanding this type of manuscript (which provides insight for what researchers should do to help readers). After a brief history of how scientific writing has evolved,Read More
The authors of this paper argue that advance care planning and discussing goals of care are of heightened importance for patients with chronic, life-limiting disease, due to COVID-19 for three reasons: 1) It is an ethical imperative to avoid providingRead More
This is an overview of COVID-19 in older adults, who are more likely to be infected with the virus and have worse outcomes of COVID-19. Pathophysiology: Angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2) receptor may be a mechanism for cell entry. Since a largeRead More
This rapid evidence review determined that people vary widely in their adherence to quarantine recommendations and provides recommendations for public health officials to improve compliance. Because adhering to quarantine can be difficult, the researchers wanted to assess what factors contributeRead More
This perspective suggests integrating risk communication and community engagement to address the COVID-19 pandemic. By studying the communication in China during the COVID-19 outbreak, scholars provide suggestions for improving emergency responses. These include improvements to internal governmental risk communication systems,Read More
This research article determined that mass media and peer educators are the predominant source of COVID-19 information for health care professionals. The findings from this study of medical professionals, medical students, and community workers in Vietnam suggest that mass mediaRead More
This perspective suggests integrating risk communication and community engagement to address the COVID-19 pandemic. By studying the communication in China during the COVID-19 outbreak, scholars provide suggestions for improving emergency responses. These include improvements to internal governmental risk communication systems,Read More
This editorial provides technical communicators with suggestions to make meaningful and effective communication materials to help local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Technical communicators can make important contributions by providing informational and instructional materials for understanding the COVID-19 crisis. ToRead More
This commentary provides recommendations for using social media effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic. Disseminating accurate and timely information is crucial for decreasing the transmission of COVID-19. One of the fastest ways to share information with the general public is throughRead More
This podcast offers advice for communicating with family and friends about COVID-19. The two-step flow theory states that information starts with the media and then people take that information and filter it out to other people in an attempt toRead More