covid-19

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Divergence in Coronavirus Opinions

by Ashton Omdahl
October 13, 2020October 14, 2020
A Day in the Life

Not everyone wants to follow the CDC’s coronavirus guidelines in my home — what should I do? A medical student weighs in.

An illustration of a bride and groom standing apart, with coronavirus cells in the space between them.

Love in the Time of Coronavirus

by Veronica Busa
October 7, 2020
A Day in the Life

Planning a wedding is hard. Canceling it due to a pandemic is harder. Graduate student Veronica Busa lets us in on her wedding journey.

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Walking Through This Pandemic

by Howard Chang
October 2, 2020
A Day in the Life

This pandemic has uprooted nearly every aspect of our lives, including our exercise routines and regimens. For one medical student, walking has become an enjoyable… Read More »Walking Through This Pandemic

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Caring for Your Pet During COVID-19

by Maria Fazal
September 25, 2020
A Day in the Life

COVID-19 is a stressful time and has taken a toll on many people’s physical and mental health. The same can be said for our beloved… Read More »Caring for Your Pet During COVID-19

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Cancer in the Time of Coronavirus

by Emily Marcisak
September 16, 2020
A Day in the Life

Health care has pivoted in response to COVID-19, but how have these changes affected cancer patients? A student shares her perspective on having a parent… Read More »Cancer in the Time of Coronavirus

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ADHD in a Pandemic

by Grace Steward
September 14, 2020
A Day in the Life

Grace Steward, a third-year graduate student, shares how ADHD impacted her work prior to the pandemic. Because the pandemic has radically shifted how we work,… Read More »ADHD in a Pandemic

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Fitness in a COVID Surge

by Alisha Dziarski
September 8, 2020
A Day in the Life

With gyms closed or at limited capacity, many have shifted their workouts to be at home or outdoors. Medical student Alisha Dziarski discusses workout options… Read More »Fitness in a COVID Surge

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Anti-Vax to Anti-Mask: Processing Anti-Science Claims During a Pandemic

by Kristin Brig
September 3, 2020September 3, 2020
Perspectives in Research

So-called anti-maskers have emerged during the COVID pandemic, and their arguments are strikingly similar to anti-vaxxer claims. How do we think about these two together?

A stethoscope is pulled on either side by red and blue ropes, meant to representing medical politics.

The Politics of a Pandemic

by Josh Popp
September 1, 2020
Perspectives in Research

Josh Popp, a biomedical engineering Ph.D. student, looks at the relationship between Americans’ political inclinations and their attitudes about the COVID-19 pandemic.

A mother with her baby is video calling a doctor on a laptop from home.

Telemedicine: The New Tool That’s Here to Stay

Virtual medicine allows flexibility and faster access to health care for many, and the era of COVID-19 has proven its popularity and utility.