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A Delta Airlines pilot wears a face mask to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus as he walks through a terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta. A key senator is asking six U.S. airlines, including Delta, to explain the high rates of delayed and canceled flights this summer, and she's asking whether there are labor shortages despite the airlines getting billions in federal aid to keep workers on the job

Female physicians burn out faster than their male colleagues, according to research by Tim Hoff, professor of management, healthcare systems and health policy at Northeastern. Illustration by Hannah Moore/Northeastern University

The rise in unnecessary MRI referrals is driven by the increase of hospital-employed physicians, says Northeastern professor.

For Manny Lopes, MBA'11, earning his MBA was transformative in expanding his executive skills to lead the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center.

Tim Hoff, a professor of management, healthcare systems, and public policy at Northeastern, says the deficiency of long-term relationships between patients and doctors may affect people's willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

With renewed lockdowns and rising unemployment, reviving economic growth will require increased federal support says Northeastern researchers.

Professor of Supply Chain Management Nada Sanders says many hurdles must be overcome before the COVID-19 vaccines are available for widespread use.

Akos Boateng, DMSB'22, and Erin Cowden, CSSH'21, are two of over 40 students sharing PPE and health tips with fellow community members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Student health advocates have distributed more than 6,000 masks and silver-plated adhesive hooks to hang the masks from, as well as 4,500 bottles of Northeastern-branded sanitizer.

Computer science and business major Rohan Shayi, KCS/DMSB'23, shows off his mask in a student feature for News@Northeastern.

Distinguished Professor Ravi Ramamurti launches a new website featuring how reverse innovation has played a significant role in how countries are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, including best practices in overall strategy, prevention, testing, contact tracing, isolation and quarantining, treatment and vaccines, and reopening.