COVID-19: Its Eventual Defeat

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Medical AcupunctureVol. 32, No. 3 EditorialFree AccessCOVID-19: Its Eventual DefeatRichard C. NiemtzowRichard C. Niemtzow—Richard C. Niemtzow, MD, PhD, MPH, Editor-in-ChiefSearch for more papers by this authorPublished Online:16 Jun 2020https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2020.29144.rcnAboutSectionsPDF/EPUB ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions Back To Publication ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail First, I would like to express my deepest condolences to those of the readership who have lost family members and loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, many of us have experienced major disruptions/disasters in our clinical practices and businesses and are challenged to start over. For the moment, no remedy to eradicate the virus has been discovered—scientists are working furiously for a solution.1 In the United States, many states are striving to reopen and people who are tired of staying sheltered debate the greater risk: Economic ruin or infection with the virus? Even now, we learn with dismay that young children might be vulnerable to “pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome,” a Kawasaki-like disease, potentially associated with COVID-19.2Despite this catastrophic period in our lives, I remain optimistic. I am sure that our readership has used acupuncture/herbs to help many patients infected with COVID 19; perhaps not necessarily to effect a cure but rather a suppression of the symptoms to help achieve a remission. Medical Acupuncture is interested in what you have achieved and learned to treat your patients. The journal now has a bigger voice. We are indexed in PubMed! There are two ways to communicate how you have helped patients with COVID-19. Respond to our call for articles in a Special Issue on Internal Medicine and COVID-19 or write a Letter to the Editor. All of us desperately desire helpful information and insights. Thank you in advance.So, where do we go from here? Medical Acupuncture will continue to steer through the “rough seas” and stay on course bringing you the latest articles that will help you and your patients. I am certain there are quieter waters ahead. I remain optimistic that we will find our new path. Unfortunately, the way back may no longer be possible. Life can be brutal, but we must get up and move forward. That is our challenge. But most importantly, have the vision to achieve a better future. Shakespeare said: “Dream in light years, challenge miles, walk step by step.”3Go the distance!