Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 tied to rare but severe eye infection
(HealthDay)—A rare, sight-stealing infection might be triggered by COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Dec 14, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Diabetic eye disease associated with five-fold risk of severe COVID-19
People with diabetes and eye disease have a five-fold increased risk of requiring intubation when hospitalised with COVID-19.
Nov 24, 2020
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Health
Closing the gap for vision: Good progress made but still a way to go
University of Melbourne public health leader and ophthalmologist, Professor Hugh Taylor said 2020 has presented additional challenges with COVID-19 leading to reduced access to eye screening, examination and surgery, all ...
Nov 20, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Coping with online burnout
During the COVID-19 pandemic, online communication increased considerably. Apps, such as Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, and Cisco Webex were key in keeping the educational, economic, and health sectors alive and ongoing during the ...
Nov 11, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New coronavirus can infect your eyes as well as your lungs
COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory infection, but experts have suspected the virus can also infiltrate the eyes. Now, scientists have more direct evidence of it.
Oct 9, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Ultraviolet light can make indoor spaces safer during the pandemic – if it's used the right way
Ultraviolet light has a long history as a disinfectant and the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, is readily rendered harmless by UV light. The question is how best to harness UV light to fight the spread of the virus ...
Sep 10, 2020
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Health
As REM sleep declines, life span suffers
Deep sleep is essential for good health, and too little of it may shorten your life, a new study suggests.
Jul 7, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
6 feet of social distancing best, but even 3 feet should help: study
(HealthDay)—"Social distancing" is the watchword for keeping the new coronavirus at bay, but how far apart is enough? Researchers say they may have an answer.
Jun 2, 2020
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Medical research
Potential new treatment for severe dry eye disease
Scientists have discovered a potential new treatment for a disease that causes severe dry eyes and dry mouth.
May 5, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Wastewater test could provide early warning of COVID-19
Researchers at Cranfield University are working on a new test to detect SARS-CoV-2 in the wastewater of communities infected with the virus.
Mar 31, 2020
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