Archive: 12/02/2020
'Exhausted': Doctors at China's virus epicentre overworked and unprotected
Doctors on the frontline of China's new coronavirus epidemic are facing a daunting task: treat an ever-growing number of infected patients and risk getting infected themselves due to a drastic shortage of masks and other ...
Feb 12, 2020
Japan cruise ship virus cases climb to 174
Another 39 people aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan have tested positive for the new coronavirus, authorities said Wednesday, as thousands more steel themselves for a second week in quarantine.
Feb 12, 2020
Frailty can affect how well older adults fare following emergency surgery
Frailty is the medical term for becoming weaker or experiencing lower levels of activity/energy. Becoming frail as we age increases our risk for poor health, falls, disability, and other serious concerns. This can be especially ...
Feb 12, 2020