Health
The coronavirus doesn't exist in isolation—it feeds on other diseases, crises
We may be in self-isolation, but the COVID-19 pandemic is clearly not.
May 26, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Virus pushes science and its controversies centre stage
Hydroxychloroquine, double-blind studies, convalescent plasma, herd immunity—the coronavirus pandemic has thrust the language of science into public view as never before.
May 19, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Vaccine hopes and economic woes as virus spreads
President Donald Trump voiced hope Friday that a coronavirus vaccine will be available by late 2020, cushioning dire US economic news as parts of Europe re-open despite fears of a second wave of the pandemic.
May 16, 2020
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Medical research
Acute stress may slow down the spread of fears
New psychology research from the University of Konstanz reveals that stress changes the way we deal with risky information—results that shed light on how stressful events, such as a global crisis, can influence how information ...
May 13, 2020
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Addiction
Study finds newborn opioid withdrawal rates show evidence of stabilizing
Rates of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) have plateaued after 20 years of increasing frequency across the country, according to a new study published in Health Affairs. NAS is a withdrawal syndrome experienced by some ...
May 13, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How COVID-19 is impacting health policy at federal, state and local levels
As the novel coronavirus pandemic surges in metropolitan areas across the U.S., hospital systems, public health departments and elected officials at every level of government are leveraging policies to save lives and mitigate ...
May 5, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Recommendations made for PPE use by HCPs in COVID-19 care
(HealthDay)—In guidelines from the Infectious Diseases Society of America, recommendations are presented for personal protective equipment (PPE) use by health care providers (HCP) in caring for suspected or known COVID-19 ...
May 4, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Food insecurity and the knock-on effects of COVID-19 in the hungriest countries
The number of people battling acute hunger and suffering from malnutrition is on the rise again. The upheaval set in motion by the COVID-19 pandemic may push even more families and communities into deeper distress.
Apr 29, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Treading fine line, France is latest to unveil lockdown exit
France said on Tuesday that shops, markets and some schools could reopen next month, the latest country to ease coronavirus restrictions as nations tread a fine line between allowing stalled economies to recover while staving ...
Apr 28, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Africa 'not ready' for COVID-19 mental health issues
Fear, isolation and stigma are impacting the mental health of Africans during the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists say.
Apr 24, 2020
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