Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Diagnosing and treating COVID-19
COVID-19 can be diagnosed several ways when looking for active infection.
Oct 7, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Certain coping strategies can help offset pandemic's mental health hits
The early days of the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to negative mental health effects for many in the U.S., according to new Penn State research. But the researchers also found that some coping techniques—like wearing masks ...
Sep 14, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Half of low-income communities have no ICU beds
A new Penn Medicine study sheds light on yet another reason why the coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately killing the poor: Residents in low-income neighborhoods lack access to intensive care unit (ICU) beds.
Aug 3, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pandemic causing increased anxiety among MS patients
(HealthDay)—The COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on the psychological health of patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS), according to a study published online July 21 in Multiple Sclerosis and Related ...
Aug 3, 2020
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Surgery
New guidelines say breastfeeding is safe after anaesthesia
New guidelines published by the Association of Anaesthetists in the journal Anaesthesia, to coincide with the start of World Breast Feeding Week (1-7 August) say that breastfeeding is safe after the mother has had anaesthesia, ...
Aug 1, 2020
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Health
New study outlines best practices for delivering care via telehealth
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a rapid expansion of telehealth use in the U.S. While articles have been published on telehealth and best practices for patient-centered communication during the crisis, none have focused ...
Jul 9, 2020
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Pediatrics
Parents' pandemic-induced stress can do long-term harm to children, says expert
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has accentuated long-standing challenges many families face, has put additional stress on parents that could harm the development of their children, according to a new brief from Rice University's ...
Jul 7, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lack of support for people with motor neurone disease leaves some suicidal, study shows
A lack of palliative care provision for people with motor neurone disease (MND) following diagnosis can cause emotional distress and, in extreme cases, lead to people experiencing suicidal thoughts, new research shows.
Jun 22, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 affects adolescent and young adults sexual and reproductive health
Social distancing and limited access to contraceptive and abortion care during the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young adults according to a new study by researchers ...
Jun 18, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Researcher finds positive implications from social support among breast cancer patients
A new study by a University of Arkansas communication researcher shows that breast cancer patients with strong social support are more likely to take an active role in treatment and experience positive outcomes. Mengfei Guan, ...
Jun 16, 2020
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