COVID-19 Updates
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Mask-wearing cuts new COVID-19 cases by 53%, study says
Social distancing and handwashing were also effective at lowering the number of cases, but wearing masks was the most effective tool against the...
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Growing evidence supports repurposing antidepressants to treat COVID-19
“We can’t tell if the drugs are causing these effects, but the statistical analysis is showing significant association,” said Dr. Marina Sirota....
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With COVID-19 prevalent in deer, experts urge precautions
Studies haven’t shown whether deer have infected humans.
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Should you worry about picking up COVID or other infections from public bathrooms?
“What’s really important is to have good hand hygiene and proper maintenance and ventilation of washrooms.”
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COVID-19 vaccines: Lower serologic response among IBD, rheumatic diseases
Patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases urged to get full mRNA vaccine series without delay and possibly a third dose.
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The neurological super powers of grandma are real
Plus, COVID hits the woods and finger snapping spoils a movie.
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Text-based COVID monitoring system could reduce deaths, relieve ED in winter surge
The new program could play a role in decreasing disparities in COVID outcomes, says an investigator.
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New x-ray technique shows COVID-19 lung in unprecedented detail
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High-dose fish oil: ‘Intriguing’ results in COVID-19
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Pandemic stresses harder on physician moms than physician dads: Study
Study results suggest that the pandemic has increased gender disparity and added disproportionately to the burden of female physicians.
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What to do about pandemic PTSD
More than three-quarters of the health care workers reported symptoms that fell within the clinical range for depression (76%) and anxiety (78...