More articles about: Covid-19
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4 Mask Myths That Put You at Risk
Get to the truth of the matter with these scientifically-backed facts from an infection prevention specialist.
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6 Ways to Relieve Your Work from Home Fatigue
Use these psychologist-approved strategies to fix and avoid the remote work burnout.
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Pandemic Hitting You in the Wallet? How to Find Health Coverage or Low-Cost Medical Help
Lost jobs and wages due to COVID-19 mean a lack of health insurance and access to healthcare for many, but lower-cost options are available if you look.
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During Pandemic, Medical Students Volunteer to Ensure No One Dies Alone
Students adapt and reintroduce a bedside program that brings comfort to patients who find themselves alone at the end of their lives.
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How the Old-Fashioned Telephone Could Become A New Way for Some to See Their Doctor
A telephone visit can sometimes work just as well as an online doctor visit.
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Too Many COVID-19 Patients Get Unneeded “Just in Case” Antibiotics
A new study shows the need for faster in-hospital testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) and other bacterial infections, which could reduce overuse of antibiotics.
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Leveraging Prostate Cancer Research Against COVID-19
Is there a connection between COVID-19 and cancer? Researchers at Michigan Medicine looking to prostate cancer research in the fight against coronavirus.
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Mental Health in the Workplace During COVID-19: How Can Employers Help?
The pandemic has caused mental health concerns to skyrocket, but businesses can be equipped with the right tools to support employees.
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Why You Should Continue Routine Cancer Screenings During COVID-19
The benefits outweigh the risks in locations with lower rates of the virus, experts say.
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Telehealth Visits Skyrocket for Older Adults, but Concerns and Barriers Remain
Telehealth visits by older adults increased dramatically during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet some adults still have concerns about telemedicine and some face barriers.
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Vaccine Q&A: From Flu to COVID-19, Everything You Need to Know
From flu shots to a vaccine for COVID-19, from herd immunity to vaccine safety, Dr. Pam Rockwell explains why vaccines are so important, especially during a pandemic.
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The COVID-19 Heroes You Haven’t Met Yet: Behind the Scenes of a Pandemic
Two forensic pathologists highlight their work as front line workers in the back rooms of the pandemic.  
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Oxygen Therapy Harms Lung Microbiome in Mice
New research in mice suggests that understanding the role of the lung microbiome may be pivotal to reducing infection brought on by oxygen treatment for hypoxemia.
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Camp Little Victors 2020: All About Animals
The last week of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital’s virtual fun teaches kids all about animals in new and exciting ways.
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Does High Blood Sugar Worsen COVID-19 Outcomes?
Preliminary observations of COVID-19 patients with diabetes inspired an algorithm for glucose monitoring that’s suspected to help combat the virus’ serious complications.