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While the world said goodbye—or good riddance—to 2020, a year in which the pandemic brought hardship and pain to billions, some of those who have…
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(HealthDay)—Metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) is prevalent among patients with psoriasis and is associated with increased cardiovascular risk, according to a study published online Dec. 28 in…
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Dental procedures can pose a high risk of viral transmission because the tools that are used often produce aerosols, which can contain high numbers SARS-CoV-2…
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Hospital clowns might help improve physical symptoms and psychological wellbeing in children and adolescents having treatment for acute or chronic conditions, finds a study in…
Read MoreLOOP technique for I&D of abscesses in adults is safe, effective alternative to I&D with packing
The LOOP technique for incision and drainage (I&D) of abscesses in adults is a safe and effective alternative to the traditional I & D with…
Read MoreWhy living in the future, rather than the past, is key to coping with lockdowns – new research
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a tough year for people across the globe, with billions facing at least one lockdown. And it’s not over—there may…
Read MoreWH coronavirus testing czar says end of pandemic 'in sight' with 'rapid' vaccination rollout set to start
End of pandemic is ‘within our sight’ because of vaccines: Adm. Brett Giroir The White House coronavirus testing czar lays out on ‘Fox & Friends’…
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