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A physician embraces the power of the word, “and” [PODCAST]
The Podcast by KevinMD | Podcast | July 29, 2020 “I struggle for words to describe life in the season of COVID-19. Depending on the day, I need at least a few adjectives: ‘peculiar,’ ‘fine, all things considered,’ ‘terrifying.’ ‘Joyous’ and ‘anxious’ certainly make odd bedfellows in my brain. As a mother and physician living… Read More »
Covid studies to examine virus link with ethnicity
UK scientists are to receive millions of pounds of government funding for a raft of studies to learn why people from an ethnic minority background are at greater risk from Covid-19. Six projects will analyse data on social circumstances, health and day-to-day activities, as well as investigating genetic risk factors. One will follow 30,000 health… Read More »
Computer Vision Syndrome: Coping with Eye Strain
With extended screen time usage by adults and kids to keep up with office & school task there runs a high risk of digital eye strain. High-energy visible light called blue light is emitted by the LED screens of computers, tablets, smartphones and other digital devices. Eye doctors are concerned that the blue light exposure… Read More »