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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Saliva COVID Test Alternative to Deep Nasal Swab

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Testing for the COVID-19 coronavirus can be an unpleasant affair, with a doctor or nurse shoving a cotton swab deep into your nasal cavity to get a good sample.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200427/saliva-covid-test-alternative-to-deep-nasal-swab?src=RSS_PUBLIC

COVID-19 Daily: Stroke in Young Adults, Test Safety Issues

These are the coronavirus stories you need to know about today.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200425/covid-19-daily-stroke-in-young-adults-abbott-test-safety-issues?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Isolation During Pandemic a Trigger for Depression

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One in 5 people will develop major depression in their lifetime, and pandemic lockdown measures could result in even more cases of depression, according to the researchers.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200427/isolation-during-pandemic-a-trigger-for-depression?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Coronavirus Social: Facebook Physician Memorial

Here are some of the top trending COVID-19 topics dominating the social media conversation among clinicians.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200425/coronavirus-social-facebook-physician-memorial?src=RSS_PUBLIC

USMLE Tests Resume May 1, Sparking Student Concerns

The announcement has led to confusion among test takers who question the safety of testing during a pandemic — and wonder if they will get a spot with the number of slots halved.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200425/usmle-tests-resume-may-1-sparking-student-concerns?src=RSS_PUBLIC

After Battling Flint Water Crisis, Doc Faces COVID Fight

A month after her illness and still recuperating, Dr Hanna-Attisha discusses the disparate impact of the pandemic on her own community.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200425/after-battling-flint-water-crisis-pediatrician-faces-a-fight-with-covid-19?src=RSS_PUBLIC

The Week That Wasn't in COVID-19: Hannity, Pet Infections, Nicotine Patches

Three medical stories that we didn't cover, explained.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200424/the-week-that-wasnt-in-covid-19-hannity-pet-infections-nicotine-patches?src=RSS_PUBLIC