Effects of covid-19 pandemic on life expectancy and premature mortality in 2020: time series analysis in 37 countries

Abstract Objective To estimate the changes in life expectancy and years of life lost in 2020 associated with the covid-19 pandemic. Design Time series analysis. Setting 37 upper-middle and high income countries or…

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COVID research: a year of scientific milestones

For just over a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nature highlighted key papers and preprints to help readers keep up with the flood of coronavirus research. Those highlights are below. For continued…

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What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 vaccine boosters

This led to the emergency use authorization (EUA) of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shots from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and…

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Outcomes of COVID-19 in patients with primary systemic vasculitis or polymyalgia rheumatica from the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance physician registry: a retrospective cohort study

Background Patients with primary systemic vasculitis or polymyalgia rheumatica might be at a high risk for poor COVID-19 outcomes due to the treatments used, the potential organ damage cause by…

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Using cloud technology in health care during the COVID-19 pandemic

There is now increasing recognition of the potential of cloud technologies, which provide data storage and computing resources managed by external service providers, to help improve safety, quality, and efficiency…

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The Association Between Video Gaming and Psychological Functioning

Video gaming is an extremely popular leisure-time activity with more than two billion users worldwide (Newzoo, 2017). However, the media as well as professionals have underscored the potential dangers of…

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COVID-19 vs. COVID-19 vaccine: Risk of neurological complications

COVID-19 vaccines undergo testing in large randomized clinical trials before being licensed for use. The Oxford-AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1 nCoV-19) vaccine underwent testing in more than 11,000Trusted Source people from across the United Kingdom…

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Social Media and Mental Health

While many of us enjoy staying connected on social media, excessive use can fuel feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation, and FOMO. Here’s how to modify your habits and improve your…

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It takes 30 seconds for your fingerprint to grip your smartphone

Your fingers take time to engage in full contact with a touchscreen. In some cases, even 30 seconds or more after placing a dry finger on the glass, your skin is…

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FACEBOOK REVEALS ‘HORIZON WORKROOMS’ THAT ALLOW PEOPLE TO WORK TOGETHER IN VIRTUAL ROOMS

Facebook on Thursday unveiled technology for "workrooms," allowing remote collaboration for people using its Oculus virtual reality gear. The "Horizon Workrooms" project allows users to switch back and forth from…

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