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99% of Those Who Died From Virus Had Other Illness, Italy Says

More than 99% of Italy’s coronavirus fatalities were people who suffered from previous medical conditions, according to a study by the country’s national health authority. After deaths from the virus reached more than 2,500, with a 150% increase in the past week, health authorities have been combing through data

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Check coronavirus symptoms online, thanks to new site

Emory University’s Office of Critical Event Preparedness executive director Dr. Alex Isakov and Emory University’s Department of Emergency Medicine chair Dr. David Wright discuss Emory University’s newest development of a site where people who think they may have coronavirus can check to see if their

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Diabetes

7 Things You Should Know About Diabetic Foot Care

Diabetes can lead to complications[1] involving the feet, including peripheral neuropathic pain, diabetic foot ulcers, poor circulation, decreased sensation and increased callus formation. This can lead to skin breakdown and the formation of ulcers that can become infected and even lead to amputations. Proper diabetic foot care

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Top 10 Common Misconceptions On Pain Management

Chronic pain is a worldwide phenomenon that requires different treatment approaches for different patients. A number of common misconceptions about proper pain management exist. These can affect the efficacy of a pain management program. Therefore, debunk common misconceptions about pain management and read on to

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Diabetes

Top 10 Myths About Diabetes Treatments: Busted

Diabetes affects tens of millions of Americans, with hundreds of thousands of new cases diagnosed every year. And there are many different currently accepted treatments for diabetes. However, there are also many myths about diabetes treatments that can confuse patients. Therefore, debunk the top ten

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