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SUNDAY, April 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Despite increased demand for inhalers in some parts of the United States, Americans with asthma shouldn’t ration their medications during the coronavirus pandemic, the American Lung Association says. Rescue inhalers are in short supply in some areas because hospitals are giving albuterol toContinue Reading

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FRIDAY, April 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Guidelines for the prioritization and treatment of breast cancer patients during the coronavirus pandemic have been released by a group of U.S. medical organizations. “As hospital resources and staff become limited, it is vital to define which breast cancer patients require urgent careContinue Reading

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THURSDAY, April 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As the number of U.S. coronavirus cases neared 637,000 on Thursday, President Donald Trump announced that new federal guidelines will soon be issued to help state officials re-open parts of the country. Meanwhile, 5.2 million more Americans joined the unemployment rolls, as newContinue Reading

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THURSDAY, April 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) — With protective gear in short supply, Duke University researchers say they’ve designed a much-needed respirator for health care workers battling COVID-19. The respirator was created by a medical and engineering team at the university and is being used by Duke Health doctors treatingContinue Reading

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WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic grows, it is increasingly clear the infection is more than a lung disease. Many patients are developing heart complications, though the reasons are not fully understood. People with heart disease or a history of stroke areContinue Reading

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TUESDAY, April 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Coronavirus cases and deaths in several of America’s early hotspots showed signs of plateauing on Tuesday, and governors from those states announced regional pacts to help re-open those areas when social distancing orders can be relaxed. The governors from New York, New Jersey,Continue Reading

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MONDAY, April 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — With the United States now the world leader in both coronavirus cases and deaths, President Donald Trump continued to push for re-opening the economy in early May. However, White House aides are cautioning the president about easing national social distancing guidelines too quickly.Continue Reading

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MONDAY, April 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Can zinc help shorten a COVID-19 infection? Will vitamin C or other supplements prevent it? These claims and plenty more can be found on social media and internet sites, but be advised: There is no pill or treatment that can prevent or cureContinue Reading

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SUNDAY, April 12, 2020 (HealthDay News) — As you shelter at home during the coronavirus pandemic, eliminate hazards inside that could lead to falls, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) suggests. Preventing injuries will help avoid putting added strain on a health care system struggling to treat COVID-19 patients,Continue Reading