healthcare
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What Happens After You Leave The ICU?
If you’ve never been hospitalised, you might think of the day a patient leaves the hospital as a singular event in their recovery: a sign that they are either fully recovered from their illness, ailment or injury, or are very close to it. But an extended stay in the hospital takes its own toll, often…
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What To Do If You Think You’re Having A Heart Attack Or Stroke
These past few months, ER admissions in the U.S. have dropped between 40-50%, a fact that is causing doctors to worry that heart attack and stroke patients are putting off going the ER because of fears about contracting COVID-19.
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The Different COVID-19 Tests, Explained
There’s a lot of talk about tests for COVID-19, as well as a lot of confusion about what the results might mean. If someone tests negative for COVID-19, does that mean they aren’t sick? If someone tests positive for antibodies against COVID-19, does that mean they are immune?
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What You Need To Know When Buying Glasses Online
If you’re shopping for a new pair of eyeglasses, you may get sticker shock when you pick up a pair of frames at your local optician. It certainly doesn’t help that vision insurance doesn’t always cover glasses — and when it does, it may not cover the whole cost. Another option is to take your…