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The COVID-19 pandemic has created new perils and challenges for people experiencing substance use disorders and addictive behaviors. Social distancing and isolation can trigger loneliness, anxiety and depression. These circumstances have put some “recreational users” at risk for developing addictions and caused some in recovery from addictions to relapse. At the same time, the pandemic […]
The tool, available online, is the first of its kind and was developed and validated using anonymised data from around 120,000 sepsis patients from the ICNARC national database for critical care units across England. The new tool is particularly timely as both survivors of sepsis and COVID-19 have risks of complications or death after leaving […]
Deeply divided EU leaders on Friday started negotiating a post-coronavirus economic recovery plan, as the death toll from the pandemic soared past 450,000 and China raced to prevent a second wave. China released genome data for the coronavirus found in a fresh outbreak in the capital, which state experts suggest share similarities with European strains. […]
New Zealand appears to have completely eradicated the coronavirus—at least for now—after health officials said Monday the last known infected person had recovered. The announcement was greeted with joy around the country and means the nation of 5 million people will be among the first to welcome throngs of fans back into sports stadiums, embrace […]
Like many people, I am now self-isolating to try and protect myself and others from coronavirus. But, as someone who suffers from agoraphobia, I’ve been stuck inside my house permanently before and it’s not an experience I’m keen to repeat. I’ve been living with agoraphobia for almost five years. Following a diagnosis of anxiety and panic disorders, […]