The deadly “brain-eating amoeba” infection has historically occurred in South America. But in recent years cases have been appearing in a northerly direction, possibly due to climate change, a new study has found. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigated cases of brain-eating amoebae, known as …
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Early COVID-19 images of swabbing from Wuhan, China, looked more like an Ebola news story – health care workers were completely immersed in personal protective equipment (PPE), inserting swabs so deep that brain damage seemed difficult. When COVID-19 (and testing) spread around the world, there were reports of “the brain …
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Yes, wearing a mask can be uncomfortable or frustrating, especially if you are not used to it. People who wear glasses, who are anxious to breathe properly, or who wear masks for long periods of time face particular challenges. But healthcare workers, who have long worn face masks as part …
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