COVID-19 Syndemic, Tech Tools, Flying During COVID-19October 05, 2020 | Trending in Healthcare Allergy & Immunology Offline: COVID-19 is Not a Pandemic In this commentary from The Lancet, the author suggests that COVID-19 is not a pandemic, but a syndemic, which is defined as a set of linked health problems involving two or more afflictions, interacting synergistically, and contributing to excess burden of disease in a population. The syndemic approach reveals biological and social interactions that are important for prognosis, treatment, and health policy. Read full article Allergy & Immunology 4 Must-Have Gadgets for Today’s Doctor If your medical tools resemble those found in the doctor’s bag of yore, consider elevating your treatment style–and your own quality of life–and look to these gadgets for a new level of precision and care. Reliable devices still exist and should be used – but have you upgraded your arsenal recently? Discover the essential technology that’s pushing medicine to new heights. Read full article Allergy & Immunology Risk of COVID-19 During Air Travel In this article from the Patient Pages of JAMA, it’s said that the risk of contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during air travel is lower than from an office building, classroom, supermarket, or commuter train. Read on to educate your patients on the precautions they can take – and why – to ensure their flying experience is a safe one. Read full article
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