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Delirium a key sign of COVID-19 in frail, older people

Date: September 30, 2020 Source 1: King’s College London Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: A new analysis, using information from the COVID Symptom Study app and patients admitted to St Thomas’ Hospital in London, has shown that delirium — a state of acute confusion associated with a higher risk of serious illness and death — is […]

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Many ventilation systems may increase risk of COVID-19 exposure, study suggests

Date: September 29, 2020 Source 1: University of Cambridge Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Ventilation systems in many modern office buildings, which are designed to keep temperatures comfortable and increase energy efficiency, may increase the risk of exposure to the coronavirus, particularly during the coming winter, according to new research. Ventilation systems in many modern office

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Pandemic sets off future wave of worsening mental health issues

Worry, fear of COVID-19 amplifies risk of substance abuse Date: September 28, 2020 Source 1: University of Houston Source 2: www.sciencedaily.com Summary: Long after a COVID-19 vaccination is developed and years after the coronavirus death toll is tallied, the impact on mental health will linger, continuing to inflict damage if not addressed, according to new

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