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Ophthalmology in the era of COVID-19

By Angelica | Apr 4, 2020 | Comments Off on Ophthalmology in the era of COVID-19

We are in the midst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The numbers are scary and changing by the day and hour. Johns Hopkins University has a real-time dashboard where you can monitor global cases. Cases in China have leveled off, while elsewhere in the world, cases are on the rise. At the time of this…

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For the first time, my job has betrayed me

By Angelica | Apr 4, 2020 | Comments Off on For the first time, my job has betrayed me

I miss going to work feeling excited and inspired and determined and frustrated and exhausted. Being a doctor has been my magnetic north since I was ten, the longest relationship of my life. It’s who I am, what I’m called, how I spend my waking hours, what makes my family most proud of me, and…

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A doctor’s message to ICE: Release asylum seekers to prevent COVID-19 spread

By Angelica | Apr 4, 2020 | Comments Off on A doctor’s message to ICE: Release asylum seekers to prevent COVID-19 spread

With COVID-19 spreading rapidly throughout the nation, we need to work together to save as many lives as possible. This includes asylum seekers who are detained for entry-related offenses. Asylum seekers are among the most vulnerable groups globally. They are mothers, husbands, and children fleeing violence, poverty, and persecution. With few options, they arrive to…

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Morning Deals: Saturday, April 4

By Angelica | Apr 4, 2020 | Comments Off on Morning Deals: Saturday, April 4

Every morning and afternoon we publish a list of the latest and best deals from our partner, DealNews. To learn more about the discounts and details, click on any of the deals for more information. To have this list, along with our latest news and stories, delivered daily to your inbox, sign up for our…

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3 tips for inner peace in this COVID-19 world

By Angelica | Apr 4, 2020 | Comments Off on 3 tips for inner peace in this COVID-19 world

The world is impacted by coronavirus. The same advancements in civilization that allow us to travel and experience new cultures are the very thing that has blurred our borders and made everyone susceptible to the virus. We are observers and participants at the same time. Schools are closed and shifting to long-distance learning models. Conferences…

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Should You Wear a Mask to Protect Against the Coronavirus?

By Angelica | Apr 4, 2020 | Comments Off on Should You Wear a Mask to Protect Against the Coronavirus?

Should you wear a face mask to protect yourself from coronavirus infection? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now says “yes,” at least in some situations. Until Friday, the CDC had stated that people who were not obviously ill should avoid wearing masks unless caring for an infected person who wasn’t wearing a mask.…

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What Kind of Remote Jobs Are Best for Retirees?

By Angelica | Apr 4, 2020 | Comments Off on What Kind of Remote Jobs Are Best for Retirees?

This post comes from Brie Weiler Reynolds of partner site FlexJobs. Welcome to our “Work From Home Q&A” series. You ask a question about remote work, and a guest expert provides an answer. You can learn how to ask a question of your own below. This week’s question comes from Susan: “What are some types…

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Manufacturers Are Making More of These 10 Products to Restock Stores

By Angelica | Apr 4, 2020 | Comments Off on Manufacturers Are Making More of These 10 Products to Restock Stores

Alex Bascuas / Shutterstock.com People have been stocking up over the past few weeks, so shoppers face many empty store shelves. While the demand for staples, pantry goods and cleaning products has increased, supply has lagged. If you can’t find everything on your list at your local store, that could change soon — and may…

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We treat self-sacrifice as a currency in medicine

By Angelica | Apr 3, 2020 | Comments Off on We treat self-sacrifice as a currency in medicine

The world of COVID-19 has two poles: the frontline workers bravely putting themselves at risk for the greater good, exiled to tents in their backyards to protect their families – and the rest of humanity, asked to do its part by staying home. As a medical student, I have felt somewhat untethered – aligned in…

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Coronavirus exposes the reality of income-driven health inequality

By Angelica | Apr 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Coronavirus exposes the reality of income-driven health inequality

It’s maddening to see the differences in health outcomes between the rich and the poor. Even more unsettling is reflecting upon the psychological pain accumulated when living in a fad-obsessed materialistic comparison-creating society, the postponed dreams, and the day to day compromise that those with less have to endure – thoughts that may be far…

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