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Share on PinterestNurses are particularly susceptible to insomnia and anxiety during the pandemic, new research shows.Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.A new study by researchers in China has demonstrated the prevalence of insomnia, stress, and associated mental health issues…

One Medical, a primary care provider based in San Francisco, has begun offering coronavirus testing for people without symptoms, becoming what experts say is one of the first medical providers to expand diagnostic testing beyond those who are sick. The vast majority of testing sites require patients to have symptoms, such as cough, fever and…

People are looking for ways to avoid getting sick from the coronavirus.One thing people are wearing while out in public is disposable gloves. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said gloves should only be worn when you're caring for someone who has COVID-19, especially if you are handling their clothes or cleaning surfaces…

By Clare Wilson Decisions on end of life care are being rushed due to the coronavirus outbreakVincent Kalut / Photonews via Getty Images The coronavirus pandemic is forcing people to confront dilemmas around how much medical care should be given at the end of life. The emergency situation means doctors and patients are having to…

On the front lines of the coronavirus crisis that has swept through New York City, a medical resident in Brooklyn decided to write about dealing with a historic pandemic at what is an early and critical time in the career of a doctor."Throughout these last couple of weeks I've hit a whole range of emotions,"…