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Face masks, hearing loss and hearing aids

Face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) help protect us from the coronavirus, but they add communication challenges for everyone, especially people with hearing impairments. That’s because: Face masks lower the volume of a person’s speech and slightly garble it. Face shields, social distancing and plastic barriers further muffle or reduce sound. Face mask ear loops may tug on your hearing… Read More: Face masks, hearing loss and hearing aids »

European PrEP programmes face two big issues: how to get more people coming forward, and how to serve them if they do

There remains a substantial gap throughout Europe between the need and desire for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and the number of people actually using it, an online workshop convened towards the end of last year by the European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) heard. The workshop on PrEP was the second part of its fourth Standard… Read More: European PrEP programmes face two big issues: how to get… »

After a Hospital Stay for Covid, Many Face Months of Rehabilitation

Not long ago, Allen Washington was a busy executive who traveled the country on business trips while trying to stay healthy and active, walking up to two miles a day for exercise. But that came to an end when he developed Covid-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, in June. Mr. Washington spent three… Read More: After a Hospital Stay for Covid, Many Face Months of… »

How to Choose the Best Face Mask for Coronavirus Protection

Even though the Coronavirus pandemic is slowly passing away, we’re still not fully back to normal. Moreover, it seems that the return to our ordinary lives is going to take a while, especially if we won’t act responsibly. That’s why it’s essential to follow all the instructions that all specialists give you, and that includes… Read More: How to Choose the Best Face Mask for Coronavirus Protection »