Reasons for this may include stress and nervousness of patients. But experts say that some clinics aren’t doing the exams correctly.
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Computer screen time is damaging eyes — especially for children
Since the pandemic, kids have spent a great deal of time just learning online, which may hurt their vision. But there are some easy hacks that can help.
As a military spouse, I suffered secondary traumatic stress, which is real and often debilitating
Partners of military veterans often aren’t aware of their own symptoms or question their validity because they didn’t experience terrifying events firsthand.
Cicadas, snakes, mice — phobias of insects and other things can shrink people’s lives
But research shows that cognitive behavior therapy can effectively treat irrational fears, in both adults and children.
In interviews, the disabled reveal not only their struggles but also their passions and senses of humor
“Visible Lives: Oral Histories of the Disability Experience” paints a full portrait of those dealing with cerebral palsy, learning disabilities and everything in between.
Those who got covid between vaccine doses urge caution: ’We were so close’
Experts warn these cases should not be interpreted as evidence vaccines don’t work. The immune system needs several weeks to provide robust protection as the body learns the blueprint for stopping the virus before it can cause serious disease.
CDC recommends pregnant women get coronavirus vaccine
Agency director Rochelle Walensky cited data showing ‘no safety concerns’ for more than 35,000 women in their third trimester or for their babies.
Federal agencies lift pause on use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine, saying benefits outweigh risks
The U.S. decision to lift the pause on the vaccine’s use with a warning added to the label is similar to one taken by Europe’s drug regulator.
The Johnson & Johnson pause hit just as the country needs to reach out to more Americans
Getting to the homebound, the homeless and the hesitant is easier with a one-dose vaccine
These are the pro-vaccine messages people want to hear
No single strategy works for everyone, but a combination of several types of messages and messengers are persuading on-the-fence folks to get the vaccine.
