MNT daily newsletter - April 21, 2020

Welcome, here are Medical News Todayâs headlines for April 21, 2020.

Welcome to today's MNT newsletter, bringing you the most recent headlines and updated stories from our team of expert writers.

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Allergy

What to know about waking up with scratches
Scratching during sleep is a type of parasomnia, which is where a person experiences injury or other adverse physical effects while sleeping. Learn about the causes here.

COPD

How does COVID-19 affect COPD?
People with COPD may experience more severe symptoms of the new coronavirus. Learn about the risks and precautions a person with COPD should take here.

Crohn's / IBD

What to know about IBD and COVID-19
People with inflammatory bowel disease tend not to be at higher risk of COVID-19. However, they may experience certain complications. Learn more here.

Crohn's and COVID-19: What to know
People with Crohn's are not generally at increased risk of COVID-19 infection, but certain Crohn's medications can suppress the immune system. Learn more here.

Depression

Can trazodone help with sleep?
Trazodone is a drug for treating depression. However, it may also help with sleeping. Read this article to find out more information about trazodone for sleep.

Dermatology

Should people use Vaseline on their face?
Vaseline is an inexpensive skin care product that has many potential uses. Learn more about the potential benefits and risks of using Vaseline on the face.

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Can you have strep throat without a fever?
Is it possible to have strep throat if you do not have a fever? Find out in this article, and learn more about strep throat symptoms and treatment.

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance

How much does Medicare Part A cost?
Medicare Part A accounts for in-hospital treatment and surgery. Learn more about its premiums, out-of-pocket costs, and coverage here.

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses

What is the difference between chlamydia and gonorrhea?
Chlamydia and gonorrhea are both common sexually transmitted infections. Learn about the differences, symptoms, treatment options, and how to get tested here.

Medical Innovation

Telemedicine benefits: For patients and professionals
Telemedicine benefits for patients and healthcare providers include reduced costs, ease of accessing treatment, and better long-term results. Learn more here.

Mental Health

What to know about telepsychiatry
Telepsychiatry provides an alternative method of receiving psychiatric care. Learn about what telepsychiatry is and how to access it here.

Teletherapy: How it works
Teletherapy is when people receive therapy for mental health issues digitally, usually by videoconferencing. Learn about the benefits and limitations here.

What is good health?
Health is a state of physical, mental and social well-being, not just the absence of disease or infirmity. Good health helps people live a full life. Read more.

Neurology / Neuroscience

Targeted lifestyle changes could delay memory loss
New research suggests that changes in diet and physical activity levels improve the activity of brain cells that are related to memory.

Pediatrics / Children's Health

Bit tongue: What to know
It is quite common for a person to bite their tongue by accident. Continue reading to find out the healing time and treatment of a bit tongue.

Public Health

SARS-CoV-2 may be here to stay
New projections suggest that there may be periodical resurgences of SARS-CoV-2 from here on, requiring intermittent physical distancing measures.

COVID-19 and rheumatoid arthritis: What to know
How does COVID-19 affect people with rheumatoid arthritis? This article looks at the current research, the risks, and the precautions a person should take.

Respiratory

COVID-19: What happens inside the body?
We look at what we know so far about the physiological effects of COVID-19. We split these effects into four phases: mild, moderate, severe, and critical.