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Welcome to this week's MNT newsletter, bringing you the headlines and updated stories of the past week from our team of expert writers. Stay informed with the latest developments in the current COVID-19 outbreak and our dedicated COVID-19 daily newsletter. |
| Blood / Hematology |
| Convalescent plasma appears safe for treating COVID-19 A new study confirms that it is safe to use convalescent plasma in the treatment of COVID-19. However, the effectiveness of this method remains unclear. |
| Iron supplements: When and how to take them Taking iron supplements can help prevent iron deficiency. They are available in many different forms and may cause side effects in some people. Learn more here. |
| Everything you need to know about blood types Blood types depend on the content of the blood cells and are inherited from parents. There are eight main types. Which type you have affects how you can receive blood. |
| Bones / Orthopedics |
| Everything you need to know about chronic shoulder pain What can cause chronic shoulder pain? Read on to find a list of possible causes, as well as the treatments available and some exercises to manage the pain. |
| Depression |
| Ketamine's effects on depression identified in new study Ketamine can improve symptoms of depression in people who do not respond to other treatments, but how does it work? A new study investigates. |
| What is high-functioning depression? High-functioning depression is not a formal clinical diagnosis. A person may instead have persistent depressive disorder (PDD). Learn more here. |
| Neurology / Neuroscience |
| Hyperthymesia: What is it? Hyperthymesia, or highly superior autobiographical memory, is when a person can accurately remember most of the details of their life. Learn more about it here. |
| Respiratory |
| How deadly is the flu? Can a person die due to influenza? Find out how flu can become fatal, which people are at risk, and how people can prevent getting the flu. |
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