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Study reports patient-reported loss of smell in 86% of mild COVID-19 cases

2021-01-06
(Press-News.org) A reduced sense of smell, or olfactory dysfunction, is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19. A recent study published the END


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Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy affects self-criticism and self-assurance in individuals with depression

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How market incumbents can navigate disruptive technology change

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Antibiotics not needed after most sinus surgeries: randomized controlled trial

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[Press-News.org] Study reports patient-reported loss of smell in 86% of mild COVID-19 cases