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Call centres expose fault line in Japan’s pandemic fight

TOKYO (Reuters) – Almost a month after Tokyo declared a state of emergency, dozens of call centre employees for telecom KDDI Corp (9433.T) still commute into their crowded office, where the fear of coronavirus infection has taken a back seat to data security. FILE PHOTO: A woman wearing a protective face mask walks past in… Read More: Call centres expose fault line in Japan’s pandemic fight »

Here are some coronavirus shopping tips to keep you safe at the supermarket

For many of us, grocery shopping is when we will come into contact with the highest number of people during the pandemic. The more people we encounter, the higher the risk of virus transmission. So, how do we keep safe when going to the shops? To become infected, a person needs to be exposed to… Read More: Here are some coronavirus shopping tips to keep you safe… »

Genetics Home Reference: autosomal dominant partial epilepsy with auditory features

Autosomal dominant partial epilepsy with auditory features (ADPEAF) is an uncommon form of epilepsy that runs in families. This disorder causes seizures usually characterized by sound-related (auditory) symptoms such as buzzing, humming, or ringing. Some people experience more complex sounds during a seizure, such as specific voices or music, or changes in the volume of… Read More: Genetics Home Reference: autosomal dominant partial epilepsy with auditory features »