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Chronic conditions worsen coronavirus risk – here's how to manage them amid the pandemic

  • Written by Laurie Archbald-Pannone, Associate Professor Medicine, Geriatrics, University of Virginia
Chronic conditions worsen coronavirus risk – here's how to manage them amid the pandemicTo avoid the high risk COVID-19 poses to older adults with chronic illnesses, many doctors have shifted appointments to telemedicine. BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Amid the stress and confusion of coronavirus shutdowns and social distancing orders, it can seem to older patients as though everything is on pause. Clinics have postponed...

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