Socialization During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Social and Scientific Networks During Social Distancing.

In the COVID-19 era, while we are encouraged to be physically far away from each other, social and scientific networking is needed more than ever. The dire consequences of social distancing can be diminished by social networking. Social media, a quintessential component of social networking, facilitates the dissemination of reliable information and fighting against misinformation by health authorities. Distance learning, telemedicine, and telehealth are among the most prominent applications of networking during this pandemic. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of collaborative scientific efforts. In this chapter, we summarize the advantages of harnessing both social and scientific networking in minimizing the harms of this pandemic. We also discuss the extra collaborative measures we can take in our fight against COVID-19, particularly in the scientific field.

Upper arm glomus tumor.

Upper arm glomus tumors are uncommon, benign vascular growths originating from skin glomus bodies. They typically cause severe, paroxysmal pain triggered by cold, pressure, or touch. Diagnosis can be complex due to mimicry of other conditions, but histopathological examination confirms the presence of glomus cells. In a case study, a 46-year-old woman with an Upper arm glomus tumor experienced pain and a lump in her left arm. Ultrasound identified a well-circumscribed, heterogeneous, hypoechoic, pedunculated mass with internal vascularity and MRI showed a lobulated soft-tissue mass with skin involvement and polypoid projection, alongside axillary lymphadenopathy and skin thickening. Following an open biopsy that confirmed the diagnosis of a glomus tumor, the patient experienced complete resolution of symptoms after surgical excision, with no recurrence during the 24-month follow-up period.