Psychology & Psychiatry
How you can talk to your toddler to safeguard their well-being when they grow into a teenager
As parents, we all hope our teens will be healthy and happy.
Mar 9, 2022
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News tagged with randomized trial
Attention deficit disorders
Study finds therapy dogs effective in reducing symptoms of ADHD
In a first of its kind randomized trial, researchers from the UCI School of Medicine found therapy dogs to be effective in reducing the symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. The study's ...
Jul 18, 2018
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Health
FEMA study to test exercise regimen in preventing back injury in firefighters
The University of South Florida and Tampa Fire Rescue have launched a randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a worksite exercise regimen targeted to reduce the risk of low back injury and disability in ...
Apr 14, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mindfulness-based program in schools making a positive impact, study finds
A social and emotional learning program started by Academy Award winning actress Goldie Hawn to help school children improve their learning abilities, be more caring, and less stressed is now backed by new scientific evidence.
Jan 26, 2015
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Medications
Clinical trials suggest first-ever safe and effective treatment to prevent multidrug-resistant TB in children and adults
Two landmark clinical trials reported at the Union Conference in Paris showed that an oral antibiotic taken for six months once-daily substantially reduced the risk of developing drug-resistant TB.
Nov 16, 2023
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
In severe ankle arthritis, total ankle replacement yields better function than ankle arthrodesis
For patients with severe arthritis of the ankle, total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) provides better long-term function than ankle arthrodesis (AA), reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
May 19, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Though most prolapse surgeries regress over time, symptoms remain improved
An estimated one in three women in the U.S. has a pelvic floor disorder, a condition that often develops after bearing children and getting older. These disorders can lead to incontinence, painful intercourse and even the ...
Apr 17, 2018
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Medications
Experimental drug that alters gut microbiome shows promise for long COVID relief
A randomized controlled trial in Hong Kong finds that the synbiotic drug SIM01 relieves multiple symptoms of long COVID, or post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS).
Dec 29, 2023
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Diabetes
Low-fat diet not most effective in long-term weight loss
Researchers conduct a systematic review of randomized clinical trials comparing the long-term effectiveness of low-fat and higher-fat dietary interventions on weight loss
Oct 29, 2015
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Autism spectrum disorders
Research identifies effects of cognitive behaviour therapy on parents of children with autism
Parents of children with autism experience a greater impact from their child's therapy than once thought, according to new research out of York University's Faculty of Health.
Aug 1, 2017
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