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Chronic pain sufferers likely to have anxiety

Patients coping with chronic pain should also be evaluated for anxiety disorders, according to new research published in General Hospital Psychiatry.

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Study shows how early social isolation impairs long-term cognitive function

A growing body of research shows that children who suffer severe neglect and social isolation have cognitive and social impairments as adults. A study from Boston Children's Hospital shows, for the first time, how these functional ...

Neuroscience created Sep 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Drug could improve working memory of people with autism, study finds

People with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have trouble communicating and interacting with others because they process language, facial expressions and social cues differently. Previously, researchers found that ...

Autism spectrum disorders created Apr 15, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Gay college students may be at increased risk for drinking problems because of how they, their peers are treated

(Medical Xpress) -- Gay, lesbian, and bisexual college students who experience subtle discrimination are at increased risk of having a problem with alcohol compared to heterosexual students, a new University of Michigan study ...

Addiction created Apr 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Is social anxiety a hidden disability for university students?

(Medical Xpress) -- Students are often expected to speak knowledgably in front of groups of unfamiliar people as part of their education. The assessment of student presentations contributes to degree grading, ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Report offers new guidance on family involvement of child abuse case reviews

Child protection professionals are to be offered new guidance on how best to involve families in the case reviews that follow the death or serious injury of a child as a result of abuse or neglect.

Health created Nov 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Baby wipes as safe as using water, study finds

New research has found that a brand of baby wipes is just as safe and hydrating as using water alone on newborn skin, suggesting official guidance may need updating.

Pediatrics created May 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Acupuncture might ease fatigue linked to breast cancer

(HealthDay)—Offering breast cancer patients a relatively short regimen of acupuncture alongside standard treatment can help alleviate some of the crippling fatigue that often accompanies the disease, according ...

Cancer created Nov 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study finds that treatment of depression can increase work productivity

January 11, 2012 - (Toronto) - A new study from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has found that employees with depression who receive treatment while still working are significantly more likely to be highly ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Jealousy and envy at work are different in men and women

A study carried out by researchers from Spain, the Netherlands and Argentina suggests that in a work environment, sexual competition affects women more than men. However, a rival's social skills provoke jealousy and professional ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Childhood adversities contribute to bullying behaviors

(Medical Xpress) -- An accumulation of childhood adversities increases the likelihood that one becomes a bully, a new study found.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 29, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Home-based stroke therapy improves outcomes, eliminates wait times, saves money

Home delivery of stroke rehabilitation improves care, eliminates waiting lists for treatment and saves hundreds of thousands of dollars annually in hospital costs, according to a quality improvement project presented today ...

Cardiology created Oct 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Neck injuries linked to high costs for patients and spouses

Patients with neck injuries incur increased health and social costs—which also affect their spouses and may begin years before the initial injury, reports a study in the March 1 issue of Spine.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Severe abuse at home linked to dating violence

Young urban black women who are exposed to severe abuse within their families are much more likely to be victims of dating violence, according to a study led by a Michigan State University researcher.

Health created Jan 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Young people need financial support and guidance when they age out of foster care, expert says

As the economy and job market continue to recover, many young adults have moved in with their parents to save money. For teens and 20-somethings who grew up in foster care, saving money is especially difficult because they ...

Health created Oct 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0