News tagged with support
Father absence in early childhood linked to depression in adolescent girls
(Medical Xpress)—New research from the Children of the 90s study at the University of Bristol shows that girls whose fathers were absent during the first five years of life were more likely to develop depressive ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
May 15, 2013 |
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Doctor's choice of words may influence family's decision to permit CPR in critically ill
A physician's choice of words when talking with family members about whether or not to try cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if a critically ill patient's heart stops may influence the decision, according to a study by ...
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May 09, 2013 |
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Positive social support at work shown to reduce risk of diabetes
Cases of type 2 diabetes continue to rise in the US. And while the development of the disease is more commonly associated with risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, and physical inactivity, research has shown ...
Diabetes
May 09, 2013 |
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Fun and friends help ease the pain of breast cancer
Breast cancer patients who say they have people with whom they have a good time, or have "positive social interactions" with, are better able to deal with pain and other physical symptoms, according to a new Kaiser Permanente ...
Cancer
May 09, 2013 |
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Older US-born Mexican-Americans more physically limited than Mexican-American immigrants
New research indicates that Mexican-Americans born in the United States who are aged 55 and over are significantly more likely than Mexican-American immigrants to report that they have substantial limitations in one or more ...
Health
May 03, 2013 |
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Unique group for single fathers due to cancer offers support
Men who have dependent children and whose spouses or partners died from cancer are an overlooked population. These fathers face unique challenges not addressed by traditional grief support groups that often attract an older, ...
Cancer
Apr 01, 2013 |
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Lithium shows no benefit to MND patients
(Medical Xpress)—Results from a clinical trial into amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), led by King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry show that lithium carbonate is ineffective at treating the ...
Neuroscience
Mar 19, 2013 |
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Peer support shows promise in epilepsy fight
Peer support groups show promise for combating the debilitating stigma that surrounds epilepsy in much of the developing world, according to a new study led by a Michigan State University medical student.
Neuroscience
Mar 11, 2013 |
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Validated pre-procedure risk score reduces bleeding complications and can shorten stays
A clinical decision support tool helped physicians identify patients at high risk of bleeding complications prior to undergoing a coronary intervention procedure and helped guide the use of bleeding avoidance strategies, ...
Cardiology
Mar 10, 2013 |
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Mom's sensitivity helps language development in children with hearing loss
University of Miami (UM) Psychologist Alexandra L. Quittner leads one of the largest, most nationally representative studies of the effects of parenting on very young, deaf children who have received cochlear implants. The ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 08, 2013 |
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Stress hormone foreshadows postpartum depression in new mothers
Women who receive strong social support from their families during pregnancy appear to be protected from sharp increases in a particular stress hormone, making them less likely to develop postpartum depression, according ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 04, 2013 |
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Overused ophthalmology tests, treatments identified
(HealthDay)—The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is participating in the Choosing Wisely campaign and has identified five tests and treatments that may be overused.
Ophthalmology
Mar 01, 2013 |
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What is the cost of rare diseases such as Friedreich's Ataxia?
What is the cost of rare diseases such as Friedreich's Ataxia? By analyzing direct and indirect costs of care research in BioMed Central's open access journal Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases calculated that conservatively this r ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 27, 2013 |
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A loved one's support can backfire, study finds
People who receive high levels of emotional support from their partner have an increased risk of death if they perceive their partner as not caring, understanding and validating, reports a Cornell study published in Health Ps ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 13, 2013 |
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Support needed for children losing parent at early age
A study exploring the impact of early parental death has revealed the long-term damage and suffering that can be experienced by individuals in adult life if appropriate levels of support are not provided at the time of bereavement. ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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