One in five patients suffer from anxiety after stroke, study suggests A team of researchers, led by the University of York, reviewed almost a hundred global studies involving 22,262 survivors of stroke. Feb 11, 2020 0 3
CBT can effectively reduce symptoms of chronic stress Stress-related conditions such as adjustment disorder and clinical burnout can be effectively treated with a 12-week cognitive behavioral program, both when delivered as a face-to-face treatment and when delivered via the ... Feb 11, 2020 0 6
Depression memes may be a coping mechanism for people with mental illness Internet memes are a bit like an inside joke you share with the entire internet. People can share experiences, opinions, and feelings easily by using an image that has a funny or relatable caption. While memes are usually ... Feb 11, 2020 0 12
Medical waste offers insights into South Africa's use of pharmaceuticals Much of what we know about human history comes from studying things that have been discarded. The archaeology of dumpsites and middens has long informed us about societies and their pasts. This has included how people survived ... Feb 11, 2020 0 1
New ways to clean homes may help in Ghana's fight against bacterial disease Bacteria that cause disease can be found in homes, schools and hospitals and are building up a resistance to antibiotic drugs. What this means is that, in the not-too-distant future, something as simple as a minor cut could ... Feb 11, 2020 0 5
Connecting the dots between climate change and healthcare Boston's medical establishment is coming together to carry a message to area physicians and other health care workers: Climate change plays a role in many of the illnesses they see each day. A Feb. 13 symposium, "The Climate ... Feb 11, 2020 0 3
'Virtual hospital' cuts EMS calls, ER visits and hospital admissions for high-use patients A joint University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services project to provide virtual hospital services at home for patients with complex medical issues is showing promising early results, according to its senior medical director. Feb 11, 2020 0 2
Revenge is more enjoyable than forgiveness—at least in stories When it comes to entertainment, people enjoy seeing bad guys get their punishment more than seeing them be forgiven, a new study reveals. Feb 11, 2020 1 4
Contraceptive pill: Interrupted supply is a bigger problem than it might appear Hormonal contraceptives are in short supply in the UK. This has affected injectable and oral contraceptives and follows on from a reported shortage of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) earlier in the year. Shortages of contraceptives ... Feb 11, 2020 0 1
Long-distance skiers may have 'motor reserve' that can delay onset of Parkinson's disease To better understand the relationship between physical activity and Parkinson's Disease (PD) investigators in Sweden analyzed medical records of nearly 200,000 long-distance skiers who took part in the Vasaloppet cross-country ... Feb 11, 2020 0 6
