Psychology & Psychiatry
Big dreams and high demands: The mental health challenges of elite youth athletes
Elite sport poses several unique pressures that can impact athletes' mental health.
Jan 18, 2024
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Search results for special educational needs
Autism spectrum disorders
Identifying the barriers to communication in children with autism
Approximately 30% of individuals with autism do not develop speech that is sufficient for meeting the communication demands of everyday life. People with autism and little to no functional speech rely on augmentative and ...
Jan 15, 2024
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Health
Plates and spoons to tackle malnutrition in Malawi
Plates and spoons designed to help people better feed their children are helping reverse malnutrition in the wake of Cyclone Freddy in Malawi.
Jan 12, 2024
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Health
Early study shows health benefits of creative arts therapies and nutrition education for postmenopausal women
Transition to the menopausal stage of women's lives can be a negative experience for women, with changes in emotional well-being and cardiovascular health that impact their quality of life. A recent study from Drexel University's ...
Jan 11, 2024
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Attention deficit disorders
There are no US clinical guidelines for treating and diagnosing adult ADHD: That may change soon
The number of adults being diagnosed with ADHD—a neurodevelopmental psychiatric disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity—is increasing rapidly in the U.S. According to a 2019 study published ...
Jan 11, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Resource shortages and technological lag remain obstacles for acute myeloid leukemia treatment in Latin America
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a cancer type that originates in the bone marrow. Despite being considered a rare disease, it is the most common type of acute leukemia and progresses rapidly, necessitating immediate treatment.
Jan 5, 2024
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Ophthalmology
Study from China reports a high prevalence of high myopia and pathological myopia but a lack of awareness
Myopia is the most common eye disease worldwide, with prevalence rates of 25-50% among adults in the United States and Europe and up to 85-90% among young people in Asian countries. In East Asia, myopia progresses at an amazingly ...
Dec 13, 2023
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Addiction
Drinking during the super bowl linked to more aggressive parenting among mothers, unlike on valentine's day
Alcohol use on certain special occasions may contribute to harsher parenting by mothers, according to an innovative study. The findings compare drinking and parenting behaviors on Super Bowl Sunday and Valentine's Day and ...
Dec 12, 2023
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Autism spectrum disorders
Virtual reality simulations can help autistic people complete real-world tasks, research finds
Many people associate virtual reality headsets with interactive video games, but a researcher at the University of Missouri is using them for something far more important—helping autistic people navigate public transportation ...
Dec 7, 2023
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Autism spectrum disorders
Decoding aggressive behavior in autistic children
A number of news media reports have detailed physical or even sexual assaults by children with autism or intellectual disabilities. In some cases, the victims have suffered serious head injuries.
Dec 7, 2023
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