Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: Will we have a 'tripledemic' this year?
There's a chill in the air, students are back in school and summer's colors are fading—cold and flu season is nearly upon us.
Sep 19, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
DR Congo mpox vaccination campagin to begin October 2
The vaccination campaign against mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo is to begin on October 2, the public health institute said Thursday, as the country registered more than 24,000 cases of the virus.
Sep 19, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Estimating incidence of neuroleptic malignant syndrome in youth on antipsychotics
A new study in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology estimates the incidence of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a potentially fatal adverse effect of antipsychotic treatment, among individuals aged ...
Sep 19, 2024
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Health
TRUTH in Labeling Act could heighten the warning for shoppers looking to cut sugar, salt and saturated fat intake
With rising rates of obesity in the U.S. and increasing attention being paid to the health harms of processed foods, it's clear that far more could be done to help consumers make healthy food choices.
Sep 19, 2024
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Surgery
Liposomal bupivacaine doesn't decrease pain after hip fracture surgery
For older adults undergoing hemiarthroplasty for hip fracture, intraoperative use of liposomal bupivacaine does not improve pain scores or other relevant outcomes, compared to conventional bupivacaine, reports a study in ...
Sep 19, 2024
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Health
Opinion: How we think about 'obesity' and body weight is changing
From doctors' offices to family gatherings, larger-bodied people report being bombarded with unsolicited advice about their eating and exercise habits. The underlying message? They "just need to lose weight" to fix almost ...
Sep 19, 2024
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Medical economics
UK researchers call for better working conditions to improve retention of accident and emergency doctors
The working environment must be improved to improve the retention of A&E (accident and emergency) doctors, according to the first ever study of why emergency doctors stay—rather than why they leave.
Sep 19, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What can be done for children who may be having a panic attack?
In the movie "Inside Out 2," 13-year-old Riley, who has recently started puberty, has a panic attack during a hockey game timeout.
Sep 19, 2024
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Neuroscience
Teen brains are wired to take risks, but that can be a good thing, says expert
From movies to TV and parental anecdotes, teenagers are often characterized as risk-taking and impulsive with poor decision-making skills.
Sep 19, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What parents, caregivers can do if their child is struggling with mental health
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 10- to 24-year-olds. Deaths are only a portion of the problem; every year, millions of Americans seriously think about suicide, ...
Sep 19, 2024
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