Pediatrics
National Poll: Safety not always top of mind for parents choosing kids' summer camps
When it comes to picking a summer camp for kids, logistics top the checklist for most parents, a new national poll suggests.
May 23, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Mental well-being of refugees 'significantly' improved by ground-breaking support program
The mental health of vulnerable Rohingya refugees was significantly improved by a ground-breaking program of support, a new study has found.
Mar 23, 2022
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Biomedical technology
Researchers make key advance in fight against dangerous surgical site infections
Scientists at Oregon State University have made a key advance against dangerous and costly surgical site infections, the type of infection most commonly associated with health care procedures.
Feb 25, 2022
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Immunology
Biomarker discovery can lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of asthma and COPD
Rutgers researchers have discovered that people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have a protein in their lungs that leaks a small molecule into their bloodstream that restricts their breathing instead ...
Oct 20, 2021
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Attention deficit disorders
Learning magic tricks can help self-esteem of kids with ADHD
Teaching magic tricks to children with disabilities can enhance their feelings of self-esteem and confidence, a study has shown.
Oct 6, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 cases climbing, wiping out months of progress
COVID-19 deaths and cases in the U.S. have climbed back to levels not seen since last winter, erasing months of progress and potentially bolstering President Joe Biden's argument for his sweeping new vaccination requirements.
Sep 14, 2021
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
What is frozen shoulder?
Pain and stiffness in your shoulder can make every activity including sleep difficult. Worsening shoulder pain, especially at night, could mean you have a frozen shoulder, says Dr. Christopher Camp, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic ...
Sep 10, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
COVID-19 pandemic accelerates children's weight gain, BMI
A study led by researchers at the University of South Carolina's Department of Exercise Science has found increases in body mass index (BMI) scores among school-age children. Likely a result of school closures, food insecurity ...
Aug 30, 2021
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Health
Longer stays in refugee camps increase cases of acute mental illness
A new quantitative study suggests people seeking asylum are more likely to experience mental health deterioration as they spend more time living in refugee camps, backing up qualitative evidence from aid organizations.
Jul 22, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Summer camps hit with COVID outbreaks—are schools next?
The U.S. has seen a string of COVID-19 outbreaks tied to summer camps in recent weeks in places such as Texas, Illinois, Florida, Missouri and Kansas, in what some fear could be a preview of the upcoming school year.
Jul 12, 2021
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