Psychology & Psychiatry
People coming off antidepressants are looking for help online, underscoring a gap in traditional clinical practices
For many people, antidepressants are a lifesaving treatment.
May 28, 2024
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Health
Researchers urge immediate alcohol regulation to curb violence against women, kids
Community organizations and researchers working in violence prevention and alcohol harm reduction are meeting this week to discuss the role of alcohol in violence against women and children and the policy and program responses ...
May 28, 2024
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Pediatrics
Pediatrician explains how AI may affect children
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way we work, play and communicate. While artificial intelligence has potential to help solve complex problems, you've likely also heard serious concerns about it—and especially, ...
May 24, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study findings show transitioning gender identities is not linked with depression
A longitudinal study of LGBTQ+ youths has found that transitioning gender identities is not associated with depression and that about 1 in 3 gender-minority youths change their gender identity more than once. In fact, the ...
May 22, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Where to look for help when living with a drug or mental health problem
Fatal overdoses in the U.S. fell for the first time in five years in 2023, according to preliminary estimates recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but UCLA researcher Joseph Friedman warns ...
May 22, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows excessive patient loads were the greatest cause of moral distress among health personnel during pandemic
Being a woman, a nursing professional, and working in the community sphere increased the risk of moral distress (MD), according to a study by the University of Cordoba carried out among more than 500 professionals with the ...
May 21, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New study reveals stark partisan differences in perceptions of COVID-19 disparities in the U.S.
Since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been clear partisan differences around public health guidelines such as mask use and vaccinations. A new study from the University of Minnesota School of Public ...
May 21, 2024
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Health
Research reveals major health care, communication challenges for migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong
Migrant domestic workers support many Hong Kong working families in childcare and household duties but their own personal needs seldom receive significant attention.
May 21, 2024
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Surgery
Strengthening health systems through surgery
Surgeons must provide leadership in transforming health care across the Global South—by integrating surgery into the global health agenda and advocating for simple and cost-effective surgical procedures that support overall ...
May 21, 2024
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Medical research
Snakebites can destroy skin, muscle, and even bone—exciting progress on drugs to treat them
The World Health Organization estimates that 1.8 million to 2.7 million people are envenomed by snakes annually, resulting in upwards of 138,000 deaths.
May 21, 2024
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