Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Children might play a bigger role in COVID transmission than first thought—schools must prepare
Over the weekend, the World Health Organization made an announcement you might have missed.
Aug 28, 2020
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Attention deficit disorders
What's the difference between ADD and ADHD?
Around 1 in 20 people has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It's one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood and often continues into adulthood.
Apr 24, 2024
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Health
Call to address women's reproductive needs holistically
New research, published in The Lancet Public Health, brought together a variety of different types of evidence—including previous studies, new data on women's preferences, and case studies of existing practice across the ...
Jan 9, 2023
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Health
Epilepsy discrimination still rife
People with epilepsy continue to face high rates of stigma and discrimination, particularly in the workplace, according to Flinders University disability expert Dr Michelle Bellon.
May 28, 2013
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
New school toolkits to aid children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Children and young people naturally spend a large amount of their time at school, college or in other educational settings. And while most children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) are able to access education, many ...
Jun 2, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Effective testing and contact tracing is essential for schools to safely open during COVID-19 pandemic
Effective contact tracing and epidemic control measures are essential for safe opening of schools during COVID-19 pandemic, according to two studies published simultaneously in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health journal.
Aug 4, 2020
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Other
Video games offer educational methods for med students
(HealthDay)—Video games can play a role in medical education, offering new methods for teaching medical students, according to a report published by the American Medical Association (AMA).
Feb 4, 2016
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Ophthalmology
Poor social determinants of health tied to vision loss
Social determinants of health (SDOH), across multiple domains, are associated with vision loss, according to a study published online April 6 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Apr 11, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Anti-LGBTQ+ restrictions and legislation linked to host of negative health effects
In January 2024 alone, more than 280 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in the U.S. As this type of legislation and policies are becoming more prevalent across the country, a paper from researchers at Rice University concludes ...
May 7, 2024
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Radiology & Imaging
Limitations of virtual reality learning in developing tactile sensation and communication skills
A team of researchers from the University of Tsukuba conducted a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR)-based education system in improving the skill proficiency of radiology technologist students. ...
May 12, 2023
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