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Major flooding can bring skin infection dangers
(HealthDay)—Flooding from hurricanes and other natural disasters increases the risk of skin infections among victims and relief workers, a skin expert warns.
Mar 1, 2019
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After the floods come the mosquitoes – but the disease risk is more difficult to predict
We're often warned to avoid mosquito bites after major flooding events. With more water around, there are likely to be more mosquitoes.
Feb 7, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Thai cave boys—the psychology of surviving underground
,When 12 young footballers and their coach entered the Tham Luang Nang Non cave in Thailand, it was supposed to be a fun outing after football practice. But when a torrent of flood water rushed in after heavy rain, the group ...
Jul 6, 2018
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MSF warns of mounting cholera cases in flood-hit Kinshasa
Floods and mudslides in the Democratic Republic of Congo's chaotic capital Kinshasa have caused cholera cases to rise over five-fold to more than 100 a week, medical charity MSF said Tuesday.
Jan 9, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Advice for displaced persons during the holiday season
The holiday season is a time to give back, and that is especially important to remember this year due to the impacts of Hurricane Harvey. Although many people are back in their homes, others are still displaced. One Baylor ...
Nov 15, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Dealing with the psychological aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
Flood water eventually will recede from Houston and its surrounding areas, but the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey will remain fresh for those impacted by the storm. While moving forward after a disaster like Harvey is difficult, ...
Sep 1, 2017
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Scientists reveal significant mental disorders in a Spanish community after severe flood
A study conducted by an international team of professionals from the Health Management Field of Northern Almeria (Área de Gestión Sanitaria Norte de Almería), as well as from the Universities of Granada, Castilla-La Mancha, ...
Jul 27, 2017
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Flood aftermath linked to post-traumatic stress
Brisbane flood victims suffered more psychological distress during the rebuilding phase than as waters inundated their homes and businesses, a QUT study has found.
May 19, 2015
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Cholera epidemic kills 41 in Mozambique
The death toll from a cholera epidemic in Mozambique that broke out after widespread flooding has risen by almost 50 percent in two weeks to 41, health officials said Monday.
Mar 2, 2015
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FDA lays out rules for some smartphone health apps (Update)
Food and Drug Administration officials say they will begin regulating a new wave of applications and gadgets that work with smartphones to take medical readings and help users monitor their health.
Sep 23, 2013
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