Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Tough year' for measles and other infectious diseases in US
This year, the germs roared back.
Dec 27, 2019
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Health
Young adults experiencing homelessness are not seeking medical care after rape
Nearly three-fourths of young adults experiencing homelessness who are raped do not seek post-sexual assault medical care, missing an opportunity to greatly reduce their risk of contracting HIV, according to a survey led ...
Dec 16, 2019
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Half of people who are homeless may have experienced traumatic brain injury
A systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in people who are homeless or in unstable housing situations—including 38 studies published between 1995 and 2018, and published in ...
Dec 3, 2019
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Disparities in care among homeless adults hospitalized for cardiovascular conditions
Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death among homeless adults, with mortality rates that are substantially higher than the general population. However, little is known about whether there are differences in care ...
Nov 18, 2019
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Study confirms serious health problems, high trauma rates among unsheltered people in U.S.
A report released today finds that physical and mental health care needs as well as abuse and traumatic experiences are major contributing factors to a loss of housing for unsheltered people, especially unsheltered women. ...
Oct 8, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows Housing First program significantly reduces homelessness over long term
The longest running study of its kind on the "Housing First" model has found that it significantly reduces homelessness over the long term compared to treatment as usual, according to a study published in The Lancet Psychiatry ...
Oct 8, 2019
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Study of newly homeless ED patients finds multiple contributors to homelessness
A qualitative study of recently homeless emergency department (ED) patients found multiple contributors to homelessness that can inform future homelessness prevention interventions. The study findings are published in the ...
Sep 11, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hepatitis A races across the country
Just before the Fourth of July, Trenton Burrell began feeling run-down and achy. Soon he could barely muster the energy to walk from one room to another. A friend shared an alarming observation: "You're turning yellow."
Aug 15, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Florida latest place to declare emergency over hepatitis A
Officials have declared a public health emergency over the rising number of hepatitis A cases in Florida, the latest part of the country dealing with outbreaks of the liver disease.
Aug 2, 2019
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Study highlights need for integrated healthcare for the homeless
A University of Birmingham study has found alarming evidence of severe mental health problems, substance dependence and alcohol misuse amongst homeless population.
Jul 2, 2019
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