Pediatrics
Disasters and kids – how to help them recover
Louisiana's historic floods have killed at least eight people. As many as 20,000 others have been rescued and thousands have been forced into shelters.
Aug 17, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
About ten percent of mothers experienced depression two years after Hurricane Katrina, study shows
About 10 percent of mothers experienced chronic, persistent depressive symptoms two years after Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast, killing more than 1,800 people, displacing hundreds of thousands and causing widespread ...
Aug 27, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Positive personality traits may protect police at high risk for PTSD
Personal traits such as resilience, satisfaction with life and a grateful disposition may help shield police officers from symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the aftermath of a natural disaster.
Jan 6, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Tackling test anxiety may help prevent more severe problems
Showing students how to cope with test anxiety might also help them to handle their built-up angst and fretfulness about other issues. The results of a new study by Carl Weems of the University of New Orleans show that anxiety ...
May 8, 2014
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Cardiology
Post-Katrina heart woes persisted at least six years
(HealthDay)—Six years after Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on the U.S. Gulf Cost, a New Orleans hospital was still seeing more than the usual number of heart attack patients.
Mar 26, 2014
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Cardiology
Studies tie stress from storms, war to heart risks
Stress does bad things to the heart. New studies have found higher rates of cardiac problems in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, New Orleans residents six years after Hurricane Katrina and Greeks struggling through ...
Mar 10, 2013
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Cardiology
ACC: Stressful events up incidence of acute MI
(HealthDay)—Stressful events, including hurricanes, earthquakes, and financial crises, correlate with increased incidence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), according to three studies to be presented at the annual meeting ...
Mar 8, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Children's preexisting symptoms influence their reactions to disaster coverage on TV
After a natural disaster occurs, we often find ourselves glued to the TV, seeking out details about the extent of the damage and efforts at recovery. While research has shown that exposure to this kind of coverage is associated ...
Nov 5, 2012
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Health
Seniors particularly vulnerable in Sandy's aftermath
Older adults left in the wake of Hurricane Sandy will likely suffer disproportionately in the days ahead, based on data from other recent natural disasters.
Oct 31, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The best way to get back to normal after devastating tornados? Just start somewhere
As residents in America's heartland grapple with grief and devastation following Friday's tornado outbreak, shaken survivors may find small steps to recovery come from a return to simple routine, such as a visit to the dog ...
Dec 15, 2021
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