Health
Job stress might make you sick, study says
(HealthDay)—High levels of job stress may increase the risk of sick leave due to mental health disorders, a new study suggests.
Jul 30, 2015
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Cardiology
Yoga improves quality of life in patients with atrial fibrillation
Yoga improves quality of life in patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, according to research published today in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. Heart rate and blood pressure also decreased in patients ...
Mar 14, 2016
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Health
Female doctors are good for your health, but they experience a gender pay gap, discrimination, burnout and depression
The complaints are ubiquitous— "my doctor retired;" "my doctor is on maternity leave;" "the clinic isn't accepting new patients."
Oct 30, 2019
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Pediatrics
Skin-to-skin contact key for premature baby survival, WHO says in shift
Skin-to-skin contact is key to improving survival of premature and small babies, the WHO said on Tuesday in a major overhaul of policy that previously called for the use of incubators.
Nov 15, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hispanic Americans being hit hard by COVID-19
(HealthDay)—COVID-19 is being diagnosed in Hispanic communities at a disproportionately high rate, a new study of the Baltimore-Washington, D.C., area shows.
Jun 29, 2020
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Health
Medical training or a family? Residents, training programs seek balance
A new analysis finds striking inconsistency in parental leave policies at the nation's top residency programs, illustrating the enormous challenge these programs face balancing training the next generation of doctors and ...
Dec 11, 2018
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Cardiology
Childbearing cardiologists report inconsistent maternity leave policies, higher rates of pregnancy complications
Childbearing women cardiologists can encounter adverse effects in their physical health, finances and career advancements due to discriminatory violations of maternity leave practices in the U.S., specifically the Family ...
Mar 14, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Elite athletes shouldn't have to choose between their sport and pregnancy
Every two years the world watches in awe as incredible athletes compete during the Olympic and Paralympic games. Olympians inspire the nation, and serve as role models to all young athletes. But after inspiring so many, and ...
Mar 14, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Longer maternity leaves lower women's risk of postpartum depression
The more leave time from work that a woman takes after giving birth—up to six months—the better protected she will be from experiencing post-partum depression, according to a study led by Dr. Rada K. Dagher, assistant ...
Dec 12, 2013
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Medical economics
Patients with chronic pain used less sick leave after spinal cord stimulation
People with long-term neuropathic pain took significantly fewer sick days from work after treatment with spinal cord stimulation, according to a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Pain. ...
Aug 31, 2022
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