Psychology & Psychiatry
Positive relationships boost self-esteem, and vice versa
Does having close friends boost your self-esteem, or does having high self-esteem influence the quality of your friendships?
Sep 26, 2019
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News tagged with life support
Health
Youth in Canada is diagnosed with illness related to vaping
A high school student in Canada has been diagnosed with a severe respiratory illness related to vaping, officials said Wednesday, in what's believed to be the first reported case in the country.
Sep 18, 2019
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Analysis reveals economic cost of Alzheimer's disease and dementia are 'tip of the iceberg'
A new research review highlighting the hidden costs of dementia suggests that traditional measures only show the 'tip of the iceberg' of the cost impact on society.
Jul 30, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flesh-eating bacteria claims life of Florida woman
A Florida woman died late last week from flesh-eating bacteria two weeks after cutting her leg while walking along the coast.
Jul 03, 2019
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Health
French doctors to end life support in right-to-die case
French doctors are set to begin removing life support from paralysed road accident victim Vincent Lambert on Tuesday, in what could be the final act in a hugely controversial right-to-die case that has drawn in Pope Francis.
Jul 02, 2019
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Cardiology
Miracle machine makes heroic rescues and leaves patients in limbo
The latest miracle machine in modern medicine—whose use has skyrocketed in recent years—is saving people from the brink of death: adults whose lungs have been ravaged by the flu; a trucker who was trapped underwater in ...
Jun 20, 2019
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Autism spectrum disorders
Parental support is key when autistic adolescents want to learn to drive
Autistic adolescents need the support of their parents or guardians to prioritize independence so that they are prepared for learning to drive, according to a study of specialized driving instructors who have worked specifically ...
Jun 18, 2019
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Research shows carer's experience can influence how well a person lives with dementia
New research has identified how a carer's experience can impact on the ability of a person with dementia to 'live well' with the condition.
May 20, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Social support key to remission from suicidal thoughts for disabling chronic pain sufferers
There has been little research on factors associated with resilience and recovery among those in chronic and disabling pain who have had suicidal thoughts. A new nationally representative study from the University of Toronto ...
Apr 17, 2019
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Health
Hospital closure hurts a town's ability to attract retirees
When a rural community loses its hospital, health care becomes harder to come by in an instant. But a hospital closure also shocks a small town's economy. It shuts down one of its largest employers. It scares off heavy industry ...
Apr 16, 2019
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