Psychology & Psychiatry
The old ways of reintegrating young veterans need to be abandoned
The reintegration of former child soldiers is a key mandate of humanitarian organisations across the globe.
Apr 29, 2019
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Medical economics
Nearly 1 in 3 US physicians were born abroad
At a time when immigration is a hot-button issue, the American health care system is highly dependent on professionals born in other countries, an analysis of U.S. census data shows.
Dec 5, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Gene mutation may speed up memory loss in Alzheimer's disease
A gene mutation may accelerate the loss of memory and thinking skills in people who are at risk for Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the May 3, 2017, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of ...
May 3, 2017
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Cardiology
Study clarifies risky decision making during a heart attack
In a recent study to determine why some individuals who experience symptoms for acute coronary syndrome decide to seek medical attention more quickly than others, a University of Oklahoma researcher has identified numeracy—the ...
Feb 28, 2017
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Researchers develop virtual training tool to help doctors improve their communication skills
University of Huddersfield researcher Yeshwanth Pulijala is dedicated to bringing about big improvements in medical training by harnessing the power of virtual reality and 3D technology. Now, he is part of a team that has ...
Oct 21, 2015
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Neuroscience
Does getting 'expensive' drug affect how much patient benefits?
People's perceptions of the cost of a drug may affect how much they benefit from the drug, even when they are receiving only a placebo, according to a new study of people with Parkinson's disease published in the January ...
Jan 28, 2015
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Health
Poor service, bedside manner top patients' online complaints
(HealthDay)—On "rate-your-doctor" websites, patients complain more about poor bedside manner and unprofessional office staff than inadequate medical skills, according to a recent multi-city study published by Vanguard Communications.
May 10, 2013
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Neuroscience
Even in normal range, high blood sugar linked to brain shrinkage
People whose blood sugar is on the high end of the normal range may be at greater risk of brain shrinkage that occurs with aging and diseases such as dementia, according to new research published in the September 4, 2012, ...
Sep 3, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A vaccination for depression
Over the last decade, Dr. Benjamin Van Voorhees has been trying to find the best way to teach coping strategies to adolescents who are at risk of suffering from severe depression. The idea is to help them keep depression ...
Jun 1, 2012
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Medications
Misuse of over-the-counter pain medication is potential health threat
A significant number of adults are at risk of unintentionally overdosing on over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication, according to a new study in the US by Dr. Michael Wolf, from Northwestern University in Chicago, and his ...
May 30, 2012
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