Health
Head injuries hit one in 14 kids, CDC reports
(HealthDay)—Given the news of the devastating effects of head injuries among professional football players, parents may wonder if their mini athletes are at risk, too.
Feb 9, 2018
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Health
US childhood mortality rates have lagged behind other wealthy nations for the past 50 years
In a new study of childhood mortality rates between 1961 and 2010 in the United States and 19 economically similar countries, researchers report that while there's been overall improvement among all the countries, the U.S. ...
Jan 8, 2018
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Medications
Slow-release oral morphine could expand options for treating opioid abuse
Slow-release oral Morphine (SROM) has emerged as a promising candidate for oral opioid agonist therapy. However, more research is needed before it can be incorporated into U.S. treatment guidelines. A commentary from the ...
Dec 25, 2017
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Neuroscience
Transcranial electrical stimulation shows promise for treating mild traumatic brain injury
Using a form of low-impulse electrical stimulation to the brain, documented by neuroimaging, researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) ...
Sep 28, 2017
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Pediatrics
Back-to-school worries for parents? 1 in 3 very concerned bullying, cyberbullying
Parents may also experience some nerves as their children prepare to head back to school.
Aug 21, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Reckless behavior fuels ongoing stress for some with PTSD
Researchers with the National Center for PTSD at the VA Boston Healthcare System found that engaging in risky behavior—itself a symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder—could in turn lead to worse PTSD symptoms. This ...
Jun 14, 2017
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Health
Officers on afternoon shift report being more fatigued
Police officers on the afternoon shift are twice as likely to report being tired, according to a University at Buffalo-led study.
Jun 6, 2017
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Health
AASM position: Delaying middle school, high school start times is beneficial to students
A new position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) asserts that the school day should begin at 8:30 a.m. or later for middle school and high school students.
Apr 14, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
PTSD prevented by using Tetris in the emergency department
A single dose psychological intervention including the computer game Tetris can prevent the unpleasant, intrusive memories that develop in some people after suffering a traumatic event. Researchers have been able to demonstrate ...
Mar 28, 2017
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Health
Energy drinks mask alcohol's effects, increase injury risk
People who mix highly caffeinated energy drinks with their alcoholic beverages may be at increased risk for injury, according to a review in the March issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
Mar 21, 2017
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