Obstetrics & gynaecology

State abortion bans bar exceptions for suicide, mental health

In the year since the Supreme Court outlawed the national right to an abortion, 18 states have implemented abortion bans that specify that mental health or suicidality do not qualify as a health-related exception for the ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Mental health crisis highlights access challenges, finds survey

The ongoing mental health crisis is causing significant challenges for many psychologists as they grapple with demand fueled by patients presenting with increasingly severe symptoms year after year, according to APA's 2023 ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Physical therapy for long COVID: Research shows patients benefit

Studies show that those suffering from long COVID may benefit from physical therapy services as soon as they are able to tolerate physical activity, a PCOM Georgia assistant professor, who specializes in cardiopulmonary physical ...

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

What happens when a kneecap dislocates

Knee dislocation can be caused by a sudden blow, such as taking a hard hit playing a contact sport like football or hockey, or by a chronic condition, such as a stretched ligament. Some people have a particular knee anatomy ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Q&A: How does mental health affect sports concussion recovery?

Athletes hitting the field for the fall sports season may want to pay just as much attention to their mental health as their physical health. Underlying mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety can cause symptoms ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Emergency care adapted for pregnant women shows promise

Increased vigilance for high blood pressure and diffuse stomach pain. These are some of the characteristics of emergency care adapted for pregnant women and new mothers. The model, which could become clinical routine throughout ...

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