Pediatrics
Teachers' unions, doctors agree: Vaccines, masks crucial for return-to-school
(HealthDay)—Schools are reopening as the Delta variant surges across America, a scary prospect for educators and parents alike.
Aug 23, 2021
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Diabetes
FDA allows automatic 'generic' swap for brand-name insulin
U.S. regulators took action Wednesday that will make it easier to get a cheaper, near-copy of a brand-name insulin at the drugstore.
Jul 29, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health needs described after hurricane Irma
(HealthDay)—In the 20 months after Hurricane Irma, 17 percent of households reported a need for a mental health care provider, and 37.9 percent did not receive these services, according to research published in the July ...
Jul 5, 2021
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Attention deficit disorders
My child has been diagnosed with ADHD. How do I make a decision about medication and what are the side effects?
If your child has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you might be wondering: what now? And how do I know if medication is warranted?
May 27, 2021
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Cardiology
Health and the city: Using urban design to promote heart health
Cities harbour a dangerous cocktail of environmental stressors which politicians must tackle to save lives and preserve health. That's the conclusion of a paper published today in European Heart Journal, a journal of the ...
May 19, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health services wane as insurers appear to skirt parity rules during pandemic
Therapists and other behavioral health care providers cut hours, reduced staffs and turned away patients during the pandemic as more Americans experienced depression symptoms and drug overdoses, according to a new report ...
May 6, 2021
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Pediatrics
A multipronged approach to addressing childhood adversity and promoting resilience
A hot topic symposia session during the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2021 Virtual Meeting will discuss a multipronged approach to addressing childhood adversity and promoting resilience—at the clinical, systems, community ...
May 4, 2021
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Cardiology
System to deliver electrically activated glue for sealing defects in broken blood vessels
A team of researchers led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed a device that offers a quicker and less invasive way to seal tears and holes in blood vessels, using an electrically-activated ...
May 3, 2021
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Health
California campaign lowers statewide C-section rate, study finds
A four-year effort has reduced the rate of cesarean sections for low-risk, first-time mothers in California, according to a study led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the California Maternal ...
Apr 27, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Age at the menopause can be assessed using predictive modeling
Natural menopause occurs when the menstrual periods cease due to the naturally decreased ovary function. There is a significant interindividual variation in the age at natural menopause but, on average, women undergo it around ...
Apr 21, 2021
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