Pediatrics
Preventing pediatric falls
May is National Trauma Awareness Month. It's a time to spread awareness about injury prevention and trauma.
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How to stay sun-safe this summer
Clear skies, warm days and free time set the stage for more people being active during the approaching summer months. A dermatologist at Baylor College of Medicine reminds outdoor enthusiasts about the importance of protecting ...
May 1, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorders
Pathfinders for Autism helps people with autism, families navigate diagnosis
One of Rebecca Rienzi's favorite stories to tell about Pathfinders for Autism—the Baltimore County nonprofit where she has been executive director since 2010—happened at the National Aquarium in the Inner Harbor.
Apr 29, 2024
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Recreational activities such as golfing, gardening may be associated with increased ALS risk among men
Participation in recreational activities—including golfing, gardening or yard work, woodworking, and hunting—may be associated with an increase in a person's risk for developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, ...
Mar 13, 2024
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A new year means new fitness goals. But options for people with disability are few and far between
Around 4.4 million Australians, or 18% of our population, live with disability. This number is likely to rise as our population ages.
Jan 17, 2024
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Microorganism that causes rare but severe eye infections detected in Australian coastal areas
Researchers have identified the microorganism Acanthamoeba, which can cause an extremely rare but potentially sight-threatening eye infection, in seawater at four New South Wales coastal sites. The new research is published ...
Aug 24, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How do I tell my kids we are currently short on money, without freaking them out? A psychologist explains
I was a teenager during Australia's 1990s "recession we had to have," and remember clearly a friend asking his dad for some money to go to the movies.
Jul 3, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Expert shares information about microorganisms in recreational waters that can impact health
As people flock to communal pools, water parks, beaches and lakes to find relief from the summer heat, some may be unaware of the microscopic hazards lurking in these waters. An expert with Baylor College of Medicine shares ...
Jun 29, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Social participation promotes optimal aging in older adults, research shows
A new study followed more than 7,000 middle aged and older Canadians for approximately three years to understand whether higher rates of social participation were associated with successful aging in later life. They found ...
Jun 7, 2023
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Time out: We all need a three-day weekend, say health researchers
As a four-day work week is trialed in countries across the globe, health researchers at the University of South Australia say they're "all in" when it comes to a long weekend, especially as new empirical research, published ...
Apr 13, 2023
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