Surgery
Refugees aren't getting needed surgeries
(HealthDay)—Millions of refugees aren't getting the surgery they need, researchers report.
Jun 2, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Refugees escape war, but face new threat in Europe - germs
Having survived perilous escapes from war zones, refugees find themselves assailed anew in Europe by germs proliferating in crowded, unsanitary camps that could become outbreak hotspots, infectious disease experts have warned.
Apr 10, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Refugees have a substantially higher risk of psychotic disorders
Refugees face a substantially higher risk of psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, compared to non-refugee migrants from the same regions of origin, finds a study published in The BMJ today.
Mar 15, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Expert outlines medical approach to treatment of traumatized refugees
What's the best approach to mental health treatment for refugees with posttraumatic symptoms? One clinic with extensive experience in managing traumatized refugees recommends a medical approach combining psychoactive medications, ...
Mar 9, 2016
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Health
How to help the women and girls rescued from Islamic State
Violence against women, especially in war, is so pervasive around the world it's often not considered news. But the barbaric treatment of women by the group known as Da'esh or Islamic State (IS) has for once managed to attract ...
Feb 24, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Refugee women at higher risk of preterm birth, study finds
Refugee women who come to Canada have greater risk of giving birth prematurely than non-refugee immigrants, a study by a St. Michael's Hospital researcher has found. Those risks are fueled by the fact that the preterm birth ...
Jan 28, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cholera kills 10 Somalis in world's largest refugee camp: UN
At least 10 people have died and over 1,000 fallen sick with cholera in an outbreak among Somali refugees in the world's largest refugee camp in Kenya, UN officials said Saturday.
Jan 9, 2016
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Health
Health care for Syrian refugees: A guide for Canadian physicians
What unique health needs will Syrian refugees face, and how can Canadian physicians best provide health care to them and their families? A practice article posted online today in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) ...
Dec 8, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Traumatised refugees in desperate need of psychiatric support, says report
Almost half of the current flood of refugees arriving in Germany could be suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), according to a paper co-authored by Flinders University's Matthew Flinders Distinguished Professor ...
Nov 4, 2015
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HIV & AIDS
Study of pregnancy complications finds refugee women in Ontario have higher rates of HIV
Pregnant refugee women in Ontario have a higher prevalence of HIV than immigrants and Canadian-born women, a new study examining serious pregnancy and delivery complications has found.
Oct 19, 2015
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