Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists say Hong Kong man got coronavirus a second time
University of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19.
Aug 24, 2020
1
127
Page 17 - News tagged with social systems
Genetics
Autism: How a gene alteration modifies social behavior
A team of researchers at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, has discovered a new connection between a genetic alteration and social difficulties related to autism: A mutation in the neuroligin-3 gene reduces the effect ...
Aug 5, 2020
0
301
Health
Greater financial integration generally not associated with better healthcare quality
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to severe financial stress for both hospitals and physician practices, raising serious concerns that many may either close or be purchased by larger organizations. Such consolidation is well-recognized ...
Aug 3, 2020
0
4
Addiction
Parents with children forced to do school at home are drinking more
We found that parents who are stressed by having to help their children with distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic drink seven more drinks per month than parents who do not report feeling stressed by distance learning. ...
Jul 30, 2020
0
4
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mothers, newborns, young children, and adolescents lose 20% of health and social services to COVID-19
Mothers, newborns, young children, and adolescents are losing 20 percent of their health and social services due to the COVID-19 pandemic says a panel of senior global health experts.
Jul 13, 2020
0
0
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Water injections to relieve back pain in labor no longer 'midwifery voodoo'
Sterile water injections provide effective pain relief for women with labor back pain, according to University of Queensland-led research. Dr. Nigel Lee from the UQ School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work said the injections ...
Jul 6, 2020
1
698
Pediatrics
Study of 'downstream' effects of childhood lead poisoning reveals racial, economic disparities in adulthood
A new study from Case Western Reserve University shows that numerous negative issues associated with lead poisoning follow children well into adulthood—building on evidence linking elevated blood-lead levels with a host ...
Jun 22, 2020
0
1
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 adds to challenges for LGBTQ youth
Even before the pandemic, LGBTQ youth faced unique health challenges. Now, social isolation is heightening concerns about protecting their mental well-being.
Jun 16, 2020
0
2
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Don't lose focus on diseases of poverty in COVID-19 crisis
Many scientists working on diseases affecting people in developing countries and their animals are refocusing part of their work on COVID-19. The result is that while the pandemic response is receiving a welcome boost, the ...
Jun 16, 2020
0
1
Psychology & Psychiatry
Strange physical symptoms? Blame the chronic stress of life during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the current COVID-19 pandemic have you been wondering why you're getting headaches more often? Or stomach aches? Or feeling itchy or getting pimples? Or why your periods are irregular or more painful than usual? Exciting ...
Jun 12, 2020
0
31
