Health
How do we keep family violence perpetrators 'in view' during the COVID-19 lockdown?
Over the past few weeks, there has been increasing awareness of the heightened risk of family violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 28, 2020
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Pediatrics
'Breastfeeding gap' exists among Mexican-origin women living in Texas
Mexican women born and educated in Mexico who now live in Texas breastfeed longer than those born and educated in the United States. That's the finding from new research from the Texas Policy Evaluation Project (TxPEP) at ...
Mar 18, 2020
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Surgery
Peer support program can help surgeons deal with adverse events that happen during surgery
When an error or complication happens during an operation, the surgeon performing the procedure can become a "second victim" due to the psychological and emotional trauma experienced after a major adverse event. While many ...
Dec 17, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health program helps teens recognise and support peers at risk
A novel mental health program improves teenagers' ability to recognise and support friends who might be at risk of suicide, according to new research.
Nov 21, 2019
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Pediatrics
Fix and prevent health disparities in children by supporting mom, and dad
According to the recent National Academies report on health disparities in children, one of the most important factors in preventing and addressing disparities is the well-being of the child's primary caregiver. This finding ...
Sep 5, 2019
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Unmet family expectations linked to increased mortality among older Chinese Americans
Filial piety—the traditional value of caring for one's elders—is foundational to the Chinese concept of family and greatly influences intergenerational relationships. When older Chinese adults' expectations of care exceed ...
Aug 16, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Peer support reduces carer burden
In a world first, La Trobe University research has shown how peer-led support programs for family and friends who provide regular support to an adult diagnosed with a mental health condition can significantly improve carer ...
Jul 1, 2019
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Health
Research suggests strategy for more equitable Medicare reimbursement
Those who were enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid were sicker, had more cognitive impairments and difficulty functioning, and needed more social support than those who were not enrolled in both government programs, Saint ...
Apr 29, 2019
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Health
Taking care of people with TBI: New tool could speed caregiver research
A traumatic brain injury happens in an instant: a battlefield blast, a car crash, a bad fall. But the effects can last a lifetime—and can leave the survivor dependent on daily care from their loved ones for decades.
Apr 17, 2019
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Medical economics
Medicaid work requirements: Is there a path forward that could help the poor, not harm them?
Just days after the 9-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, the Obama administration's defining accomplishments continues to dominate American politics.
Apr 1, 2019
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