Health
'We see the worst of the worst.' How three nurses got hooked on the ER, staying for decades
One started in Memorial's emergency department in the 1970s as its first Black nurse.
Apr 26, 2022
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Medical research
Molecular response to traumatic injury characterized for first time
The first-ever, in-depth characterization of the body's response to traumatic injury was published today in Cell Reports Medicine by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine physician-scientists. The results of their multiomics ...
Dec 21, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Do we actually grow from adversity?
In our culture, there's this idea that enduring a tragedy can be good for your personal growth. You'll have a newfound appreciation for life. You'll be grateful for your friends and family. You'll learn from the experience. ...
Nov 15, 2019
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Surgery
In-flight blood transfusions increase survival rates and improve trauma patient outcomes
Air-lifted trauma victims who received blood transfusions in the helicopter before arriving at a trauma center had higher one-day survival rates and less chance of shock than air-lifted patients who did not receive blood ...
Feb 11, 2015
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Medical research
Scientists discover possible treatment to reduce scarring
Whether from surgery or battle wounds, ugly scars can affect body and mind. Now a new research report appearing online in the FASEB Journal offers a new strategy to reduce or eliminate scars on the skin. Specifically, scientists ...
Jul 6, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cyberbullying linked to increased depression and PTSD
Cyberbullying had the impact of amplifying symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder in young people who were inpatients at an adolescent psychiatric hospital, according to a new study published in the Journal ...
Jan 22, 2020
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Pediatrics
US health officials link childhood trauma to adult illness
U.S. health officials estimate that millions of cases of heart disease and other illnesses are linked to abuse and other physical and psychological harm suffered early in life.
Nov 5, 2019
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Neuroscience
Ex-NFL player helps researchers probe long-term effects of head injuries
(HealthDay)—Brian Duncan doesn't know why his brain still works as well as it does.
Jul 24, 2019
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Health
Childhood trauma linked to adult smoking for girls
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can stay with us for life. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy explains how these events can be tied up with ...
Jul 12, 2012
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Medical research
Scientists identify cell death pathway involved in lethal sepsis
Sepsis, a form of systemic inflammation, is the leading cause of death in critically ill patients. Sepsis is linked with massive cell death; however, the specific mechanisms involved in the lethality of sepsis are unclear. ...
Dec 22, 2011
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