Pediatrics
Back-to-school worries for parents? 1 in 3 very concerned bullying, cyberbullying
Parents may also experience some nerves as their children prepare to head back to school.
Aug 21, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Reckless behavior fuels ongoing stress for some with PTSD
Researchers with the National Center for PTSD at the VA Boston Healthcare System found that engaging in risky behavior—itself a symptom of posttraumatic stress disorder—could in turn lead to worse PTSD symptoms. This ...
Jun 14, 2017
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Health
Officers on afternoon shift report being more fatigued
Police officers on the afternoon shift are twice as likely to report being tired, according to a University at Buffalo-led study.
Jun 6, 2017
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Health
AASM position: Delaying middle school, high school start times is beneficial to students
A new position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) asserts that the school day should begin at 8:30 a.m. or later for middle school and high school students.
Apr 14, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
PTSD prevented by using Tetris in the emergency department
A single dose psychological intervention including the computer game Tetris can prevent the unpleasant, intrusive memories that develop in some people after suffering a traumatic event. Researchers have been able to demonstrate ...
Mar 28, 2017
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Health
Energy drinks mask alcohol's effects, increase injury risk
People who mix highly caffeinated energy drinks with their alcoholic beverages may be at increased risk for injury, according to a review in the March issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
Mar 21, 2017
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Neuroscience
Study explores whether it's safe to drive after concussion symptoms resolve
The effects a concussion has on driving a vehicle may continue to linger even after the symptoms disappear, according to a new study by University of Georgia researchers.
Feb 7, 2017
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Research on US gun violence still a low priority, study finds
(HealthDay)—Even though the United States has the highest death rate from firearms of any developed country, gun violence gets short shrift in government research compared to other leading causes of death, a new study reveals.
Jan 3, 2017
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Neuroscience
Recovery from brain injury and better sleep go hand in hand
After a traumatic brain injury (TBI), people also experience major sleep problems, including changes in their sleep-wake cycle. A new study shows that recovering from these two conditions occurs in parallel. The study is ...
Dec 21, 2016
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Ophthalmology
Surgery can restore vision in patients with brain injuries
Surgery can restore vision in patients who have suffered hemorrhaging in the eye after a traumatic brain injury, even if the operation doesn't occur until several months after the injury, according to a small study from vision ...
Dec 12, 2016
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