Pediatrics
Stalking, harassment of partners common among teens
(HealthDay)—Nearly half of U.S. teens have been stalked or harassed by a partner or done the deed themselves, a new study finds.
Jul 23, 2020
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Nearly half of US youth have been stalked/harassed by partners
A new, first-of-its-kind Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study finds that 48% of 12-18-year-olds who have been in a relationship have been stalked or harassed by a partner, and 42% have stalked or harassed ...
Jun 29, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cyberbullying linked to post traumatic stress for victims and perpetrators
Cyberbullying—bullying online rather than face to face—is linked to various types of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, both for victims and perpetrators, suggests the first study of its kind, published online ...
Jun 23, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 patients may have lower stroke rates than previously suggested
Fewer people than previously reported suffer from stroke as a result of COVID-19, a new analysis finds. However, strokes that accompany the pandemic virus, SARS-CoV-2, appear to be more severe.
May 20, 2020
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Other
Alternate light five times more effective in detecting bruises on victims of color
Bruise detection and diagnosis is currently conducted by sight, under regular light, and bruises are often difficult to see on victims of violence depending on their skin color and the age of their injury.
Apr 30, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teens who are bullied struggle with long-term mental health issues
Bullying can make life miserable in the short term for teens, but its impact can also linger into young adulthood, says a University of Michigan researcher.
Mar 24, 2020
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Cardiology
Less than 20% of Americans have rapid access to endovascular thrombectomy for stroke
Timely treatment is critical for stroke victims, yet only 19.8% of the U.S. population can access a stroke center capable of endovascular thrombectomy to remove a large clot in 15 minutes or less by ambulance, according to ...
Mar 3, 2020
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Health
Marijuana detected in homicide victims nearly doubles
Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health assessed the time trends in alcohol and marijuana detected in homicide victims and found that the prevalence of marijuana almost doubled, increasing from ...
Jan 9, 2020
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Health
Boys who are bullied online may have more risky sex
A collaboration of researchers at Louisiana State University, University of Missouri, and University of Tennessee found that peer victimization is associated with adverse psychological and behavioral problems, including depression ...
Jan 6, 2020
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Health
Young adults experiencing homelessness are not seeking medical care after rape
Nearly three-fourths of young adults experiencing homelessness who are raped do not seek post-sexual assault medical care, missing an opportunity to greatly reduce their risk of contracting HIV, according to a survey led ...
Dec 16, 2019
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