Health
Sexual violence in war has lasting effect
Survivors of sexual violence in war zones suffer long lasting consequences, such as physical injury, mental trauma and social stigma, research suggests.
Sep 20, 2016
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Health
Stand up for medical neutrality in war zones, international community urged
The international community needs to stand up for medical neutrality in war zones, and mandate the UN Security Council to act in the face of persistent and blatant breaches of the Geneva Convention, urge global health experts ...
Nov 22, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
War is not necessarily the cause of post-traumatic stress disorder
Recent research carried out at Business and Social Sciences, Aarhus University, shows that surprisingly, the majority of soldiers exhibiting symptoms of post-traumatic stress syndrome were suffering from poor mental health ...
Aug 17, 2012
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Living in a 'war zone' linked to delivery of low birthweight babies
Mums-to-be living in war zones/areas of armed conflict are at heightened risk of giving birth to low birthweight babies, finds a review of the available evidence published in the online journal BMJ Global Health.
Nov 28, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study examines mental health toll exacted on civilians working with military in war zones
The punishing psychological toll endured by military personnel in war zones has been extensively documented for years by researchers, perhaps more than ever in the wake of recent military engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Apr 9, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The challenges faced by doctors and nurses in conflict zones
Quite aside from the deadly and disorienting consequences for Ukraine's citizens, Russia's invasion places unique pressure on its doctors and nurses.
Mar 15, 2022
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Pediatrics
Study looks at program for Defence Force kids
A James Cook University researcher has been studying the help given to children with a parent deployed on active duty with the military.
Jul 12, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Opinion: Trump is wrong, I treat combat veterans with PTSD, and they are not weak
Mr. Trump, there's someone I'd like you to meet.
Oct 6, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gates warns conflicts stoke risk of global pandemic
War and turmoil go hand-in-hand with disease and are the most likely agents to produce a global pandemic capable of killing millions of people, Bill Gates said on Saturday.
Feb 18, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Photographer covering Ebola: The world must see
The biggest danger in a war zone is not seeing the enemy. What people face here in Liberia is a war, and no one has seen the enemy.
Oct 5, 2014
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