Animal-assisted interventions positive for people’s health but more research is needed
Credit: Alex Holland The impact of animal-assisted interventions for both patients and health services could be substantial, but more rigorous ...
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Peer support program can help surgeons deal with adverse events that happen during surgery
A surgeon-specific peer support program has the potential to support well-being, improve patient safety, and decrease burnout, according to Journal ...
With novel technique, new study is first to definitively map the early development of PTSD
Disease proceeds along two independent tracks, suggesting new treatment approachesCredit: ER24 EMS Ltd. Most people who experience severe trauma recover ...
Depression, anxiety may hinder healing in young patients with hip pain
Pre-operative depression, anxiety linked to worse postsurgical outcomesCredit: Matt Miller New research suggests that physicians evaluating young patients with hip ...
University of Cincinnati research looks at side effects for pediatric medications
Study shows certain antidepressants cause side effects for pediatric patients with OCD, anxietyCredit: University of Cincinnati Sometimes, the medications needed ...
Taming chronic inflammation may reduce illness, save lives
Scientists call for early diagnosis, prevention and treatment to reduce risk of chronic diseasesCredit: UCLA Health Scientists from 22 institutions, ...
Chronic opioid treatment may raise risk of post-traumatic stress disorder, study finds
Credit: Reed Hutchinson/UCLA While opioids are often prescribed to treat people with trauma-related pain, a new UCLA-led study suggests doctors ...
Distress tolerance plays role in alcohol use and abuse among firefighters
PTSD symptom severity also related to heavy drinkingCredit: University of Houston New findings by a University of Houston psychology professor ...
Dissecting connections between chronic stress, inflammation and depression
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (Nov. 21, 2019) - Chronic stress can inflame our brain, destroy ...
E-meditation: A new tool for an ancient technique
How a team of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina is trying to take meditation practices into the ...
When do alcohol-dependent mothers parent harshly?
Credit: Stephen Dow/University of Rochester, researchers Not surprisingly, parents with substance use disorders often struggle with parenting and frequently have ...
2/3 of parents cite barriers in recognizing youth depression
Teens and preteens are no strangers to depression: 1 in 4 parents say their child knows a peer with depression; ...
Life experience critical for managing Type 2 diabetes
Credit: Carnegie Mellon University A team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found that age plays a critical role in ...
Is virtual reality the next big thing in art therapy?
Drexel researchers conduct study to see if creative arts therapies is next frontier for VR in healthcare.Credit: Drexel University College ...
Listening to music while driving reduces cardiac stress
A study by Brazilian researchers suggests that cardiac overload due to the stress of driving in heavy traffic can be ...
Esports gamers face same level of psychological pressure as pro-athletes, study finds
Elite videogamers under as much stress as top-flight footballers and rugby playersCredit: ESL/University of Chichester Esports athletes playing in top-level ...
Polygenic risk score improves psychosis risk prediction
A new study by UNC researchers finds that using a polygenic risk score (PRS) based on data from genome-wide association ...
Not so quiet, please
UC Riverside mouse study finds early exposure to sounds can address hypersensitivity to noise associated with Fragile X SyndromeCredit: L. ...
VA investigates impact of opioids, sedatives on veterans
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences Chancellor Brian Strom leads investigation of the medications' co-prescription and veteran overdoses and deathsCredit: Rutgers ...
Childhood chores not related to self-control development
Additional finding: Self-control development predicts future job outcomesCredit: University of Houston Although assigning household chores is considered an essential component ...