Trauma
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Is opioid abuse leading to pediatric head trauma?
Children and teens in rural Appalachia who live with parents who abuse opioids are more likely to experience family conflict, mental health...
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‘Lucid dying’: EEG backs near-death experience during CPR
“Recalled experiences and brain wave changes may be the first signs of the so-called near-death experience.”
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Sexual assault–related visits to the ED are on the rise
Studies of victims show an increased risk of conditions such as suicidal ideation, PTSD, depression, substance use, and chronic conditions
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Are mass shootings contagious?
“The more you’re exposed [to violence], the more likely you are to repeat it, just like the more you’re exposed to COVID, the more likely you are...
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Incomplete recovery common 6 months after mild TBI
“These results highlight the importance of improving care pathways for concussion, particularly from the emergency department.”
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Sexual assault flagged as a possible psychosis trigger
“We need more investment in comprehensive strategies to prevent traumatic experiences at the population level to decrease the burden of psychosis...
Opinion
Good news, bad news
Anecdotal evidence about weight gain and a decline in fitness point to the conclusion that when children are no longer in school, they settle into...
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School shootings rose to highest number in 20 years, data shows
The annual report, which examines crime and safety in schools and colleges, also found a rise in cyberbullying and verbal abuse or disrespect of...
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Surgeons, who see it up close, offer ways to stop gun violence
A committee of the American College of Surgeons developed specific recommendations in 2018, which are still valid today.
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Airway injuries ‘devastating’ after battery ingestions: Review
Tracheoesophageal fistulae and vocal cord paralyses are the most common. Quick removal of button batteries is key as investigators find the time...
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Exploding e-cigarettes cause traumatic injuries in teens
Nationwide, there were 195 reported explosions and fires involving e-cigarettes in all ages between 2009 and 2016, according to a FEMA report.