HEALTH

Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Helping Colombian Youth: Adapting a Mental Health Intervention

In Colombia, armed conflict has left a lasting impact on millions of people, with mental health services being badly needed. This study focused on adapting an effective mental health program called the Youth Readiness Intervention (YRI) to better suit young adults aged 18-28 who have experienced con

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Teamwork Between Doctors: Helping Patients With Somatic Symptom Disorders

When people have somatic symptom disorders (SSDs), they deal with both physical and mental challenges. This makes treating them quite complex. Doctors from different fields, like family medicine and psychiatry, often work together to figure out the best way to help these patients. First, they need t

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Oral Health and Diabetes: What Kurdish Iraqi Patients Have to Say

Ever thought diabetes only messes with your blood sugar? Think again. It can take a toll on your overall health and, surprise, your mouth too. Researchers in Iraqi Kurdistan sat down with diabetic patients to get the lowdown on their health struggles. Guess what? Diabetes can make you feel pretty te

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Dementia and Sense Loss: The Hidden Connection

Did you know that over 55 million people on the planet are dealing with dementia? As we age, our cognitive abilities naturally decline. But did you ever think about how losing our senses might play a part in this? That's right! The older we get, the more likely we are to lose some of our senses. Im

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Healthy Habits: What Helps Hypertensive Patients in Ethiopia?

Unhealthy behaviors can lead to serious health issues, even death. In fact, they cause more than 23 million deaths each year and contribute to 36. 5% of disability-adjusted life years. Lifestyle choices play a big role in our health and quality of life. This study looks into what factors, both behav

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Is Social Media Making Us Snappy?

Ever wondered how your scrolls and likes might be linked to your mood swings? Most studies so far have centered around social media's impact on depression. However, what about feelings like irritability and anxiety? There hasn't been much digging into this area. Can hours spent on platforms like Fa

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Save a Knee: How One Woman's Gastrocnemius Muscle Flap Saved the Day

Namazi Hospital saw a fascinating case in 2024. A 46-year-old woman arrived with a broken tibia and a popliteal artery injury. The team first secured the tibia using an external fixator, then repaired the popliteal artery. Two weeks later, they removed internal implants due to an abscess. Unfortunat

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Mental Health Journeys in Rural Uganda: Understanding Psychosis Care Paths

Psychosis is a complex mental health issue that hits low- and middle-income countries the hardest. Surprisingly, they often have less access to medical help. This study looked into how people dealing with psychosis in rural Uganda find their way to treatment. The focus was on what affects their choi

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

ADHD in the US: A Look at Prevalence and Challenges

In 2022, data from the Mental Health Client-Level Data (MH-CLD) by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) showed that around 1 in 10 patients had ADHD. That's a lot of people! Being diagnosed with ADHD seems to be common among kids aged 0-11, and less so among folks with higher educ

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Yoga versus Cardio: Edge in the Battle Against Leakage

Ever wondered what works better to tackle bladder leaks in women? A recent study set out to answer that question. Instead of focusing on pace and power like your regular workout, these ladies tried something new – pelvic yoga. And guess what? It turned out to be just as effective as good old-fashion

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