Association between burn location and psychological distress: a burn model system national database study - Brown NH, Rajo EM, Danos D, Petell J, Teachout H, Mercante A, Phelan HA.
Burn injuries often lead to psychological distress, from depression and anxiety to adjustment concerns and posttraumatic stress. There is some evidence that the anatomical location of burn injuries (e.g., head/neck, feet) has a specific negative impact on ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
Race, disadvantage, and violence: a spatial exploration of macrolevel covariates of police-involved homicides within and between US counties - Maksuta KD, Zhao Y, Yang TC.
Efforts to explore the macrolevel determinants of police-involved homicides have expanded in recent years due in part to increased scrutiny and media attention to such events, and increased data availability of these events through crowdsourced databases. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
What is the Dose-Response for Maternal Vitamin D Supplementation in Lactating Mothers?
Discussion
Vitamin D is an important vitamin for bone formation and mineral homeostasis. Hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, osteomalacia, rickets and tetany can all result because of Vitamin D deficiency. Deficiency is caused by inadequate dietary intakes of Vitamin D, inadequate exposure to sunlight or patients with fat malabsorption or renal disease. Even in high sun exposure areas of the world, Vitamin D deficiency can occur because of inadequate exposure due to clothing or cultural practices. Sunscreen blocks sunlight and an SPF (sun protection factor) of 8 blocks 95% of the sun, so there needs to be a careful balance bet...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 15, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic RegenBio Summit 2024 registration opens, keynotes announced
Gene editing, gene therapy and tissue engineering are emerging regenerative biotherapies that are on the cusp of transforming medical care. RegenBio Summit: Transforming Next-Gen Biotherapeutics 2024, will focus on accelerating technologies from concept to reality for patients in need of new healing options. Register now to join physicians, scientists, general healthcare staff, industry leaders and students from Dec. 9 to 11 at the Ponte Vedra Inn& Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Regenerative biotherapies… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 15, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Reasons to be a living kidney donor
Nearly 90,000 people in the U.S. are on the waiting list for kidney transplant, according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. Finding a donor kidney that is compatible and matches the right blood and tissue types can be the biggest challenge, especially when the donor pool isn't as large as the number of people who need a transplant. Dr. Naim Issa, a Mayo Clinic transplant nephrologist, says there are some common myths regarding living… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 15, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Know the signs of irritable bowel syndrome
April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of people in the U.S. have irritable bowel syndrome, and it's more common among women than men and in people younger than 50, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Even though the digestive… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 14, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Retiring in Mexico: A Former Librarian Reflects on 15 Years in Oaxaca
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Source: Reuters: Health - April 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
I Spent 7 Days With The Richest Men In Texas
Get our business idea database here ➡️ https://clickhubspot.com/4pl Episode 572: Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) ...#samparr (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Recognizing symptoms of Parkinson's disease
April is Parkinson ’s Disease Awareness Month, which make this a good time to learn about the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. An estimated 1 million people in the U.S. and more than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's disease, according to the American Parkinson Disease Association. Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Parkinson's disease signs and symptoms can be different for everyone. Early signs may be mild and go unnoticed.… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 13, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Houston hospital says doctor's changes to a database made patients ineligible for liver transplants
A Houston hospital has halted its liver and kidney transplant programs after it says a doctor manipulated a database for liver transplant patients, making them ineligible to receive a new organ (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - April 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Association of buprenorphine retention and subsequent adverse outcomes following non-fatal overdose: an analysis using statewide linked Maryland databases - Sugarman OK, Saloner B, Richards TM, Lasser EC, Heath T, Idries S, Weiner JP, Bandara S.
INTRODUCTION: Patients receiving buprenorphine after a non-fatal overdose have lower risk of future nonfatal or fatal overdose, but less is known about the relationship between buprenorphine retention and the risk of adverse outcomes in the post-overdose y... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 12, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media
Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: How often should you wash your hair? To shampoo or not to shampoo? That might be your question each time you head into the shower. Everyone's hair texture and needs are different. However, there are some guidelines to consider when it comes time to wash your hair. Here's what you should consider. Mayo Clinic… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 12, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Creating an advance directive for your future well-being
Editor ’s note: April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day No one can predict the future, but putting together an advance directive can bring you peace of mind and a plan for your medical care during an emergency or end of life. Dr. Maisha Robinson, chair of the Palliative Medicine Department at Mayo Clinic in Florida, advises people to have these conversations with family members and loved ones. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/MbqQbps3sII Journalists: Broadcast-quality… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - April 12, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Attempts to ban books are at an all-time high. These librarians are fighting back
Americans last year challenged more book titles than ever before, according to a new report by the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom. More than 4,000 unique titles were challenged in public and school libraries in 2023, the most the group has recorded since it began…#deborahcaldwellstone #ala #judyblume #librarians #suzettebaker #llanocounty #criticalracetheory #pbsnewshour #firstamendment #brookyparks (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
School grants, student pronouns and library books among the big bills of Idaho legislative session
Idaho lawmakers spent much of an unexpectedly long and sometimes contentious legislative session focusing on bills targeting LGBTQ+ residents by limiting health care and reading materials (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - April 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
