Demographics and clinical characteristics of carbon monoxide poisoning for patients attending in the emergency department at a tertiary hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Alharthy N, Alanazi A, Almoqaytib A, Alharbi B, Alshaibani R, Albuniyan J, Alshibani A.
BACKGROUND: Carbon Monoxide (CO) is one of the most common environmental causes of acute intoxication globally. It can lead to the development of Delayed Neuropsychiatric Sequelae (DNS) which may develop in 2-40  days after remission of acute CO poisoning. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Delayed medical care following an alligator bite: a case report and literature review - Hesari R, Chuchla T, Carnemolla AR, Tyndall N, Scott R.
Alligator bites in humans present a significant concern for public safety in the southern United States, especially in states like Florida with substantial alligator populations. Although these reptiles play a vital role in the local ecology, encounters wi... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 1, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Acupuncture Helps Alleviate PTSD Symptoms in Combat Veterans
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 28, 2024 -- Acupuncture may be clinically efficacious in combat veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a study published online Feb. 21 in JAMA Psychiatry. Michael Hollifield, M.D.,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 28, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Measuring the influence of transit accessibility on housing and transportation expenditures in the U.S.: a propensity score matching approach - Lee S.
This study quantified the extent to which transit accessibility has an impact on housing and transportation expenditures of households in the U.S. (the treatment effect). This study used propensity score matching (PSM) to construct transit station areas (T... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Injury patterns of dead victims in accident cases traffic at the public hospital - Pellondo'u TEA, Novelyn S, Indrawan DA.
BACKGROUND: A traffic accident is an unexpected accident that occurs on the road, and traffic accidents can happen anywhere and cannot be predicted. Traffic accidents can involve car users, motorbike users, other means of transportation, and pedestrians. I... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Addressing caregiver needs of brain injury survivors through telehealth: a pilot qualitative study - Roberson CJ, Hagues R, White B, Robbins D.
This study sought to identify effective means for delivering services to address the unique needs of caregivers for traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors. Background Caregivers for TBI survivors face unique and intense challenges, including deep... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Willingness to pay for reduced travel time: case study of Mumbai - Ahmedabad High Speed Railway - Karmarkar OD, Jana A, Velaga NR.
India is constructing its first High Speed Railway (HSR) corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, which is expected to reduce inter-city travel times significantly. However, the affordability of these reductions in travel time is still questionable for a dev... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Voices of female sexual assault survivors: striving for survivor-centered reporting processes in the U.S. criminal justice system - Iwasaki M, Picchiello MC, Morgan CH, Henninger AL.
In the present qualitative study, we analyzed voices of female sexual assault survivors to enhance the survivor-centered framework. We reviewed over 1,000 comments from a survey asking participants to share experiences following their sexual assault. Parti... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Understanding sexual assault survivors' perspectives on archiving qualitative data: implications for feminist approaches to open science - Campbell R, Goodman-Williams R, Javorka MK, Engleton J, Gregory K.
The open science movement has framed data sharing as necessary and achievable best practices for high-quality science. Feminist psychologists have complicated that narrative by questioning the purpose of data sharing across different paradigms, methodologi... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Spatio-temporal characteristics of sexual crime and influencing factors of commercial service facilities: a case study of Haining City, China - Jiang X, Mao Z, Zheng Z, Lin Z, Wang Y, Sheng S.
This study aims to reveal the spatial and temporal distribution characteristics of sexual crimes in Haining city and the spatial relationship between them and urban commercial service facilities, so as to provide decision-making reference for the preventio... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Mental health conditions and utilisation of mental health services by survivors of physical intimate partner violence in portugal: results from the WHO world mental health survey - Grigait ė U, Azeredo-Lopes S, Cardoso G, Pedrosa B, Aluh DO, Santos-Dias M, Silva M, Xavier M, Caldas-de-Almeida JM.
This study is an integrated part of the World Mental Health Survey Initiative-P... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Clinical Practice Guideline Updated for Management of PTSD, Acute Stress
MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2024 -- In a synopsis of the 2023 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense clinical practice guideline (CPG), published online Feb. 27 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, updated recommendations are... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 26, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

The relationship between negative self-concept, trauma, and maltreatment in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis - Melamed DM, Botting J, Lofthouse K, Pass L, Meiser-Stedman R.
Experiencing trauma in childhood is a global public health issue linked to worse physical and mental health outcomes, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Self-concept is a transdiagnostic concept linked to various psychopathologies and underst... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

A scoping review on the use of non-invasive brain stimulation techniques for persistent post-concussive symptoms - Khosravi MH, Louras M, Martens G, Kaux JF, Thibaut A, Lejeune N.
BACKGROUND: In the context of managing persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS), existing treatments like pharmacotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and physical rehabilitation show only moderate effectiveness. The emergence of neuromodulation techni... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

A pilot study using a standardized trauma assessment tool after tactical combat casualty care course: a comparison of the United States and Ghana - Polley CC, Adu-Gyamfi R, Mahama-Toure T, Okpoti Konney F, Oti-Boateng E, Nsohlebna Nsoh L, Ballard T.
INTRODUCTION: Assessment, monitoring, and evaluation have been a required part of Global Health Engagement but difficult to accomplish. The current assessment, monitoring, and evaluation frameworks require implementation at the start of the project and are... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news