Psychology :: Female violence is rising faster
The incidence of female violence is rising faster than that among men, says a report in Aggression and Violent Behavior (Oct).
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Psychology :: Psychology of Driving – Ban Mobile phones while driving cars
Mobile phones should be banned from cars altogether, claims a Sussex University psychologist. In his new book, The Psychology of Driving, Dr Graham Hole says that his research indicates that the problem with mobiles is not that they require the removal of hands from the vehicles? controls, but that they take drivers? attention away from the road.
Health :: Payment for Telephone Care – medical advice and care provided by telephone
Pediatricians may seek payment in some instances for medical advice and care provided by telephone, according to a new American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement.
Baby Care :: Child life programs essential for pediatric health care
Child life programs, which address psychosocial issues and provide information to children and families pertaining to hospital stays, surgery or procedures, illness, and other health care experiences, are an essential component of quality pediatric health care for children and families, says a new American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement.
Bronchiolitis :: Antibiotics, steroids, or bronchodilators to treat bronchiolitis not required
In a new clinical practice guideline, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) outlines recommendations for diagnosing and managing bronchiolitis, the most common lower respiratory infection in children under age 2. The symptoms of bronchiolitis often mirror those of asthma or bacterial pneumonia, resulting in misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment.
Health :: Public insurance improves child health care quality
The State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) has reduced the number of uninsured children in the U.S., while improving access and utilization of health care services.
Pregnancy :: Hair samples show babies exposure to ‘crystal meth’ – a Canada study
Methamphetamine (MA) abuse is a serious health problem of epidemic proportions. Exposure to this drug, particularly during pregnancy, is difficult to ascertain. Sparse information on gestational exposure is available. Crystal meth boosts alertness and promotes a sense of wellbeing, euphoria, and exhilaration. It also curbs appetite and enhances sexual arousal. But long term abuse damages nerves in the brain and can lead to psychotic behaviour and aggression.
Health :: Special needs children more likely to be bullied
Children with special health care needs are more likely to be bullied, according to a new study. In “Bullying and Peer Victimization Among Children With Special Health Care Needs,” researchers used National Survey of Children’s Health data of more than 102,000 households with children, ages 6 to 17, to measure associations between children with special health care needs (approximately 21 percent of children in the study) and the likelihood of them being bullied, bullying other children, and being both a bully and a victim of bullying.
Health :: Steps needed to prevent internet harassment
While most incidents of child and teen Internet harassment are isolated, non-harmful exchanges between peers, some incidents are distressing and result in aggressive offline contacts, sometimes perpetrated by adults. In the study, “Examining Characteristics and Associated Distress Related to Internet Harassment: Findings From the Second Youth Internet Safety Survey,” researchers reviewed results from The Second Youth Internet Safety Survey, conducted among 1,500 Internet users between the ages of 10 and 17.
Obesity :: Effects of food advertising on young children – overweight
A new study finds that the majority of food advertisements appearing during preschool television programs link food with happiness.. In “Food-Related Advertising on Preschool Television: Building Brand Recognition in Young Viewers,” researchers analyzed television programming, including advertisements and sponsor promotions, on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), Disney and Nickelodeon between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Spring of 2005.