Gene activity pattern links childhood abuse to depression
Scientists have identified a pattern of gene activity present in some female survivors of childhood abuse that is…
Prehospital emergency anesthesia with intubation saves lives of trauma patients
Trauma patients urgently requiring a breathing tube are more likely to survive if the tube is inserted before…
Blood omics data forecasts trauma outcomes with high accuracy
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have developed a way to predict how trauma patients will recover,…
Global report highlights inequities in pediatric palliative care
Nearly all the world’s 10.6 million children experiencing serious health-related suffering (SHS) live in low- and middle-income countries…
Study reveals how two key proteins contribute to abnormal bone growth after injury
After serious injuries, burns, fractures, or major surgeries, the body normally repairs damaged tissues and restores movement. However,…
UK air ambulance critical care expands but unequal access still limits lifesaving treatment
Expanded physician-led air ambulance services are improving access to advanced prehospital care across the UK, yet important regional…
Hormonal contraceptives show differing heart risks among stressed women
Antonia Seligowski, PhD, of the Neurocardiac Effects of Stress & Trauma Laboratory within the Department of Psychiatry at…
Artificial lung keeps patient alive after lung removal
By replacing both breathing and circulatory buffering, a novel artificial lung bought critical time after lung removal, revealed…
Emotional pain often outweighs fear in post-traumatic stress disorder
New research is challenging the long-held view of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a fear-based disorder. In a…
Estrogen levels in the brain may play a role in women’s risk of stress-related memory problems
Experiencing multiple acute stresses at the same time, as in natural disasters or mass shootings, can leave lasting…
Makoko demolition may trigger mental disorders, say experts
Seasoned psychiatrists have warned that the ongoing demolition of homes in Makoko could trigger severe emotional distress, mental…
Struggling to make ends meet may slow brain development in infants
A new study shows that whether families can reliably meet basic needs, not just how much they earn,…