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Sexual abuse of mentally disabled people
Sexual abuse is not so long yet on the social and scientific agenda. From a historical perspective sexual abuse has long been capable of hiding its real face behind ignorance, denial and incompetence of those confronted with it. Today, it is generally believed that sexual abuse does occur. It is an infringement of psychological and physical... view more... (2002-12-17)
Research Examines the Connection Between Substance Abuse and Violence
Approximately 50 percent of Americans over the age of 12 currently drink alcohol, according to a 2003 report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. view more (2007-10-10)
Differences in Recovered Memories of Childhood Sexual Abuse
When a child experiences a traumatic event, such as sexual abuse, it may not be until well into adulthood that they remember the incident. It is not known how adults are able to retrieve long-forgotten memories of abuse and there has been some controversy as to the authenticity of these reports. view more (2009-02-03)
Evidence underlying repeated courses of steroids for preterm birth is unsound
Researchers in this week's BMJ question whether giving repeated courses of steroid drugs to mothers at risk of preterm delivery is based on sound evidence. view more (2007-07-13)
Epidemiological Study Disclosed A Relationship Between Childhood Abuse And Later Medical Disorders In Women
This is the first community study which specifically addresses the relationship between childhood abuse and vulnerability to illness with reliable methods. It derives from the collaboration of New Zealand (University of Dunnedin) and Italian (University of Modena) investigators coordinated by Professor Sarah Romans. There have been many studies... view more... (2002-06-10)
Is Your Partner Unable To Express Feelings? It May Be Due To Childhood Adversities
A group of Dutch investigators has published in the March-April issue of Psychotherapy and Psychoomatics a study linking childhood adversities and alexithymia (the inability to express emotions). Affect regulation is assumed to be a biologically based function that can become disrupted by inadequate parenting and by traumatic experiences. We... view more... (2004-02-16)
New dope test
ATHLETES who protest their innocence after testing positive for the banned steroid nandrolone could have a fresh chance to clear their names. A new test distinguishes between manufactured nandrolone and that produced naturally in the body. Some athletes undoubtedly take nandrolone, which helps build... view more... (2002-04-24)
Workplace woe: Are abusive bosses or inferior employees to blame?
Considerable attention, both in blogs and in popular media, has been given to abusive bosses over the past few years. (See the Web sites http://HateBoss.com and http://WorkRant.com, for example.) Less discussed are employees' responses to such behavior. How do employees react to abusive supervisors" Do they simply take what is dished out, or... view more... (2007-10-08)
Police, not social workers, should protect children from criminal abuse
Following Lord Laming's report on the life and death of Victoria Climbie, paediatricians experienced in managing life threatening abuse suggest in this week's BMJ that police, rather than social workers, should take responsibility for protecting children from criminal abuse. Professor David Southall and colleagues believe that most perpetrators,... view more... (2003-02-05)
New study finds anabolic steroids may be addictive
A new study designed to test whether androgenic-anabolic steroids may be addictive found that hamsters exposed to the compounds demonstrated addictive behavior over time. view more (2005-12-14)
Small birthweight and premature births associated with higher risk of child abuse
Small birthweight and premature birth may be associated with a higher risk of child abuse and neglect, suggests research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. view more (2006-03-15)
Plays promote prevention of drug abuse
A new study finds that theatrical drama is an educational tool in the fight against drug addiction and abuse. Research published today in Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention and Policy, shows that after watching the play Tunnels - a series of six vignettes depicting the effects of alcohol and drug abuse - over half of the audience left the... view more... (2007-04-05)
Researchers reveal how long-term use of anti-inflammatory medication can cause osteoporosis
The steroid hormones glucocorticoids (GCs) are used at high doses to treat inflammatory and immune disorders, however they prompt bone loss and can cause osteoporosis, particularly when administered for prolonged periods. view more (2006-07-28)
Steroids and chicken pox not a good mix
Children who have been treated with steroids and are exposed to chicken pox tend to have a more severe case of the virus. view more (2005-10-19)
Substance abuse factor in higher risk of violent crime by persons with schizophrenia
The increased risk of persons with schizophrenia committing violent crime may be largely mediated by co-existing substance abuse problems. view more (2009-05-20)
Gender and Age affect Victim Credibility
Adolescent male victims of sexual abuse are more likely to be blamed for their assault and are considered less credible when assaulted by a female adult. This is one of the findings of new research by psychologists investigating the roles of victim and perpetrator gender, and victim age in child sexual abuse cases The research is presented by... view more... (2004-03-23)
Light-activated compound silences nerves, may one day help epileptics
Brain activity has been compared to a light bulb turning on in the head. Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have reversed this notion, creating a drug that stops brain activity when a light shines on it. view more (2007-03-07)
Key to treating killer disease may be uncovered by UK team
UK researchers think they are close to finding the first effective treatment to fight one of the biggest killer diseases in the UK. Professor Peter Barnes will present the work at the British Endocrine Societies 2005 meeting in Harrogate. view more (2005-04-01)
Men sexually abused in childhood ten times more likely to contemplate suicide
Sexual abuse in childhood increases the risk of suicide in men by up to ten times, say researchers from the University of Bath. view more (2008-12-19)
False confessions of abuse
People who falsely claim that they have been sexually abused in childhood may be employing the same tactics as those who falsely confess to criminal acts. view more (2002-02-27)
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