Newswise Feature Channel: Trauma

Violence Alters Human Genes for Generations, Researchers Discover

University of Florida — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 EST

First study of its kind reveals epigenetic signatures of violence passed to grandchildren.

Childhood Trauma and Neighborhood Disorder Impact Mental Health of Injured Black Men

University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:55:43 EST

A new Penn Nursing study published in the Journal of Urban Health reveals that both Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and perceived neighborhood disorder significantly impact the mental health of Black men in Philadelphia following serious traumatic injuries. The Penn Nursing study highlights the critical role of social and environmental factors in post-injury recovery.

In a New Statement Published in Cephalalgia, the Official Journal of the International Headache Society (Ihs), the Organization Calls on the Scientific and Clinical Communities to Reconsider the Goals of Migraine Prevention. Dr. Teshamae Monteith, a

University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:35:00 EST

Study Links Immune System Dysfunction in Adults to Childhood Trauma and Heavy Drinking

Research Society on Alcoholism — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:00:00 EST

Adverse experiences in childhood and heavy alcohol use may alter the body's immune system. A study of adults with alcohol use disorder published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research found that those who had experienced trauma as children and those who drank heavily had differences in the levels of certain antibodies responsible for warding off disease.

Expert Available: Using Humor to Boost Mental Health During Challenging Times

George Washington University — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:00:37 EST

In times of crisis, laughter often feels like an act of defiance--yet research shows it's one of the most powerful tools we have for mental resilience. ...

Nao ignore um sintoma silencioso de concussao

Mayo Clinic — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:00:31 EST

Tonturas, dores de cabeca, confusao, fadiga, visao embacada e sensibilidade a luz estao entre os sintomas mais comuns de uma concussao. Uma vez que esses sintomas diminuem e os pacientes comecam a retomar suas atividades habituais, eles tambem podem experimentar efeitos subjacentes frequentemente negligenciados da concussao --zumbido persistente nos ouvidos, sensibilidade ao barulho e dificuldades auditivas, afirma Katie Dease, Doutora em Audiologia, fonoaudiologa no Sistema de Saude da Mayo Clinic.

Don't Miss a Quiet Symptom of Concussion

Mayo Clinic — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:00:38 EST

Dizziness, headaches, confusion, fatigue, blurry vision and sensitivity to light are among the most common symptoms of a concussion. Once these symptoms have subsided and patients begin to resume their regular activities, they also may experience often-overlooked, underlying effects of concussion -- persistent ringing in their ears, sensitivity to noise and hearing difficulties.

Cedars-Sinai Experts Attend AANS Spine Summit 2025

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:10:03 EST

Clinicians and investigators from the Cedars-Sinai Spine Center will present research at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Spine Summit Feb. 20-23 in Tampa, Florida.

What to Say--and What Not to Say--to Kids Experiencing Loss

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:00:54 EST

It can be difficult to know what to say to those experiencing a crisis, and whether what you say is helping the person cope--but there's no need to wing it.

Media Advisory: 2025 Spine Summit

American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:05:39 EST

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)/Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Section on Disorders of the Spine & Peripheral Nerves (DSPN) invites members of the media to attend the 2025 Spine Summit.

Vitamin D and Keloids: A New Path to Treatment

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 09:10:43 EST

In an exciting advancement for dermatological science, researchers have uncovered a potential role for vitamin D and the enzyme CYP24A1 in the development of keloid scars--an elusive and challenging skin condition marked by high recurrence rates and resistance to conventional treatments. By targeting CYP24A1, the study highlights a novel therapeutic pathway that could mitigate the fibrotic characteristics of keloids, offering a beacon of hope for improved treatment outcomes.

Rutgers Mental Health Expert Available to Discuss How to Speak to Children About Fatal American Airlines and Black Hawk Helicopter Crash

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:25:34 EST

Firearm-Related Hospitalizations Had Dropped Before the Pandemic, Then Shot Up, Study Finds

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:00 EST

Firearm injuries that sent victims to the hospital had gone down steadily over the five years before the COVID-19 pandemic began, but reversed course sharply over the next two years, a new study finds. In all, 34% more people were hospitalized for a firearm-related injury in 2020 and 2021 than would have been predicted based on pre-pandemic trends.

Among Veterans with Alcohol Use Disorder, Women Drink As Much as Men and Have More Severe Mental Health Symptoms

Research Society on Alcoholism — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00:00 EST

Women veterans with alcohol use disorder (AUD) are drinking in similar quantities to their male peers and have more severe symptoms of co-occurring depression, anxiety, and PTSD, a new study suggests. Among veterans, the rates of AUD and related impairments in physical and mental functioning are higher than in the general population.

L.A. Wildfires: After Trauma, Steps Toward Healing

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:15:51 EST

Some of the Los Angeles wildfires may be waning, but in their aftermath, emotional and mental health concerns are growing.

Coping With the Wildfires: 5 Tips for Supporting Kids With Developmental and Behavioral Health Issues

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:00:56 EST

The wildfires have unsettled families across Los Angeles County, posing a distinct problem for parents of children with autism and other behavioral health conditions. School closures and home evacuations have undone basic routines, which can create great distress in kids who don't function well without regimen and structure.

DDR2: The Key to Unlocking Bone Regeneration and Treating Heterotopic Ossification

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:45:30 EST

Bone regeneration research has taken a significant leap forward with the discovery of a crucial mechanism that could transform treatments for bone disorders. Scientists have identified how Discoidin Domain Receptor 2 (DDR2) enhances Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP)-dependent bone regeneration while mitigating the risk of heterotopic ossification (HO), offering promising therapeutic opportunities. This breakthrough sheds light on how DDR2 regulates BMP activity, paving the way for safer and more effective interventions in bone repair and related conditions.

LA Wildfires: First-Aid Advice from a Cedars-Sinai Trauma Nurse Educator

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:30:09 EST

As people spend more time indoors due to wildfires--avoiding smoke-filled air, keeping out of the way of emergency responders and sheltering in place--they should be prepared to treat some injuries on their own, said Gregory Jones, RN, injury prevention and outreach coordinator for the Cedars-Sinai Trauma Program.

Coping with the Emotional Toll of Wildfires

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:45:16 EST

Experts warn the deadly, destructive LA County fires could have lasting effects on mental health. Here's how to navigate the emotional fallout.

The Emotional Effects of Wildfires and Natural Disasters

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:00:28 EST

Fire season in California can be scary for children--especially if wildfires bear down on your home or force you and your loved ones to evacuate for safety. As the threat window gets longer and more dangerous, larger numbers of residents fall into hypothetical burn zones, which means that greater numbers of families will be affected.