Medical Notes: Week of March 5, 2017
Opioid addicts and amnesia, traffics link to domestic violence, driving and concussion recovery, and the effects of strict discipline.
Culture and the Arts Sub-categories:
- Holidays (18)
- Performing Arts (7)
- Pop Culture (7)
- Religion (10)
- Sports and Recreation (53)
- Travel (18)
Music for the Dying and Grieving (2017)
Music thanatology is a specialized practice of playing harp music for the dying. A practitioner of the art explains how there is also science to it as well.
NFL Team Doctors: In Whose Interest?
Injured NFL players are treated by doctors employed by teams, but a Harvard study claims there is an inherent conflict of interest in that arrangement.
The Psychology of Online Dating (2017)
A psychologist explains research showing most users take the wrong approach when seeking a good match online, and how to better their odds of finding true love.
Beat Deafness
Some people simply have no rhythm. A small percentage may be "beat deaf," the rhythmic equivalent of tone deafness.
Concussions and Camaraderie
A well known sportswriter and parent shares the red flags he saw as well as the benefits of playing youth football.
Vaccination Refusal
A new survey shows more pediatricians are experiencing vaccination refusal, and while the reasons are evolving, they still often result from misinformation.
The Benefits of Fear
During the Halloween season, many people seek out frightening experiences. This controlled fear has a psychological and developmental purpose, as an expert explains.
Autism and Prodigies (2016)
Experts discuss links between prodigies and some people with autism and their implications for autism treatment.
Double Dipping and the Five Second Rule (2016)
Party snacks are prime territory for contamination. A scientist discusses the myth of the five second rule.
New Findings on Stuttering
New research on stuttering has several new findings including a much more successful way to treat it.
The Traumatized Brain
Traumatic brain injuries, even mild ones, may produce cognitive and personality changes months later. An expert explains these injuries and how to prevent some of the consequences.
