A team of National Institutes of Health-funded researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina has found that deactivating a stress-signaling system in a brain area known for motivation and emotion-related behaviors decreases binge drinking. The study, which was published online in February and is to appear in the May…
Oxycodone: How long does it stay in the system?
In China, COVID-19 Outbreak Leads to Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms
Chinese citizens showed acute posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) during the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, according to study results published in medRxiv. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was the most common psychiatric disorder to arise after the SARS outbreak, with medical staff being significantly affected. COVID-19, first reported in Wuhan, China, in…
How to Approach School Closures During COVID-19
Writing this post on March 10, 2020, I have no idea what the future holds for COVID-19 fatalities. Looking back months or years from now, will we determine that we overreacted to a novel coronavirus? Or will we be profoundly grateful for the closure of schools, the cancellation of events, the warnings…
World Day of Social Justice
In a world that struggles with inclusivity, productive dialogue, respect for differences and shared objectives, this is our opportunity to be reminded of the importance of human rights and equality. As described by the United Nations, “social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among…