News tagged with survivors
Angry at God? If so, you're not alone, says psychologist
The notion of being angry with God goes back to ancient days. Such personal struggles are not new, but Case Western Reserve University psychologist Julie Exline began looking at "anger at God" in a new way.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 01, 2011 |
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More than half of stroke survivors suffer added burden of little known neurologic condition
A survey released today by National Stroke Association shows that 53 percent of stroke survivor respondents suffer from symptoms of another neurologic condition called pseudobulbar affect (PBA), a condition thought to be ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 18, 2010 |
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Cancer: A Silver Lining?
(PhysOrg.com) -- Cancer-the word resonates in people’s nightmares and strikes fear in the hearts of millions. Can there be a positive side amidst the panic, anxiety and hopeless feelings that often accompany the word? The ...
Jun 22, 2009 |
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Most tension for caregivers of stroke survivors comes from family, friends
(PhysOrg.com) -- The biggest cause of stress for people who care for loved ones after a stroke may not be worrying about the affected family member.
Sep 30, 2010 |
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Influence of skin cancer on quality of life appears more substantial for women
Women seem to experience more health-related quality of life issues than men for up to 10 years following a diagnosis of the skin cancer melanoma, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Dermatology.
Feb 21, 2011 |
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Lost tale of a forgotten shipwreck discovered
A lost book, revealing the story of a forgotten shipwreck, has been discovered by an expert at the University of St Andrews.
Aug 03, 2011 |
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Marine forensics expert Richard Woytowich seeks to vindicate Titanic survivors' account
On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's sinking, marine forensics expert Richard Woytowich will present a paper re-interpreting the statements made by survivors at the 1912 official inquiries into ...
Mar 23, 2012 |
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Get moving: Cancer survivors urged to exercise
(AP) -- Cancer survivors, better work up a sweat. New guidelines are urging survivors to exercise more, even - hard as it may sound - those who haven't yet finished their treatment.
Jun 28, 2010 |
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In the eye of the storm: Why some people stayed behind
Hurricane Katrina was the largest natural disaster in U.S. history, claiming the lives of more than 1,800 victims and causing well over $100 billion in damage along the Gulf Coast. The 2005 storm breached every levee in New ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 02, 2009 |
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Most older long-term cancer survivors have poor health habits
A new study finds that most older long-term cancer survivors who are interested in diet and exercise actually have poor health habits. The study also reveals that those survivors who do exercise and watch their diet have ...
Jul 27, 2009 |
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Survivors of childhood cancers 4 times more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder
Young adult survivors of childhood cancers are four times more likely to develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) than their control group siblings, a Childhood Cancer Survivors Study has found.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 03, 2010 |
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Multipronged intervention treated persistent fatigue effectively in breast cancer survivors
A group-based, holistic, mind-body intervention was equally effective in treating persistent fatigue and improving quality of life for breast cancer survivors, regardless of their race.
Oct 02, 2010 |
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Ranks of cancer survivors growing fast, CDC says
(AP) -- The number of cancer survivors in the United States is increasing by hundreds of thousands a year, and now includes roughly one in 20 adults, health officials said Thursday.
Mar 10, 2011 |
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Fertility options move way beyond traditional sperm and embryo banks
The joy of motherhood - to twin boys, no less - more than overshadows Ewelina Saputo's diagnosis of leukemia seven years ago .
Apr 18, 2011 |
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Robot reconnoiters uncharted terrain
Mobile robots have many uses. They serve as cleaners, carry out inspections and search for survivors of disasters. But often, there is no map to guide them through unknown territory. Researchers have now developed ...
Feb 01, 2012 |
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