OOP Costs Seen for Some Seeking Emergency Care After Sexual Assault
MONDAY, Sept. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An estimated 16.0 percent of persons who seek emergency department care related to sexual assault are expected to pay the costs out of pocket, according to a letter to the editor published in the Sept. 15 iss…
Learn MoreEl abuso a una edad temprana quizá signifique una menopausia más difícil décadas después
JUEVES, 15 de septiembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Es bien sabido que los sofocos, las alteraciones del sueño y los síntomas de depresión son problemas comunes durante la menopausia. Pero no todas las mujeres experimentan estos síntomas con la misma…
Learn MoreToo Often, Victims of Sexual Assault Face High Medical Bills
THURSDAY, Sept. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Some survivors of sexual assault may face a further trauma after seeking medical care: a huge emergency room bill.That’s the finding of a new study that analyzed U.S. emergency department charges for care r…
Learn MoreAbuse Early in Life May Mean Tougher Menopause Decades Later
THURSDAY, Sept. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s well-known that hot flashes, sleep disturbances and symptoms of depression are common issues during menopause. Yet not every woman experiences these symptoms at the same level of severity.A new study s…
Learn MoreLeading U.S. Pediatricians’ Group Issues Guidelines to Prevent Patient Abuse
MONDAY, Aug. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Recent years have seen several high-profile cases of doctors sexually abusing young patients. Now the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is issuing new recommendations aimed at prevention.Medical visits are …
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