High-Risk College Sports

follow us on twitter: @GoAfricaNetwork ,@DocSamuelJones JAMA More than 200 000 college athletes are injured in competition or practice each year, with men’s football and wrestling posing the highest risks, according to data that schools report to the National Collegiate Athletic … Continue reading →

When Patients Are Close-Lipped About Memory Problems

follow us on twitter: @GoAfricaNetwork ,@DocSamuelJones JAMA March 8, 2016 Physicians can’t count on patients to raise concerns about memory loss at routine checkups, even when memory lapses infringe on daily living. … Continue reading →

Screening for Depression

follow us on twitter: @GoAfricaNetwork ,@DocSamuelJones JAMA January 26, 2016 WHY ASK ABOUT DEPRESSION? Depression is a major cause of disability among adults in the United States. It affects not only individuals but also their families, children, and work environments. … Continue reading →

Light Therapy Improves Nonseasonal Major Depression

follow us on twitter: @GoAfricaNetwork ,@DocSamuelJones JAMA January 26, 2016 Bright light treatment either alone or combined with the antidepressant fluoxetine hydrochloride was an effective and well-tolerated treatment for adults with nonseasonal major depressive disorder (MDD), … Continue reading →

Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder

follow us on twitter: @GoAfricaNetwork , @DocSamuelJones JAMA February 16, 2016 WHAT IS AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER? Autism spectrum disorder is a disorder of brain development in children. It affects a child’s behavior and his or her ability to interact with others. … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: April 2016

High-Risk College Sports

When Patients Are Close-Lipped About Memory Problems

Screening for Depression

Light Therapy Improves Nonseasonal Major Depression

Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder