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School Program Reduces PTSD Symptoms in Children Exposed to Armed Violence
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A school-based mental health intervention for children exposed to armed political conflict in Indonesia reduced symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and "helped maintain hope," according to a study in the August 13 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, a theme issue on violence and human rights. Reuters Health Information
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SIDS Incidence Stabilized in California
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The incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in California fell significantly in the 1990s but has held steady since 2002, researchers report in the November issue of the Journal of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information
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Prehypertension Persists, Progresses in Adolescence
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Adolescents with prehypertension progress to hypertension at a rate of about 7% a year, according to a new analysis of data from the National Childhood Blood Pressure database. Reuters Health Information
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