Thursday, March 26, 2020

Finger numbness | Coping | Prostate cancer diagnosis | Fall risk assessment | Teen brain

Recognize the signs of carpal tunnel, learn ways to cope from a traumatic event, discover changes that happen in the teenage brain, and more
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Thursday, March 26, 2020

 

COVID-19 is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation, and we at NIH are doing everything we can toward the development of diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines. You can find the latest public health information from CDC at www.coronavirus.gov and the latest research information from NIH at www.nih.gov/coronavirus. Meanwhile, we will continue to try to highlight resources across a wide range of health topics.

Finger Numbness

A close-up of hands.

Learn the signs of carpal tunnel syndrome and ways to find relief. (From NIH News in Health)


Coping with Traumatic Events

A senior woman drinking tea and looking out a window.

A shocking, scary, or dangerous experience can cause emotional and physical problems. Find out ways to cope. (From NIH's NIMH)


Combining Tests More Accurately Diagnoses Prostate Cancer

A doctor consulting with a male patient.

Adding MRI-targeted biopsies to the traditional prostate biopsy created a more accurate diagnosis and prediction of the course of prostate cancer. (From NIH Research Matters)


Fall Risk Assessment

A senior man and caregiver walking outside.

Falls are common in older people and can cause serious injury. Discover how a fall risk assessment can help prevent them. (From NIH's NLM)


The Teen Brain

A teenage girl thinking.

Did you know that important changes are happening in the brain during adolescence? Here is what to know. (From NIH's NIMH)



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