Abuse Information - May 16, 2008

Canadian Nurses Complain Of Bullying, Intimidation On The Job

May 9, 2008 - Topics hospital, nursing home, abuse and survey
As Nursing Week begins Sunday, the government and Canadians are concerned about what appears to be declining nursing care. But nurses too are complaining of bullying and intimidation on the job.

A finding by the Ontario Health Coalition that care in nursing homes did not move at 2.85 hours per resident for the past three years has prompted Health Minister George Smitherman to order tougher controls be placed

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Report: Marijuana Use In Teens Can Lead To Mental Illness

May 9, 2008 - Topics men, youth, abuse, depression and disorder
Teens who use marijuana to avoid depression have a 40 percent risk of developing mental disorders or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report released Friday.

The report, released to coincide with May's Mental Health Awareness Month, shows a whooping two million teens felt depressed at some point during the past year. Depressed teens are more than twice as likely as non-depressed teens to have used marijuana or other illicit drugs during that same period

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Philippines Bans Kidney Transplants For Foreigners To Stem Illegal Organ Trade

April 29, 2008 - Topics transplant, blood and abuse
The Philippine government has prohibited kidney transplants to foreign nationals due to the proliferation of the illegal kidney trade in the region.

Francisco Duque III, secretary of the Department of Health, said in a news conference that the ban will take effect next month. Violators will face imprisonment of up to 20 years and a fine as much as $48,000 or both

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Officials Warn Against 'Co-Sleeping' With Infant

April 24, 2008 - Topics infant, babies, mother, child and abuse
Citing a dramatic increase in infant deaths, Los Angeles County officials are warning parents not to let babies sleep in the bed with them.

The warning comes at a time when the practice, known as "co-sleeping," is growing in global popularity

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Prenatal Exposure To Drugs, Alcohol Or Tobacco Is Bad For Baby's Developing Brain

April 9, 2008 - Topics baby, alcohol, tobacco, study and abuse
A new U.S. study suggests that babies of women who use drugs, alcohol or tobacco during pregnancy may have altered brain structures that continue into early adolescence.

Researchers at Children's Hospital Boston and the Boston Medical Center used MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans to study the brains of 35 children, average age 12, who were exposed to the substances while in the womb

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