Trauma and PTSD symptoms linked to increased risk of blood clots in women
For immediate release: May 14, 2016 Boston, MA ─ Women who have experienced trauma and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be at greater risk for developing a potentially fatal blood clot disorder called venous thromboembolism (VTE)…
Helping victims of sexual violence overcome PTSD
November 17, 2015 -- Karestan Koenen, professor of psychiatric epidemiology at Harvard Chan School, is an expert on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a psychological reaction that occurs after a high-stress event and includes symptoms such as depression, anxiety,…
Postdocs thanked at annual appreciation day
September 30, 2015 — Over 100 postdocs, research associates and faculty mentors celebrated Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s “Postdoc Appreciation Day” on September 24, 2015 in the FXB Atrium. The overflow event was held in conjunction…
PTSD raises odds of heart attack and stroke in women
Large study finds PTSD raises cardiovascular risk in women For immediate release: June 29, 2015 Boston, MA ─ Women with elevated symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) consistent with the clinical threshold for the disorder had 60% higher…
PTSD doubles diabetes risk in women
For immediate release: January 7, 2015 Boston, MA — Women with post-traumatic stress disorder are nearly twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared with women who don’t have PTSD, according to researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of…
