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Mark Morocco

Bio

Dr. Morocco is Associate Residency Director and Associate Professor at UCLA Emergency Medicine. He communicates 'best practice' medicine in front of and behind the camera in both academic and popular media. He has advised hundreds of television shows, pilots and movies. His columns are seen in the Los Angeles Times, and he's appeared on MSNBC's 'Dr. Nancy' and FOX’s ‘O Reilly Factor.’

Specialties:

  • emergency medicine

Affiliation:

  • UCLA Emergency Medical Center

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Emergency Medicine:
    Prepared for Trauma, Overwhelmed by Carnage

    WEDNESDAY, April 17 (HealthDay News) -- It was an uneventful early afternoon on Monday in the emergency departments at Boston area hospitals. Staffs were working purposefully, efficiently through routine caseloads.

    Suddenly, the city's emergency management system burst alive: bombs had e...Full Article

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    Males Struck by Cars Die More Often Than Females: Study

    THURSDAY, Dec. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Male pedestrians who are struck by a car are more than twice as likely as females to die as a result of the crash, a new study finds.

    Data on U.S. travel and traffic for 2008 and 2009 showed that males and females walked just about the same distances ...Full Article

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    Injuries Skyrocket From Inflatable Bounce Houses: Study

    MONDAY, Nov. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Inflatable bounce houses and moonwalks are springboards for childhood fun, but they're also the source of an alarming number of children's injuries, a new report warns.

    On average, 31 children a day are transported to U.S. emergency departments for tr...Full Article

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    Genital Injuries Common But Preventable, Researchers Say

    MONDAY, Nov. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Over 16,000 American adults head to emergency rooms each year for genital injuries, a new study finds, but many of these incidents don't have to happen.

    Researchers looked at U.S. National Electronic Injury Surveillance System data from 2002 to 2010, to...Full Article

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    Can bipolar disorder be treated with "natural" remedies?
    There is not much research to show whether natural or alternative remedies help control bipolar...  Full Post
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  • Sharecare News
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    Strategy May Help ER Docs Spot Heart Attacks Within an Hour

    MONDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- A test based on certain cardiac enzymes could help emergency department staff spot heart attacks in incoming patients within an hour, a new study finds.

    The test, called high-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn), would be used along with electrocardiog...Full Article

  • Mark Morocco
    Mark Morocco answered:
    How can bipolar disorder affect my parents and family?

    Having bipolar disorder can strain your relationship with loved ones. Even if you are able to manage the symptoms of bipolar disorder by following a treatment plan, you may still experience periods of mania and/or depression.

    It is important for your parents and other family members to un

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    How can I cope with my child’s diagnosis of bipolar disorder?
    If your child is newly diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you might be having a difficult time accepting the diagnosis. You may be worried that your child has to take mood-stabilizing medications or angry that your child has to contend with this disorder. Working with your child's doctors,...  Full Post
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    Can bipolar disorder be treated with "natural" remedies?
    There is not much research to show whether natural or alternative remedies help control bipolar disorder, and they may interfere with treatment. In fact, St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum), an herb often marketed as an antidepressant, may trigger a switch to mania and make other medications...  Full Post
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    Can bipolar disorder be prevented?
    There is no known way to prevent bipolar I or bipolar II disorders. Still, it is helpful to get early treatment when treatment is most effective. Early treatment can keep the symptoms of bipolar disorder from worsening. If you have bipolar disorder, here are some tips that may help. Talk...  Full Post
  • Mark Morocco
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    What is PACT therapy for schizophrenia?
    PACT is a psychosocial rehabilitation opportunity for people living with substance abuse and mental illness problems. Along with medication treatment, people with schizophrenia can benefit greatly from rehabilitation therapies. Sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, PACT stands...  Full Post
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    How does therapy help people with schizophrenia stay on their medications?
    People with schizophrenia who regularly attend individual and group psychotherapy sessions are often more compliant in taking their medications. Therapy offers several benefits to help people with schizophrenia stay on their medications. In individual and group therapy, people learn about the...  Full Post
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    Mark Morocco answered:
    What supports help people with schizophrenia stay on their medications?
    Friends and family play an important role in helping people with schizophrenia stay on their medications. This social support is crucial because antipsychotic medication treatment is one of the best ways for people with schizophrenia to avoid a relapse. For instance, people who stay on their...  Full Post