Tag Rachael Coakley

May 16, 2016
in Health & Medicine, Psychology

For Kids with Pain, Attending School Can Help More Than it Hurts

May 16, 2016
in Health & Medicine, Psychology

Rachael Coakley— Jessica started her freshman year of high school in great spirts. Then, in early October, she began to get daily headaches after school. Her headaches typically began around 4 PM and persisted through the evening making it difficult for her to complete homework. When Jessica couldn’t finish assignments

October 14, 2015
in Current Affairs, Health & Medicine

Fool Me Once: Should We Give Our Kids OxyContin, Too?

October 14, 2015
in Current Affairs, Health & Medicine

Rachael Coakley— The recent FDA decision to approve the use of OxyContin for children ages 11–17 has raised heated controversy from politicians, parents, and pediatric providers alike. OxyContin, a highly concentrated, slow-release opioid can offer twelve hours of continuous pain coverage. When OxyContin was first approved for adult chronic pain