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Psychiatric impact of torture could be amplified by head injury

November 6, 2009

Depression and other emotional symptoms in survivors of torture and other traumatic experiences may be exacerbated by the effects of head injuries, according to a study from the Harvard Program in

International survey of physicians in 11 countries reveals US lagging in access, quality, HIT use

November 5, 2009

New York, NY, November 5, 2009 -- Fifty-eight percent of primary care doctors in the U.S. report their patients often have difficulty paying for medications and care, and half of U.S.

Unlocking mysteries of the brain with PET

October 30, 2009

Inflammatory response of brain cells -- as indicated by a molecular imaging technique -- could tell researchers more about why certain neurologic disorders, such as migraine headaches and psychosis in

Shire presents study findings on its ADHD treatments at psychiatric meeting Oct 29-30

October 29, 2009

HONOLULU -- October 29, 2009 -- Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced today that it will present key scientific data on its Attention-Defi

Exercise is good medicine for lymphoma patients

October 27, 2009

A healthy dose of exercise is good medicine, even for lymphoma patients receiving chemotherapy, University of Alberta researchers have found.

Hunting for the Prozac gene

October 27, 2009

Prozac works wonders for some depressed people, but not for others. In some cases, patients derive little benefit and at worst, it can lead to bizarre hallucinations and fits of rage.

A nervous system drug-by-design

October 26, 2009

Working like an architect, Prof.

New studies explore connection between high stress jobs and GI disorders

October 26, 2009

San Diego, CA (October 26, 2009) -- In two new studies, presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 74th Annual Scientific meeting in San Diego, researchers explored the connecti

Crossing paths

October 25, 2009

Existing research shows that rates of binge eating among adult women is virtually identical across race. However, among college age women, it's a different story: Caucasian women are more apt to exhibit binge eating behaviors than African American women, according to a study presented at this month's annual scientific meeting of the Obesity Society.

Nanowire biocompatibility in the brain: So far so good

October 22, 2009

The biological safety of nanotechnology, in other words, how the body reacts to nanoparticles, is a hot topic. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have managed for the first time to carry out successful experiments involving the injection of so-called 'nanowires.'

Depression in older cancer patients can be effectively treated with collaborative approach

October 20, 2009

Depression in older cancer patients can be effectively treated with collaborative approach in primary-care settings

Depression in older cancer patients is very common, and has debilitating effects on their quality of life both during and after treatment. University of Washington (UW) researchers are showing that there are ways to better this situation.

Psychiatric disorders and sexual trauma are associated with lower urinary tract symptoms

October 19, 2009

New York, NY, October 20, 2009 -- Depression, anxiety disorders and sexual trauma have all been implicated as risk factors in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) such as incontinence and overactive bladder. The exact nature of these associations is unknown.

'ECG for the mind' could diagnose depression in an hour

October 15, 2009

An innovative diagnostic technique invented by a Monash University researcher could dramatically fast-track the detection of mental and neurological illnesses.

Treatment not testicular cancer poses greatest risk to survivors' long-term health

October 15, 2009

Testicular cancer survivors can face an increased risk of long-term illness, not because of the malignancy, but the highly effective treatment they receive, according to a study in the urology journal BJUI.



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