Depression - news item 1 of 139
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Ignoring non-specific abdominal pain in emergency department patients may be related to decreased quality of life.
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Authors: Banz VM, Paul K, de Moya M, Zimmermann H, Candinas D, Exadaktylos AK Patients suffering from chronic pain have a high prevalence of depression, resulting in a significant impact on overall quality of life. Our aim was to investigate how long term acute non-specific abdominal pain (NSAP) affected overall...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sun, 6 Mar 2011 3:15:03 am
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Depression - news item 2 of 139
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4 out of 5 stars Case series of 226 γ-hydroxybutyrate-associated deaths: lethal toxicity and trauma. Zvosek DL et al. Am J Emer Med 2011;29:319-332 Abstract This long paper retrospectively reviews an extensive series of γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) fatalities culled from various sources, including medical examiner/coroner records, state health departments and toxicology...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 5 Mar 2011 11:10:01 pm
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Depression - news item 3 of 139
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IFN-α-2a (Interferon) and ribavirin induced suicidal attempt in a patient of chronic HCV: A rare case report
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We present a case report of depression induced by IFN-α and ribavirin, leading to attempted suicide. Following the episode, antidepressant paroxetine (20 mg o.d.) and zolpidem (10 mg h.s) were added with psychotherapy. No significant improvement was observed. Patient was given a drug dechallenge (IFN-α and ribavirin). Dramatic improvement was...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 5 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Depression - news item 4 of 139
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Effect of quercetin on lipopolysaccharide induced-sickness behavior and oxidative stress in rats
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Conclusions : Adequate intake of dietary flavonoids (like quercetin) may help promote recovery from sickness behavior. (Source: Indian Journal of Pharmacology)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 5 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Depression - news item 5 of 139
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Vestibulocochlear evaluation in fibromyalgia
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CONCLUSION: the submitted cases demonstrated the importance of audiologic evaluations and vestibular exams in the contribution to elaboration of strategies used in the therapeutic consolidation of fibromyalgia suggesting the performance of those exams as a clinical routine. (Source: Revista CEFAC)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 5 Mar 2011 6:24:44 am
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Depression - news item 6 of 139
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The relationship between socioeconomic position and depression among a US nationally representative sample of African Americans. - Hudson DL, Neighbors HW, Geronimus AT, Jackson JS.
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This study examined the relationship between multiple indicators of SEP and Major Depr... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 5 Mar 2011 5:04:11 am
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Depression - news item 7 of 139
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Starting a Functional Assessment of Depression (FAD): Development of a FAD - Darrow SM, Follette WC.
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Despite abundance of treatment outcome studies, researchers have failed to identify a treatment for depression that works for all individuals. A possible solution is to individualize depression treatment. To test whether this strategy will be more effectiv... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 5 Mar 2011 5:04:11 am
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Depression - news item 8 of 139
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Relationship of social factors including trust, control over life decisions, problems with transport and safety, to psychological distress in the community. - Taylor AW, Chittleborough C, Gill TK, Winefield H, Baum F, Hiller JE, Goldney R, Tucker G, Hugo G.
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PURPOSE: Psychological distress encompasses anxiety and depression with the previous studies showing that psychological distress is unequally distributed across population groups. This paper explores the mechanisms and processes which may affect the distri... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 5 Mar 2011 5:04:11 am
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Depression - news item 9 of 139
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Serotonin 1B Autoreceptors Originating in the Caudal Dorsal Raphe Nucleus Reduce Expression of Fear and Depression-Like Behavior. - McDevitt RA, Hiroi R, Mackenzie SM, Robin NC, Cohn A, Kim JJ, Neumaier JF.
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BACKGROUND: Serotonin 1B (5-HT(1B)) autoreceptors regulate release of serotonin from terminals of dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN) projections. Expression of 5-HT(1B) in the DRN inversely correlates with behavioral measures of emotion, and viral-mediated overexp... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 5 Mar 2011 5:04:11 am
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Depression - news item 10 of 139
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A man who wanted to commit suicide by hanging himself: an adverse effect of ciprofloxacin. - Ahmed AI, van der Heijden FM, van den Berkmortel H, Kramers K.
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In this case report, we describe a man who developed recurrent depression and suicidal ideation with a serious plan to commit suicide as definite adverse effect of ciprofloxacin, which had been prescribed for recurrent prostatitis. Language: Eng... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated)) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 5 Mar 2011 5:04:11 am
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Depression - news item 11 of 139
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Predisposing factors leading to depression in the British Army. - Finnegan A, Finnegan S, McGee P, Srinivasan M, Simpson R.
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Few studies have explored the predisposing factors leading to depression within the British Army, and this qualitative investigation provides a novel approach to advance knowledge in this poorly researched area. Information was provided by army mental heal... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 5 Mar 2011 5:04:11 am
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Depression - news item 12 of 139
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The Relationship between Domestic Violence and the Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms in Married Women between 15 and 49 Years of Age in a Rural Area of Manisa, Turkey. - Cengiz Özyurt B, Deveci A.
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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of depression in women of reproductive age (15-49 years) and to determine if there was a relationship between depression score, and socioeconomic variables and the presence of domestic violence. ME... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 5 Mar 2011 5:04:11 am
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Depression - news item 13 of 139
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Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety among adolescents following the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China. - Fan F, Zhang Y, Yang Y, Mo L, Liu X.
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This study examined the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression among 2,250 adolescents 6 months after the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China. Results showed that 15.8%, 40.5%, and 24.5% of participants reported clinical sy... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 5 Mar 2011 5:04:11 am
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Depression - news item 14 of 139
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Swiss and migrant adolescents †similarities and differences - Hüsler G, Werlen E.
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A total of 1352 adolescents were interviewed by computer-assisted self-administered interview to examine differences and similarities between Swiss and non-Swiss migrant boys and girls, concerning well-being (depression, anxiety), self-esteem and self-effi... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 5 Mar 2011 5:04:11 am
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Depression - news item 15 of 139
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Sexual attraction, depression, self-harm, suicidality and help-seeking behaviour in New Zealand secondary school students. - Lucassen MF, Merry SN, Robinson EM, Denny S, Clark T, Ameratunga S, Crengle S, Rossen FV.
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Objective: To describe the sexual attractions of New Zealand secondary school students and investigate the associations between sexual attraction and self-reported depression, self-harm, suicidality and help-seeking behaviour. Method: Multiple logistic reg... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated)) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 5 Mar 2011 5:04:11 am
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Depression - news item 16 of 139
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My Turn: A teen with cancer chooses to grab opportunities
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The high school junior's life was turned upside down. But she was determined to not fall into depression.My life drastically changed two weeks into my junior year of high school, when I was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia, a rare blood cancer. (Source: L.A. Times - Health) MedWorm Message: Watch...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 5 Mar 2011 4:46:54 am
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Depression - news item 17 of 139
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Clinical Despair: Science, Psychotherapy and Spirituality in the Treatment of Depression
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The patient suffering from clinical despair is deeply discouraged about the world and their ability to create the kind of life they desire. They have all but given up. Overcoming clinical despair requires encouraging the patient to continue to choose to move forward in life even while allowing themselves to...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 5 Mar 2011 2:00:17 am
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Depression - news item 18 of 139
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College Rejection Letters Can Hurt but Don't Have to Make You Crazy
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Whether you’re an applicant or an applicant’s parent, one thing to remember is that getting into any specific college †even getting into college at all †is not what will make or break your life.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 5 Mar 2011 12:30:53 am
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Depression - news item 19 of 139
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Recovering From the Victim Identity
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The Victim identity doesn't have to be terminal.read more (Source: Psychology Today Depression Center)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 5 Mar 2011 12:03:25 am
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Depression - news item 20 of 139
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Family under the microscope
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Relatives with dementia retain emotional memories if not factsIn all your dealings with elderly relatives with dementia, it is vital to bear in mind that they retain memories of feelings, even though their capacity to retain recent facts is almost nonexistent. Alas, you will probably need to explain this to...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 11:07:16 pm
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Depression - news item 21 of 139
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Bipolar disorder going undiagnosed in people with depression
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As many as one in five people being treated for depression in primary care could have undiagnosed bipolar disorder, according to researchers. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Depression - news item 22 of 139
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May the 'Electro-Shock' Force be With You
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Carrie Fisher has led a full life to say the least. She has experienced everything from drug and alcohol addiction, family scandals, and uncontrollable depression, to superstardom. (Source: Health WorldNet) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Depression - news item 23 of 139
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Depression on Blackpool's Golden Mile - video
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Blackpool has the highest uptake of anti-depression medication in the UK. So why are people there so down? And why are prescription drugs being used so much?Helen CarterRichard Sprenger (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 9:43:00 pm
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Depression - news item 24 of 139
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Anxiety and depression in asthma patients: impact on asthma control
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CONCLUSIONS: In this sample, the prevalence of anxiety symptoms was higher in the patients with uncontrolled asthma than in those with controlled asthma.In the evaluation of asthma patients, the negative impact of mood states ought to be taken into consideration when asthma control strategies are being outlined. (Source: Jornal Brasileiro...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 8:53:59 pm
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Depression - news item 25 of 139
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Blackpool: England's antidepressant capital
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Fading seaside resort of Blackpool has highest rate of anti-depressant prescribing in England and WalesThe cloud is so low on Blackpool's promenade that the sea is hidden beneath the wrought iron balustrades. Nearby, the workmen dig up the road to upgrade the tram network. The northern seaside town has a...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 8:30:00 pm
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Depression - news item 26 of 139
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The Anxiety Depression Distress Inventoryâ€27 (ADDIâ€27): a short version of the Mood and Anxiety Symptom Questionnaireâ€90
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AbstractThe authors conducted three studies to construct and examine the psychometric properties of a 27â€item version of the Mood and Anxiety Symptom Questionnaireâ€90 (MASQâ€90; Watson & Clark, 1991a). The Anxiety Depression Distress Inventoryâ€27 (ADDIâ€27) contains three empirically derived scales: Positive Affect, Somatic Anxiety, and General Distress, which are relevant dimensions...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 8:16:06 pm
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Depression - news item 27 of 139
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Corticosteroids' safety affirmed in treatment of childhood asthma
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Children being treated with a short course of oral corticosteroids for an acute asthma attack may experience a brief and transient depression of their immune response, according to a recent study conducted by Université de Montréal. (Source: Drug Topics - Pharmacy News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 7:47:45 pm
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Depression - news item 28 of 139
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Medical Minute: Depression In Men
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WBZ's Dr. Murray Feingold says depression in men has increased. (Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 7:31:21 pm
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Depression - news item 29 of 139
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A prospective study of group cohesiveness in therapeutic horticulture for clinical depression
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This study aimed to assess changes in psychological distress and social participation in adults diagnosed with clinical depression during and after participating in a therapeutic horticulture programme, and to investigate if the changes covaried with levels of group cohesiveness during the intervention. An intervention with a singleâ€group design was repeated...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 6:47:44 pm
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Depression - news item 30 of 139
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We may be human, but we are also animals
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been around for a long time and has shown significant success in use for the treatment of difficult to treat disorders such as depression, impulse disorders, addictions, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, and others.read more (Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 5:01:56 pm
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Depression - news item 31 of 139
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Alcohol 'linked to lower dementia risk'
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Conclusion This study is valuable in that it has included a large number of elderly people without dementia and used thorough follow-up methods over three years to identify all new cases of dementia (due to any cause), and Alzheimer’s disease in particular. The main findings were a reduction in the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 4:30:00 pm
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Depression - news item 32 of 139
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When Should You Second-Guess Yourself?
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Hi, I'm Mark, and I'm a pathological second-guesser. I spend a tremendous amount of time questioning my own decisions, to the point where I resemble Buridan's ass, who died from hunger and thrist after being unable to choose between two equally good options (a pail of water and a bale...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 3:12:08 pm
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Depression - news item 33 of 139
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Depression: Phenomenological and Psychotherapeutic Aspects: A Report of Five Cases
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Psychopathology 2011;44:137†146 (DOI:10.1159/000321551) (Source: Karger Publishers) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 2:17:42 pm
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Leading Causes of Disability
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Conditions such as arthritis, back pain, heart disease, cancer, depression, diabetes, and even pregnancy are among the leading causes of disability in the U.S †not catastrophic events like car crashes. Here's how to protect yourself against medical expenses and other costs. (Source: WebMD Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 2:10:21 pm
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Depression - news item 35 of 139
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Keeping the Feast: One Couple’s Story of Love, Food, and Healing in Italy
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In today’s society, food is viewed as a nuisance at best, and a necessary evil at worst. We’re taught that dessert is dangerous, that dieting is the only way to eat (and live) and that food and morality somehow go hand in hand. In a world where food gets such...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 1:55:05 pm
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Depression - news item 36 of 139
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Bar Confessions
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Everyone knows that alcohol loosens one's inhibitions. But does it tend to make a person tell the truth or just become loud and/or annoying? Here, crack open a beer and I'll tell you the answer.read more (Source: Psychology Today Anxiety Center)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 12:02:17 pm
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Depression - news item 37 of 139
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How Depression And Anxiety Differentially Influence Physical Symptom Reporting
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Researchers have for decades hypothesized that negative emotions lead to inflated reports of common physical symptoms, like headaches or an upset stomach. But a new University of Iowa study suggests that two negative emotions depression and anxiety influence symptom reporting in different ways. Published in the latest issue of the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 11:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 38 of 139
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Depression Persists Long After Miscarriage
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The statement, “It’s okay, you can try again,†is even less useful advice to a grieving mother than originally thought. (Source: Psychiatric Times) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 10:30:03 am
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Depression - news item 39 of 139
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Cancer Patients' Partners Become Ill Themselves
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Katarina Sjövall has studied partners of individuals with colorectal cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer or prostate cancer. The study shows that the number of diagnosed diseases among partners increased by 25 per cent after the cancer diagnosis. "Having a close relative with cancer entails worry and anxiety and an increased...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 10:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 40 of 139
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Miscarriage linked to depression in later pregnancies
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Research has shown that women who have miscarried in the past can still suffer depression and anxiety after giving birth to a healthy baby. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 9:22:00 am
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Depression - news item 41 of 139
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Depression After Miscarriage Can Linger
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(Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 6:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 42 of 139
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Is modern medicine more science or religion?
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(NaturalNews) Modern medicine projects the image of scientific rigor but has all the hallmarks of a system of religious belief. The practical consequence of its insular perspective is the dead-end system of Western medical materialism that we have today. Repair of the physical body is erroneously equated with healing. Never...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 6:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 43 of 139
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Depression and anxiety differentially influence physical symptom reporting
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(University of Iowa Health Care) Researchers have for decades hypothesized that negative emotions lead to inflated reports of common physical symptoms, like headaches or an upset stomach. But a new University of Iowa study suggests that two negative emotions -- depression and anxiety -- influence symptom reporting in different ways. (...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 4:00:00 am
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Women who miscarry continue to have mental health problems, even after healthy birth
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The depression and anxiety experienced by many women after a miscarriage can continue for years, even after the birth of a healthy child, according to a new study. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 3:00:00 am
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Susceptibility factor for bipolar disorder identified
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A new study provides fascinating insight into the genetic basis of bipolar disorder, a highly heritable mood disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and depression. The research identifies a previously unrecognized susceptibility factor for bipolar disorder. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 4 Mar 2011 3:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 46 of 139
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Attention bias away from threat during life threatening danger predicts PTSD symptoms at oneâ€year followâ€up
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Conclusions: Attention bias away from threat during acute stress may relate to risk for PTSD. This suggests that neurocognitive measures may index risk for PTSD. Depression and Anxiety 0:1†6, 2011.  © 2011 Wileyâ€Liss, Inc. (Source: Depression and Anxiety)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 3 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Depression - news item 47 of 139
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Stepped care versus standard cognitive†behavioral therapy for obsessive†compulsive disorder: A preliminary study of efficacy and costs
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Conclusions: These results suggest that stepped care ERP can significantly reduce treatment costs, without evidence of diminished treatment efficacy or patient satisfaction. Additional research is needed to determine the longâ€term efficacy and costs of stepped care for OCD, and to examine the financial and therapeutic impact of implementing stepped care...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 3 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Constraints and perspectives of pharmacists counseling patients with depression at hospital discharge
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This study aims to explore experiences, barriers and enabling factors during an antidepressant counselling study as well as to explore future initiatives. Setting: 11 Flemish psychiatric hospitals. Method: Focus group discussions were organised. Pharmacists who could not be present at a focus group discussion answered the questions of the interview...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 3 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Viibryd Approved for Treatment of Major Depression [Professional News]
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(Source: Psychiatr News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 3 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Atypical antipsychotic drugs
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(Source: BMJ Online First) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 3 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Assessment of musculoskeletal function and mood in haemophilia A adolescents: a crossâ€sectional study
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Summary.  Haemophilia A is characterized by the occurrence of frequent spontaneous intraâ€articular and intramuscular bleeding. If inadequately treated, it results in progressive damage to joints and muscles leading to crippling deformities and musculoskeletal dysfunction. These complications result in lifelong chronic pain and disability that may greatly affect the patients’ mood....
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Depression, Anxiety Due to Pregnancy Loss Can Persist for Years
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Depression and anxiety experienced by women after a miscarriage or the stillbirth of a child may continue for years, even if they subsequently go on to give birth to a healthy infant. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 3 Mar 2011 10:43:21 pm
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History of Depression May Slow Heart Attack Treatment in the ED
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People who come to an emergency department with a myocardial infarction and a history of depression receive slower care and are categorized as lower priority than those with no depression history, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Emergency Medicine Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 3 Mar 2011 9:33:29 pm
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Longitudinal consequences of adolescent bullying perpetration and victimisation: A study of students in Victoria, Australia
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Conclusions Prevention approaches that target bullying perpetration and victimisation are necessary. Programmes that lessen bullying may also have an impact on other proximally related behaviours, including binge drinking and depression. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health)
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Depression, antidepressant treatment and the cardiovascular system
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(Source: Acta Neuropsychiatrica)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 3 Mar 2011 5:28:12 pm
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Comparison of language impairment in lateâ€onset depression and Alzheimer's disease
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Conclusion: Language impairment resembling AD was found in the aforementioned language subtests of the ABCD in elderly depressed patients; the mental status and episodic memory subtests were useful to discriminate between AD and depression. The ABCD has proven to be a suitable tool for language evaluation in this population and...
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Smoke screen: new scientific research challenges marijuana’s “safe†reputation
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Is smoking marijuana more harmful than most people think? After nearly a decade of declining popularity, marijuana use among teenagers is on the rise†at a time when use of the drug is becoming more socially acceptable and has an increasingly benign reputation. According to a study released by the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 3 Mar 2011 4:20:28 pm
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Mental health problems after miscarriage continue
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Women who experience depression and anxiety after a miscarriage continue to experience these symptoms even if they subsequently go on to have a healthy child (Source: Nursing in Practice)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 3 Mar 2011 3:21:00 pm
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Ruled by the Body: How Physical Illness Affects the Brain (preview)
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When I first met Tina, a woman in her late 20s, she had been seeing mental health professionals for virtually her entire life. “One day I’m energetic and creative,” she told me during one of our therapy sessions, “the next I am aimless, or I cry and feel worthless.” Tina...
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Bipolar depression unrecognised in primary care
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Up to a fifth of primary care patients with depression may have an undiagnosed bipolar disorder, a UK study suggests. (Source: Pulse Today Clinical Updates)
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[Dynamics of depression in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting during 2-year follow-up.]
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Authors: Foss-Nieradko B, Stepnowska M PMID: 21332076 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Kardiologia Polska) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!
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Scientists identify susceptibility factor for bipolar disorder
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(Cell Press) A new study provides fascinating insight into the genetic basis of bipolar disorder, a highly heritable mood disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and depression. The research, published by Cell Press online Feb. 24 in the American Journal of Human Genetics, identifies a previously unrecognized susceptibility factor...
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Women who miscarry continue to have mental health problems
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(University of Rochester Medical Center) The depression and anxiety experienced by many women after a miscarriage can continue for years, even after the birth of a healthy child, according to a study led by University of Rochester Medical Center researchers and published online today by the British Journal of Psychiatry. (...
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Depression following miscarriage can continue after healthy birth
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Research by academics at the University of Bristol's Children of the 90s has found women who experience depression and anxiety after a miscarriage can continue to experience these symptoms even if they subsequently go on to have a healthy child. (Source: University of Bristol news)
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The Dark Side of Innocence
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Childhood bipolar disorder is a relatively new phenomenon -- until recently, it was thought that the disease didn't usually manifest until around the early twenties. But since the mid-1990s, there's been a staggering 4000% increase in the diagnosis in young people (and no, that's not a typo).read more (Source: Psychology...
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Influence of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Outcomes of Rehabilitation in Stroke Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
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CONCLUSIONS: Treatment of OSA by CPAP in stroke patients undergoing rehabilitation improved functional and motor, but not neurocognitive outcomes. Clinical Trial Registration Information- URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00221065. PMID: 21372306 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Stroke)
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Irritability: an underappreciated side effect of interferon treatment for chronic hepatitis C?
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Conclusion.  Irritability is an underappreciated psychological side effect of interferon therapy. Although irritability is recognised as a side effect of interferon, there is considerable discordance between clinical observation, patient reports and research evidence as reported in the literature. (Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing)
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Depression Tied to Lower Priority of Care in Heart Attack
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Heart attack patients with a documented history of depression in their charts may be triaged to lower priority of care than patients with no documented history of depression, and they are more likely to have worse associated performance on quality indicators, according to research published online Feb. 28 in CMAJ,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Antidepressive drugs appear to be safe in people with chronic physical health problems
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Source: Br J Psychiatry Area: News A systematic review found no indication that antidepressive drugs are less safe, efficacious or well tolerated in people with chronic health problems. Depression frequently occurs in people with chronic health problems, and coexistence predicts poorer health status and greater functional disability. Treatment with antidepressive...
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Gender differences in postpartum depression: a longitudinal cohort study
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Conclusions Psychosocial and personal factors were strong predictors of depression during the first 12 months post partum for both mothers and fathers. (Source: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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The impact of overactive bladder on mental health, work productivity and healthâ€related quality of life in the UK and Sweden: results from EpiLUTS
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CONCLUSIONS• OAB is common in the UK and Sweden, and women are more likely to be affected then men.• The impact of OAB is evident across generic and conditionâ€specific domains of healthâ€related quality of life. (Source: BJU International)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Ibuprofen could reduce risk of Parkinson’s disease
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People taking the drug were 38% less likely to develop the diseaseRelated items from OnMedicaPatients should seek GP help with dementiaInquiry launched into spiralling cost of dementia care Parkinson drugs linked to impulsive behaviourNew tool "Sweet 16" reliably spots cognitive impairmentAnti-depressants don't solve depression in patients with Parkinson's Disease (Source:...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Psychosocial impact of the summer 2007 floods in England
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Conclusion: The psychosocial and mental health impact of flooding is a growing public health concern and improved strategies for minimising disruption to essential services and financial worries need to be built in to emergency preparedness and response systems. Public Health Agencies should address the underlying predictors of adverse psychosocial and...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Fatty acid status and maternal mental health
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AbstractMaternal mental health (MMH) problems are a major public health concern with adverse consequences for women, their offspring and families. Intake of longâ€chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially the nâ€3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid, which are found predominantly in cold water fish, has been associated with a...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 9:28:39 pm
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Even Tiny Tots May Develop Mental Health Problems
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Apathy, withdrawal, depression affect the very young, too, experts say (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 5:00:00 pm
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Clinical Trials Update: March 2, 2011
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High Blood Pressure Influenza (Flu) Depression (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 3:05:00 pm
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Treatment of Advanced Parkinson's Disease
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Patients at late stage Parkinson's disease (PD) develop several motor and nonmotor complications, which dramatically impair their quality of life. These complications include motor fluctuations, dyskinesia, unpredictable or absent response to medications, falls, dysautonomia, dementia, hallucinations, sleep disorders, depression, and psychosis. The therapeutic management should be driven by the attempt...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 2:47:49 pm
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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness is Associated with Increased Health Care Utilization Among Patients Referred for Assessment of OSA
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Conclusions:Excessive daytime sleepiness is associated with increased health care utilization among patients referred for assessment of OSA. Further investigation is required to determine whether the findings are related to direct effects of sleepiness, or in part, to interactions with other comorbidity such as OSA.Citation:Ronksley PE; Hemmelgarn BR; Heitman SJ; Flemons...
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Miscarriage trauma 'persists after successful birth'
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The trauma of miscarriage does not end with a healthy baby, but continues for up to three years after a successful birth, a study has found. (Source: Telegraph Health) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:38:02 am
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The Negative Impact Of Depression Following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
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Depression is a common problem in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and negatively impacts patients' symptom burden, ability to function, and quality of life (QOL), according to new research published in the March 2011 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Nearly 14 percent of Americans suffer from chronic...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:00:00 am
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Neuralstem Announces First Subject Dosed In NSI-189 Safety Testing Toward Major Depressive Disorder Trial
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Neuralstem, Inc. (Amex: CUR) announced that the first subject was dosed yesterday in a Phase Ia trial to evaluate the safety of its drug, NSI-189, which is being developed for the treatment of major depressive disorder and other psychiatric indications. NSI-189 is the lead compound in Neuralstem's neurogenerative small molecule...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 10:00:00 am
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Bipolar Disorder 'Under-Recognised' In Primary Care, UK
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As many as 1 in 5 people being treated for depression in primary care could have undiagnosed bipolar disorder, according to a new study published online by the British Journal of Psychiatry. Psychiatrists from Cardiff University invited 3,117 people living in South Wales and being treated for depression by their...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 9:00:00 am
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Popular psychology theories on self-esteem not backed up by serious research, study finds
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Low self-esteem is associated with a greater risk of mental health problems such as eating disorders and depression. From a public health perspective, it is important for staff in various health-related professions to know about self-esteem. However, there is a vast difference between the research-based knowledge on self-esteem and the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 9:00:00 am
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Self-Esteem, Psychology Theories And Lack of Serious Research
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Low self-esteem is associated with a greater risk of mental health problems such as eating disorders and depression. From a public health perspective, it is important for staff in various health-related professions to know about self-esteem. However, there is a vast difference between the research-based knowledge on self-esteem and the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 8:00:00 am
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A psychological support program for individuals with Type 1 diabetes
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Abstract We aimed to test the effects of a psychological support program on the psychological distress, mood, and quality of life of well-educated individuals with type 1 diabetes. A newly developed support program was offered to 60 patients with type 1 diabetes on intensive insulin treatment, previously enrolled in group-care...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 6:48:42 am
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Tardive Dyskinesia
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Opinion statement Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is iatrogenic (drug-induced); hence the best strategy is prevention. Try to limit exposure to any dopamine receptor blocking agents (DRBAs) if possible. These agents may be unavoidable in some psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia, but alternative therapies can be used in many situations, such as...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 6:03:45 am
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Charlie Sheen Substance Abuse: FAQ
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Title: Charlie Sheen Substance Abuse: FAQCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/2/2011 11:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/2/2011 (Source: MedicineNet Depression General)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 6:00:00 am
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More Depression For Males Coming Due To Social And Economic Environment
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The economic and social environments of males in Western nations will lead to an increase in the incidence of depression among men, psychiatrists from the USA wrote in the British Journal of Psychiatry. As the 21st century progresses, men will face greater risks of developing depressive disorders, say Emory University...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 5:00:00 am
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Beliefs about the causes of depression and treatment preferences
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AbstractThe relation between patients' beliefs about the causes of their depression, treatment preferences, and demographic variables was studied in a sample of 156 patients in a randomized controlled trial for depression (supportiveâ€expressive psychotherapy vs. medication vs. placebo). No gender differences were found in beliefs or preferences. Racial differences were found...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Wed, 2 Mar 2011 3:00:43 am
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The Role of Serotonin in Depression and Clotting in the Coronary Artery Disease Population.
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CONCLUSIONS:: This review of the literature suggests that elevated platelet serotonin levels may be associated with depression and the occurrence of major adverse coronary events. Future research should investigate if platelet serotonin levels contribute at least in part to the acute coronary events seen in patients with CAD who have...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Tue, 1 Mar 2011 11:00:00 pm
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Anthrax edema toxin has cAMP-mediated stimulatory effects and high-dose lethal toxin has depressant effects in an isolated perfused rat heart model
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In conclusion, edema toxin produced cAMP-mediated myocardial chronotropic, inotropic, and vasodilatory effects. Vasodilation systemically with edema toxin could contribute to shock during anthrax while masking potential inotropic effects. Although lethal toxin produced myocardial depression, this only occurred at high doses, and its relevance to in vivo findings is unclear. (Source:...
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Can Epidemiology Translate Into Understanding Major Depression With Borderline Personality Disorder? [Editorials]
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(Source: Am J Psychiatry)
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Using the Repertory Grid Technique to Examine Nursing Staff's Construal of Mothers with Mental Health Problems
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Conclusions: Clients with a personality disorder and those who were thought to be ‘bad’ mothers were construed as being furthest from the self and more negatively than clients with depression or psychosis. Further training is indicated for staff working with mothers displaying challenging interactional styles; however, training packages must consider...
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Salivary osmolality and hydration status in children with cerebral palsy
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Conclusion:  Cerebral palsy children seem to present impaired adequate hydration status. Since the possible hypohydration condition may be reflected in saliva fluid, which could compromise the protective function exerted by saliva, the earlier this condition is identified the greater the chances of administering preventive measures. Moreover, salivary osmolality is a...
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Mental Health Burden Among Impoverished HIV-Positive Patients in Peru
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HIV and poor mental health are intricately related. In settings of poverty, both are often rooted in structural factors related to material and social deprivation. We performed a qualitative analysis to understand factors contributing to poor emotional health and its impact among impoverished Peruvian HIV-infected individuals. We conducted focus group...
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Change in stress and social support as predictors of cognitive decline in older adults with and without depression
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ConclusionsThese findings extend prior research on the importance of social factors in aging and depression which have largely focused on moodâ€related outcomes. Future confirmatory studies are needed. In addition, biological and other studies should be conducted to further our understanding of the relationship between stress, social support and cognition in...
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The inflammation hypothesis in geriatric depression
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ConclusionsA synthesis of available findings suggests that agingâ€related and comorbid diseaseâ€related inflammatory processes may promote changes in the neural systems predisposing to geriatric depression or facilitating metabolic changes that mediate depressive syndromes. The “inflammation hypothesis†in geriatric depression cannot be tested in its entirety, but it can lead to testable...
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The ToT Study: Helping with Touch or Talk (ToT): a pilot randomised controlled trial to examine the clinical effectiveness of aromatherapy massage versus cognitive behaviour therapy for emotional distress in patients in cancer/palliative care
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Conclusions: Recruitment was feasible; the interventions acceptable and engagement with treatment was high. Improvements with both interventions were observed. The beneficial effects on depression with CBT appeared to be sustained. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Psycho-Oncology)
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Validation of the Distress Thermometer, Impact Thermometer and combinations of these in screening for distress
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Conclusions: These results suggest that the accuracy of the DT in identifying distress can be increased by combining it with the IT. This increase in accuracy must be weighed against the possible increase in complexity. However, one method of combining the responses from the two thermometers simply involves summing the...
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Depression, Anxiety, Despair Flow in Wake of Gulf Oil Spill
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The Deepwater Horizon oil spill has left the people who live along the beautiful, but environmentally fragile, Gulf Coast with increased rates of depression and anxiety and feelings of despair. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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Depression in Men Predicted to Rise
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Profound societal and economic changes may mean an increase in depression among men in Western nations, which could bring them closer to parity with their female counterparts, researchers predict. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Tue, 1 Mar 2011 4:26:46 pm
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Fish Oil And Omega-3s, Helping Chemo Patients Gain Weight
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Fish oil has been found to be a successful supplement to your diet if undergoing the most popular form of treating cancer, chemotherapy. For years the oil has been studied for the treatment of clinical depression, anxiety, and enhancing the benefits from depression medications. Countries with the highest intake of...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Tue, 1 Mar 2011 4:00:00 pm
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Bipolar Disorder Often Mistaken for Depression in Primary Care
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New research shows that up to 20% of individuals treated for depression in a primary care setting may have undiagnosed bipolar disorder. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Tue, 1 Mar 2011 2:19:00 pm
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Male depression 'set to increase'
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Psychiatrists have warned that the number of men with depression could rise because of changes in Western society. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
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Forest Laboratories And Gedeon Richter Plc Announce Results From A Phase II Study Of Cariprazine As Adjunctive Therapy In Major Depressive Disorder
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Forest Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: FRX) and Gedeon Richter Plc. announced preliminary top-line results from an 8-week Phase II clinical trial of the novel, investigational antipsychotic agent cariprazine as adjunctive therapy in major depressive disorder. Cariprazine is currently undergoing Phase III trials for the separate and additional indications of schizophrenia and...
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Breathwork: An Additional Treatment Option for Depression and Anxiety?
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Abstract Breathwork is an increasingly popular experiential approach to psychotherapy based on the use of a specific breathing technique, however, claims of positive mental health outcomes rely on anecdotal clinical evidence. To ascertain the likely efficacy of breathwork this review clarifies the approach and its theoretical assumptions and examines relevant...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Tue, 1 Mar 2011 6:09:59 am
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Association between depression and malnutrition†inflammation complex syndrome in patients with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
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Conclusion Depression is commonly encountered in Chinese CAPD patients. A close relationship exists between depression and MICS. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s11255-011-9917-xAuthors Zhi-Jian Li, Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, 58th Zhongshan 2nd Road, Guangzhou, 510080 People’s Republic of ChinaXin An, Department of Medical Oncology,...
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Stress May Help Spur Weight Gain in New Moms, Study Finds
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Title: Stress May Help Spur Weight Gain in New Moms, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/28/2011 6:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 3/1/2011 (Source: MedicineNet Depression General)
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Heart Patients With Depression Often Find ER Delays
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Title: Heart Patients With Depression Often Find ER DelaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/28/2011 4:05:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 3/1/2011 (Source: MedicineNet Depression General) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!
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"They Were Going to Die Anyway"
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"They were going to die anyway" is the defense that is being used by William Melchert-Dinkel, a 48-year-old nurse from Minnesota, who is on trial for two counts of aiding suicide....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Depression) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Tue, 1 Mar 2011 5:26:30 am
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Effects of depression on quality of life improvement after endoscopic sinus surgery
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(American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery) Depression is a common problem in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and negatively impacts patients' symptom burden, ability to function, and quality of life, according to new research published in the March 2011 issue of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery. (Source:...
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Depressing future for men?
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(Emory University) Experts predict that rates of depressive disorders among men will increase as the 21st century progresses.In an editorial published in the March, 2011 issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry, author Boadie Dunlop, M.D., writes "Compared to women, many men attach a great importance to their roles as...
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Staying With Your Depression Treatment Plan
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Staying on your depression treatment is critical for recovery. But it’s not always easy. Here are tips to help you stay on treatment for depression without undue side effects. (Source: WebMD Health)
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In Crisis?
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Are you feeling overwhelmed and are considering suicide, but you're not sure whom you can call on for help? There are numerous agencies and organizations out there who want to help you. In the U.S., you can make a toll free call to either 1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255 for immediate assistance....
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:54 pm
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Vilazodone approved for major depression.
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Authors: Traynor K PMID: 21330672 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy : AJHP)
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Indirect modulation of neuronal excitability and synaptic transmission in the hippocampus by activation of proteinaseâ€activated receptorâ€2
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Conclusions and implications: These novel findings show that PAR2 activation indirectly inhibited hippocampal synaptic activity and indicate that these receptors may play an active role in modulating normal physiological CNS function, apart from their role in pathophysiological disorders. (Source: British Journal of Pharmacology)
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Depression symptom ratings in geriatric patients with bipolar mania
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ConclusionsThese preliminary findings suggest that moderate to severe depressive symptoms occur in about one in ten bipolar manic elders. Future studies are needed to further evaluate symptom profiles, clinical correlates, and treatments for bipolar older adults with combined manic and depressive symptoms. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (...
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Depression - news item 118 of 139
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Detection and treatment of post stroke depression: results from the registry of the Canadian stroke network
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ConclusionsRates of diagnosed and treated PSD in routine clinical practice are low and appear significantly lower than those from studies that utilize active screening of entire stroke populations. These results support the routine screening of all patients for PSD using validated instruments. Specialized stroke unit care may improve PSD detection...
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Residential Treatment Compared With Outpatient Treatment for Tobacco Use and Dependence
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CONCLUSION: Compared with smokers who received outpatient treatment, those who received residential treatment had more severe tobacco dependence. Residential treatment for tobacco dependence was associated with a significantly greater odds of 6-month smoking abstinence compared with outpatient treatment among smokers in a referral clinic setting. (Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings) MedWorm...
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Family Structure and Family Processes in Mexicanâ€American Families
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Despite increases in singleâ€parent families among Mexican Americans, few studies have examined the association of family structure and family adjustment. Utilizing a diverse sample of 738 Mexicanâ€American families (21.7% single parent), the current study examined differences across family structure on early adolescent outcomes, family functioning, and parent†child relationship variables....
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Maternal Identity Negotiations Among Low-Income Women With Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
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In this study, we used a constructivist grounded theory approach to explore maternal identity negotiations among low-income ethnic minority mothers with postpartum depression (PPD) symptoms. Nineteen mothers were recruited from Women, Infant, and Children clinics located in two coastal cities in the United States to participate in in-depth interviews. Constant...
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A longitudinal study of depression from 1 to 5 years after spinal cord injury.
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Authors: Hoffman JM, Bombardier CH, Graves DE, Kalpakjian CZ, Krause JS Hoffman JM, Bombardier CH, Graves DE, Kalpakjian CZ, Krause JS. A longitudinal study of depression from 1 to 5 years after spinal cord injury. PMID: 21353823 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Pain Physician)
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Patterns of Comorbidity, Functioning, and Service Use for US Children With ADHD, 2007
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CONCLUSIONS: Clinical management of ADHD must address multiple comorbid conditions and manage a range of adverse functional outcomes. Therapeutic approaches should be responsive to each child's neurodevelopmental profile, tailored to their unique social and family circumstances, and integrated with educational, mental health and social support services. (Source: PEDIATRICS)
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Type 2 diabetes: perceptions of quality of life and attitudes towards diabetes from a gender perspective
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Conclusion:  There was a gender difference in the perceptions of QoL of people with T2DM. There was also a difference between the QoL of obese and normalâ€weight people with T2DM, as the obese may suffer from underlying depression. Further investigations are needed for health professionals to be able to meet...
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The Influence of a Spirituality-Based Intervention on Quality of Life, Depression, and Anxiety in Community-Dwelling Adults With Cardiovascular Disease: A Pilot Study
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Conclusion: Results from this small pilot study provide preliminary evidence that the individualized spirituality-based intervention used in this study holds promise as an addition to traditional cardiac care and has the potential to improve QOL in community-dwelling adults with CVD. (Source: Journal of Holistic Nursing)
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Gender effects on intramuscular interferon beta-1a in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: analysis of 1406 patients
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Conclusions: We conclude that no significant gender-related differences were found in the efficacy and safety of IM IFNβ-1a in patients with RRMS or CIS. (Source: Multiple Sclerosis)
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Report Weighs Options for Bulimia Nervosa Treatment [Medical News & Perspectives]
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Hematology/oncology fellows' training in palliative care
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CONCLUSIONS:Fellows rated the quality of palliative care education as inferior to overall oncology training and may benefit from more teaching on pain management, psychosocial care, and communication skills. Cancer 2011;. © 2011 American Cancer Society. (Source: Cancer)
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Psychiatric Disorders in Patients Who Lost Family Members to Cancer and Asked for Medical Help: Descriptive Analysis of Outpatient Services for Bereaved Families at Japanese Cancer Center Hospital
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Conclusions This study revealed basic characteristics and psychiatric disorders of the bereaved who asked for medical help. Most of the patients were women (86.3%) and 86.3% of them received a psychiatric diagnosis. This information is important for both physicians and psychologists since the bereaved who have lost a loved one...
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Mazda Must Pay Family of Worker Who Committed Suicide
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The family of a Japanese Mazda employee who committed suicide after being overworked and repeatedly belittled by his supervisors was recently awarded damages in the amount of 63 million yen ($770,000 dollars), according to the family's lawyer, Yutaka Kikui....Read Full Post (Source: About.com Depression)
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Bipolar disorder ‘significantly underdiagnosed’ in primary care
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Results from a UK study suggest that a significant proportion of patients treated for depression in primary care may have undiagnosed bipolar disorder. (Source: MedWire News - Psychiatry)
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Short-term antidepressant administration reduces negative self-referential processing in the medial prefrontal cortex in subjects at risk for depression
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Authors: M Di Simplicio, R Norbury & C J Harmer (Source: Molecular Psychiatry)
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The Extended School Aged Incredible Years Parent Programme
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Conclusions:  The Incredible Years School Aged programme is effective in improving child behaviour, parenting competencies and parental mental health with parents of youngsters aged 8†13 years. (Source: Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
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One-Session Family Workshops for Bipolar Disorder and Depression [Frontline Reports]
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(Source: Psychiatr Serv) MedWorm Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!
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Depressed Parents' Treatment Needs and Children's Problems in an Urban Family Medicine Practice [Brief Reports]
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Conclusions: High rates of personal and child problems, interest in treatment, and treatment obstacles among low-income, depressed parents highlight the need to develop acceptable mental health services for them and their children, even when parents do not meet full diagnostic criteria for depression. (Psychiatric Services 62:317–321, 2011) (Source: Psychiatr Serv)
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Missed Opportunities: Fewer Service Referrals After Positive Alcohol Misuse Screens in VA Primary Care [Brief Reports]
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Conclusion: Primary care-based screening for alcohol misuse is managed differently than for depression or PTSD. (Psychiatric Services 62:310–312, 2011) (Source: Psychiatr Serv)
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Association Between Traumatic Injury and Psychiatric Disorders and Medication Prescription to Youths Aged 10-19 [Articles]
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Conclusions: Traumatic injury was independently associated with an increased risk of receiving a full spectrum of anxiety, depressive, and substance use diagnoses among youths aged ten to 19. Population-based surveillance procedures that incorporate screening and stepped-care interventions targeting the spectrum of postinjury emotional disturbances have the potential to improve the...
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Prevention of Mental Disorders, Substance Abuse, and Problem Behaviors: A Developmental Perspective [Articles]
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This article highlights and expands points from a 2009 Institute of Medicine report to provide a concise summary of the literature on preventing mental illness. Because prevention requires intervention before the onset of illness, effective preventive approaches are often interdisciplinary and developmental. Evidence-based preventive strategies are discussed for the different...
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Detection of Clinical Depression in Adolescents’ Speech During Family Interactions
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This study investigated acoustic correlates of depression in a large sample of 139 adolescents (68 clinically depressed and 71 controls). Speech recordings were made during naturalistic interactions between adolescents and their parents. Prosodic, cepstral, spectral, and glottal features, as well as features derived from the Teager energy operator (TEO), were...
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