Depression - news item 1 of 49
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Child abuse and neglect in cambodian refugee families: characteristics and implications for practice.
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Related Articles Child abuse and neglect in Cambodian refugee families: characteristics and implications for practice. Child Welfare. 2008;87(1):141-60 Authors: Chang J, Rhee S, Berthold SM This study examines the characteristics and patterns of child maltreatment among Cambodian refugee families in Los Angeles and assesses the implications for child welfare practice...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sun, 7 Sep 2008 5:17:30 pm
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Depression - news item 2 of 49
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Association between physical illnesses and depressive symptoms requiring hospitalization in suicide victims. - hakko h, manninen j, karvonen k, sarkioja t, meyer-rochow vb, rasanen p, timonen m.
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We examined an association between a history of hospital-treated depression and physical diseases in 1877 suicide victims from Northern Finland. Information on physical diseases and depression of victims was extracted from the Finnish Hospital Discharge Re... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sun, 7 Sep 2008 10:35:56 am
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Depression - news item 3 of 49
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Current suicide proneness and past suicidal behavior in adjudicated adolescents. - langhinrichsen-rohling j, lamis da.
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Youth recently assigned to probation (n = 233) were assessed for current suicide proneness, depression, and hopelessness, as well as for recent suicide ideation, previous suicide ideation, or suicide attempt(s). The Life Attitudes Schedule-Short Form (LAS-... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sun, 7 Sep 2008 10:35:56 am
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Depression - news item 4 of 49
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Add-on therapy improves depressive symptoms in bipolar disorder
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Lingering depression is a serious and common problem in bipolar disorder, and does not resolve well with existing treatments. Because individuals with both depression and bipolar disorder experience a glutathione deficiency, an antioxidant that protects cells from toxins, researchers sought to evaluate whether N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), an over-the-counter supplement that...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sun, 7 Sep 2008 7:02:12 am
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Depression - news item 5 of 49
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Subjective health-related quality of life of chinese older persons with depression in shanghai and hong kong: relationship to clinical factors, level of functioning and social support
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This study aimed to measure and compare the perceptions of HRQoL amongst Chinese older people with depression between Hong Kong and Shanghai and to explore the association of HRQoL with clinical factors, level of functioning and social support in the two sites.A cross-sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample...
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Depression - news item 6 of 49
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Optimizing pain management in the older patient
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CONFERENCE LINE Seminar worth 1.0 'AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™': Persistent pain is a common problem of the older patient. As the older population steadily grows, pain management is poised to become an increasingly vital facet of healthcare. Clinicians are faced with several challenges in treating the aging and older...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 6 Sep 2008 10:12:53 am
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Depression - news item 7 of 49
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The cost-effectiveness of treatment with erythropoietin compared to red blood cell transfusions for patients with chemotherapy induced anaemia: a markov model.
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Related Articles The cost-effectiveness of treatment with erythropoietin compared to red blood cell transfusions for patients with chemotherapy induced anaemia: A Markov model. Acta Oncol. 2008;47(6):1009-17 Authors: Borg S, Glenngård AH, Osterborg A, Persson U Background. Anaemia is a common complication of chemotherapy. As anaemia can lead to e.g. fatigue,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 6 Sep 2008 8:20:28 am
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Depression - news item 8 of 49
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Selected update: affective disorders: baby blues
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Two studies addressing different aspects of maternal depression during pregnancy and the post-partum period show that that exposure to antidepressants in utero can have long-lasting effects on the offspring's serotonin system, and that altered sensitivity of GABA ([gamma]-aminobutyric acid) type-A receptors might predispose women to post-partum depression. (Source: Nature Signaling...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 6 Sep 2008 7:18:39 am
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Depression - news item 9 of 49
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Youth in rwanda that head households commonly depressed
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Of the orphaned youth who are heading households in rural Rwanda can be classified as depressed, according to a report released on September 1, 2008 in Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Rwanda has one of the largest groups of orphans in the world, a...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 6 Sep 2008 7:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 10 of 49
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Depression in women: understanding the gender gap
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Depression in women — Learn what factors may set the stage for their increased risk. Sponsored by:Chemotherapy.com - http://www.chemotherapy.com (Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Sat, 6 Sep 2008 5:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 11 of 49
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Chronic stress = depression, infertility
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ATLANTA, Sept. 5 (UPI) -- Chronic stress can lead to physical health problems as well as behavioral problems including anxiety, depression and infertility, U.S. researchers said. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 7:37:38 pm
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Depression - news item 12 of 49
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Analysis finds no singulair, suicide link
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A new analysis by the American Lung Association does not support a link between the asthma and allergy drug Singulair and depression and suicide. (Source: WebMD Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 7:18:42 pm
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Depression - news item 13 of 49
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Simple questionnaire useful screening tool for postpartum depression
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A condensed version of the 10-item Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS) is useful in screening for postpartum depression in primary care settings, according to a report in the September issue of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 4:27:23 pm
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Depression - news item 14 of 49
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Depression, anxiety increase with inflammatory bowel disease
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The prevalence of depression and anxiety is increased in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to researchers in Canada. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 4:17:00 pm
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Depression - news item 15 of 49
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Depression affects more than 1 in 20 americans: cdc
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A new report from the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics shows that in any 2-week period, 5.4% of Americans 12 years of age or older experience depression, but only 29% report seeking treatment. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 4:02:18 pm
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Depression - news item 16 of 49
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New international consensus statement on bipolar depression
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A new international consensus statement on bipolar depression summarizes the most recent knowledge about this condition in children and adults, from epidemiology to treatment challenges and research design. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 3:30:52 pm
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Depression - news item 17 of 49
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Nonresonant ion trap
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Gilbert O. Brink A nonresonant ion trap, which allows the creation and containment of variously charged positive ions, has been designed and constructed. The ions are trapped in a potential depression produced by a high current electron flow. A preliminary model of the trap has been constructed and tested, and...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 3:13:18 pm
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Depression - news item 18 of 49
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Physical activity programs for persons with dementia
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The authors of this Cochrane review intended to find out whether physical activity programes maintain or improve cognition, function, behaviour, depression, and mortality compared to usual care in older persons with dementia. They conclude that there is insufficient evidence available to determine the effectiveness of this type of intervention. (Source:...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 10:52:35 am
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Depression - news item 19 of 49
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Efficacy of maintenance electroconvulsive therapy in recurrent depression: a naturalistic study.
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Page: 191DOI: 10.1097/YCT.0b013e3181608bf2Authors: Gupta, Susham MRCPsych *; Tobiansky, Rob FRCPsych +; Bassett, Paul MSc ++; Warner, James MD, MRCPsych * (Source: The Journal of ECT)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 10:34:48 am
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Depression - news item 20 of 49
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Alte biosciences files patent for new inflammatory bowel disease drugs - unique compositions of matter to treat gastrointestinal disorders
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Alte Bioscience, Inc., a development stage pharmaceutical company, is pleased to announce the filing of a provisional patent for a new class of drugs that may benefit patients with inflammatory bowel disease. This is the latest in a series of pharmaceutical inventions held by Alte Biosciences, adding to its portfolio...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 10:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 21 of 49
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C-section affects moms' response to baby
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Title: C-Section Affects Moms' Response to BabyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/5/2008Last Editorial Review: 9/5/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Depression General)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 7:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 22 of 49
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'street' drug use down, rx drug abuse rising: u.s. report
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Title: 'Street' Drug Use Down, Rx Drug Abuse Rising: U.S. ReportCategory: Health NewsCreated: 9/5/2008 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/5/2008 (Source: MedicineNet Depression General)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 7:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 23 of 49
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Family therapy with medication improves depression in bipolar teens
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In combination with medication, family-focused therapy appears to help curb depression symptoms in teens with bipolar disorder, according to a report released on September 1, 2008 in the Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Bipolar disorders are characterized by occasional periods of elevated mood, known as mania. (Source:...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 7:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 24 of 49
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Adolescents from certain races participating in religion may become more depressed
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One of the few studies to look at the effects of religious participation on the mental health of minorities suggests that for some of them, religion may actually be contributing to adolescent depression. Previous research has shown that teens who are active in religious services are depressed less often because...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 7:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 25 of 49
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Burn-induced oxidative stress is altered by a low zinc status: kinetic study in burned rats fed a low zinc diet.
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Burn-induced Oxidative Stress is Altered by a Low Zinc Status: Kinetic Study in Burned Rats Fed a Low Zinc Diet. Biol Trace Elem Res. 2008 Sep 5; Authors: Claeyssen R, Andriollo-Sanchez M, Arnaud J, Touvard L, Alonso A, Chancerelle Y, Roussel AM, Agay D As an initial subdeficient status of...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 4:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 26 of 49
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Determinants of pregnancy and postpartum depression: prospective influences of depressive symptoms, body image satisfaction, and exercise behavior.
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Determinants of Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression: Prospective Influences of Depressive Symptoms, Body Image Satisfaction, and Exercise Behavior. Ann Behav Med. 2008 Sep 5; Authors: Downs DS, Dinallo JM, Kirner TL BACKGROUND: Limited research has prospectively examined women's exercise and psychological health behaviors before, during, and after pregnancy. PURPOSE: The purpose...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 4:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 27 of 49
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Hypotonicity and peptide discharge from a single vesicle
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Neuroendocrine secretory vesicles discharge their cargo in response to a stimulus, but the nature of this event is poorly understood. We studied the release of the pituitary hormone prolactin by hypotonicity, because this hormone also contributes to osmoregulation. In perfused rat lactotrophs, hypotonicity resulted in a transient increase followed by...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 4:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 28 of 49
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Adolescent cannabis problems and young adult depression: male-female stratified propensity score analyses
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Cannabis use and depression are two of the most prevalent conditions worldwide. Adolescent cannabis use is linked to depression in many studies, but the effects of adolescent cannabis involvement on young adult depression remain unclear and may differ for males versus females. In this cohort study of youth from a...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 4:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 29 of 49
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[clinical & research news] depression-onset timing key after heart attack
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(Source: Psychiatr News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 4:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 30 of 49
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[clinical & research news] depression remission after ssri linked to gene variations
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(Source: Psychiatr News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 4:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 31 of 49
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[clinical & research news] brain stimulation helps in depression, but how?
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(Source: Psychiatr News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 4:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 32 of 49
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The impact of methadone or buprenorphine treatment and ongoing injection on highly active antiretroviral therapy (haart) adherence: evidence from the manif2000 cohort study
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Aims To date, no data exist assessing the impact of either methadone or buprenorphine on adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in the long term. This study was conducted in order to evaluate whether receiving take-home methadone and buprenorphine may ensure better adherence to HAART in individuals infected with...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 4:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 33 of 49
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Behavioral profiles of children with epilepsy: parent and teacher reports of emotional, behavioral, and educational concerns on the basc-2
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The Behavior Assessment Scale for Children - Second Edition (BASC-2) was administered to 108 parents and 37 teachers of children with epilepsy (mean age of 10.6 years; 51% female, 49% male). Results demonstrated high mean scores on the Atypicality, Attention Problems, Withdrawal, and Adaptive Skills scales and a high percentage...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 4:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 34 of 49
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Postpartum depression may mask bipolar disorder
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Many women diagnosed with postpartum depression may actually be suffering from bipolar disorder, study findings indicate. (Source: MedWire News - Consumer Health)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 12:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 35 of 49
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Better mindset won't heal heart
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Treating depression in patients who have suffered a heart attack does not lower the risk of future cardiovascular events, according to Dutch research. (Source: HealthcareRepublic GP News)
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Fri, 5 Sep 2008 12:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 36 of 49
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Montelukast not linked to suicide, depression
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A review of data from three randomized trials revealed no evidence that use of the allergy/asthma drug montelukast (Singular) increases the risk of depression or suicide, according to a report by the American Lung Association in the upcoming issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Reuters Health Information (...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 4 Sep 2008 3:06:05 pm
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Depression - news item 37 of 49
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Imaging alzheimer pathology in late-life depression with pet and pittsburgh compound-b.
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Page: 261DOI: 10.1097/WAD.0b013e31816c92bfAuthors: Butters, Meryl A. PhD *; Klunk, William E. MD, PhD * + ++; Mathis, Chester A. PhD ++ [S]; Price, Julie C. PhD ++ [//]; Ziolko, Scott K. BS ++; Hoge, Jessica A. BS ++; Tsopelas, Nicholas D. MD *; Lopresti, Brian J. BS ++; Reynolds, Charles F. III MD * + [P]; DeKosky, Steven T. MD, PhD * + [P]; Meltzer,...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 4 Sep 2008 10:06:56 am
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Depression - news item 38 of 49
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Biomedecon reports six times higher psychiatric medication costs among patients with ocd compared to patients with depression
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BioMedEcon Group, a leading provider of health economics and outcomes research, presented findings of a unique nine-year retrospective claims analysis that compared the per-patient, median healthcare costs of newly-diagnosed patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to matched patients with depression. The study, supported by Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc., was presented at the...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 4 Sep 2008 10:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 39 of 49
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Healthy minds across america features 48 public forums on mental health research, sept. 14
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People concerned about the toll that mental health disorders are taking on their families and communities will have a unique opportunity to hear from world-class experts on what is known to-date about the causes, symptoms and progression of such illnesses as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia and autism, and learn...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 4 Sep 2008 10:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 40 of 49
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Study: teen suicide spike was no fluke
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A troubling study in the September 3rd Journal of the American Medical Association raises new concerns about kids committing suicide in this country. After a one year spike in the number of suicides, doctors were hoping to see more normal numbers in the latest study, but they didn't. The number...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 4 Sep 2008 10:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 41 of 49
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Everyday plastic ingredient bpa damages brain cells and affects mood and memory
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Scientists in the US and Canada studying the effects of bisphenol-A (BPA), an ingredient of polycarbonate plastic used to make common everyday items for storing food and medicines, found it caused loss of connections between brain cells in primates and may lead to disruption in memory and learning as well...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 4 Sep 2008 10:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 42 of 49
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High incidence of mental disorders revealed in young offender institutions
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Adolescent girls in young offender institutions are particularly vulnerable to depression, a large-scale study led by Oxford University has shown. The researchers have found incidences of mental health problems in both boys and girls are many times greater in juvenile detention centres than in the general population. The high prevalence...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 4 Sep 2008 9:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 43 of 49
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Evaluation of quality of life and psychological response in cancer patients treated with radiotherapy
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Abstract Purpose The importance of the quality of life (QOL) and mental condition of patients being treated for cancer is now recognized. In this study, we evaluated QOL and mental condition in patients with cancer before and after radiotherapy. Materials and methods The subjects were 170 patients who had undergone radiotherapy. The...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 4 Sep 2008 8:12:14 am
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Depression - news item 44 of 49
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Neuropsychiatric symptoms three years after subthalamic dbs in pd patients
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Abstract Objective To evaluate neuropsychiatric symptoms in PD patients submitted to bilateral deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (DBS-STN) by comparison with a control group of PD patients not treated with DBS. Methods 25 consecutive PD patients bilaterally implanted for DBS of STN (DBS group) were compared to a...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 4 Sep 2008 8:09:36 am
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Depression - news item 45 of 49
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More evidence that bpa found in clear plastics impairs brain function
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Yale School of Medicine researchers reported that the chemical bisphenol-A (BPA), a building block for polycarbonate plastics found in common household items, causes the loss of connections between brain cells. This synaptic loss may cause memory/learning impairments and depression, according to study results published in the Proceedings of the National...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 4 Sep 2008 8:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 46 of 49
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Molecular detection of exercise-induced free radicals following ascorbate prophylaxis in type 1 diabetes mellitus: a randomised controlled trial
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Abstract Aims/hypothesis Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus are more susceptible than healthy individuals to exercise-induced oxidative stress and vascular endothelial dysfunction, which has important implications for the progression of disease. Thus, in the present study, we designed a randomised double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to test the original hypothesis that oral prophylaxis...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 4 Sep 2008 7:43:56 am
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Depression - news item 47 of 49
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A simple interview-format screening measure for disaster mental health: an instrument newly developed after the 1995 great hanshin earthquake in japan--the screening questionnaire for disaster mental health (sqd).
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Related Articles A simple interview-format screening measure for disaster mental health: an instrument newly developed after the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake in Japan--the Screening Questionnaire for Disaster Mental Health (SQD). Kobe J Med Sci. 2008;53(6):375-85 Authors: Fujii S, Kato H, Maeda K Psychological intervention after a large-scale disaster requires an...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 4 Sep 2008 7:03:14 am
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Depression - news item 48 of 49
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Seasonal mood swings examined using pet scans
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Examining brain scans taken at various times of the year, scientists have discovered that serotonin transporter activities, which help regulate the neurotransmitter seratonin, vary according to the season. According to the article, released on September 1, 2008 in Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals, this regular variance...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 4 Sep 2008 7:00:00 am
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Depression - news item 49 of 49
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Exercise helps with body image, depression in pregnancy
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Exercise can help expectant moms in mind as well as body. A new study suggests that women who stay active and are more positive about their changing shapes might protect themselves from depression both during and after pregnancy. "Our study supports the psychological benefits of exercise to improve body image...
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RSS Source: Med Worm - Depression Thu, 4 Sep 2008 7:00:00 am
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