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Social isolation could increase risk of death, hospitalizations for heart failure patients

Patients with heart failure who felt socially isolated were much more likely to die or be hospitalized than more socially connected patients, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

23 May 2018

Compassion meditation training may increase brain’s resilience to suffering of other people

It can be distressing to witness the pain of family, friends or even strangers going through a hard time. But what if, just like strengthening a muscle or learning a new hobby, we could train ourselves to be more compassionate and calm in the face of others' suffering?

23 May 2018

Study finds no link between surveillance intensity and detection of recurrence or survival in CRC patients

A national retrospective study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found no association between intensity of post-treatment surveillance and detection of recurrence or overall survival in patients with stage I, II or III colorectal cancer.

23 May 2018

Researchers discover unexpected chemosensor pathway for predator odor-evoked innate fear behaviors

Innate fear is an essential emotion for animals to avoid danger in a severe natural environment. Rodents kept in a laboratory also show instinctive fear behavior against the smell of predators such as foxes, cats or snakes despite having never seen them.

22 May 2018

UCI research team uncovers new unexpected mode of neurotransmitter-based communication

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine have discovered the first example of a novel mode of neurotransmitter-based communication.

22 May 2018

Novel drug prevents memory impairment in mice exposed to simulated deep space radiation

Planning a trip to Mars? You'll want to remember your anti-radiation pills. NASA and private space companies like SpaceX plan to send humans to the red planet within the next 15 years--but among the major challenges facing future crewed space missions is how to protect astronauts from the dangerous cosmic radiation of deep space.

22 May 2018

Mindfulness-based Stress Management Course for cancer survivors

Cancer, like so many other overwhelming or life-altering situations, can really stick with a person. For many, the end of treatment is met with a flood of emotions that can make it difficult to get back to normal life.

18 May 2018

FDA OKs first non-opioid drug for adults with opioid withdrawal symptoms

The United States Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), in a statement this week, approved a new drug Lucemyra (lofexidine hydrochloride) for the treatment and alleviation of opioid symptom withdrawal symptoms in adults in whom the drugs have been withdrawn abruptly.

17 May 2018

Pfizer announces Phase 3 study results of LYRICA Oral Solution CV for pediatric epilepsy patients

Pfizer Inc. announced today positive top-line results of a Phase 3 study examining the use of LYRICA® Oral Solution CV as adjunctive therapy for partial onset seizures in pediatric epilepsy patients one month to less than four years of age.

17 May 2018

FDA approves new treatment to mitigate opioid withdrawal symptoms in adults

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Lucemyra (lofexidine hydrochloride) for the mitigation of withdrawal symptoms to facilitate abrupt discontinuation of opioids in adults.

17 May 2018

MDMA appears to help in treating PTSD patients

When lasting trauma is caused by callous acts of violence, the key to recovery can be making meaning out of meaninglessness.

16 May 2018

Survey reveals persistent challenges faced by LGBTQ teenagers

A survey of LGBTQ teenagers across the nation reveals in detail the persistent challenges many of them face going about their daily lives at home, at school, and in their communities.

16 May 2018

National trial shows how high-tech strategies may change the field of mental health

A national research trial initiated by UT Southwestern in 2012 is generating the first set of results this year that provides an early glimpse into how such high-tech strategies may change the field of mental health.

16 May 2018

Researchers identify technology to prevent false positives in CT-based lung cancer screening

A team of researchers including investigators from Mayo Clinic has identified a technology to address the problem of false positives in CT-based lung cancer screening. The team's findings are published in the current issue of PLOS One.

16 May 2018

Acupuncture does not increase the chance of IVF success find researchers

According to latest research, acupuncture does not increase the chances of success with in vitro fertilization (IVF). It is a latest trend among many IVF clinics – providing acupuncture as an additional treatment along with IVF for increasing chances of success.

16 May 2018

Mood disturbances and depression linked to disrupted sleep routines finds study

According to a new study, people who routinely had a disrupted night’s sleep had an altered 24 hour cycle were more at risk of getting mood disorders, depression, bipolar disease. They score low on happiness and feel more lonely say researchers. This study, explain researchers, is vital in understanding the balance between rest and activity. The study appeared in the latest issue of the journal Lancet Psychiatry.

16 May 2018

Study lays foundation for treating drug, alcohol addicts with noninvasive brain stimulation

In a study investigating the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation for drug addiction, researchers at Medical University of South Carolina are the first to demonstrate that the noninvasive brain stimulation technique can dampen brain activity in response to drug cues in chronic alcohol users and chronic cocaine users.

15 May 2018

Gun safety programs do not reduce likelihood of children using firearms, study finds

Children who participate in gun safety programs often ignore what they learned when encountering a real firearm, according to a Rutgers School of Nursing study.

15 May 2018

Depression and anxiety strongly linked with autoimmune thyroiditis, shows study

There is a strong link between depression and anxiety disorders and autoimmune thyroiditis, a chronic thyroid condition affecting approximately 10 percent of the population. Scientists at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg have now proven that special treatment could help many sufferers, especially women.

15 May 2018

Perspectives of patients and caregivers on care transitions

In the transition from hospital to home, patients and caregivers seek clear accountability, continuity, and caring attitudes across the care continuum.

15 May 2018

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Social isolation could increase risk of death, hospitalizations for heart failure patients

Compassion meditation training may increase brain’s resilience to suffering of other people

Study finds no link between surveillance intensity and detection of recurrence or survival in CRC patients

Researchers discover unexpected chemosensor pathway for predator odor-evoked innate fear behaviors

UCI research team uncovers new unexpected mode of neurotransmitter-based communication

Novel drug prevents memory impairment in mice exposed to simulated deep space radiation

Mindfulness-based Stress Management Course for cancer survivors

FDA OKs first non-opioid drug for adults with opioid withdrawal symptoms

Pfizer announces Phase 3 study results of LYRICA Oral Solution CV for pediatric epilepsy patients

FDA approves new treatment to mitigate opioid withdrawal symptoms in adults

MDMA appears to help in treating PTSD patients

Survey reveals persistent challenges faced by LGBTQ teenagers

National trial shows how high-tech strategies may change the field of mental health

Researchers identify technology to prevent false positives in CT-based lung cancer screening

Acupuncture does not increase the chance of IVF success find researchers

Mood disturbances and depression linked to disrupted sleep routines finds study

Study lays foundation for treating drug, alcohol addicts with noninvasive brain stimulation

Gun safety programs do not reduce likelihood of children using firearms, study finds

Depression and anxiety strongly linked with autoimmune thyroiditis, shows study

Perspectives of patients and caregivers on care transitions

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