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Recall rates of mammography screening may be higher at hospitals

The rate at which women get called back for additional imaging after screening mammography may be higher at hospitals than at community office practices, mostly due to differences among the patients, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology. The findings highlight the limitations of recall rates as a quality measure for breast cancer screening, the researchers said.

24 Jul 2013

Researchers develop reliable way to use finger-stick blood sample to detect fibromyalgia syndrome

Researchers have developed a reliable way to use a finger-stick blood sample to detect fibromyalgia syndrome, a complicated pain disorder that often is difficult to diagnose.

24 Jul 2013

Fibromyalgia diagnosis: an interview with Dr. Bruce Gillis, CEO of EpicGenetics

Presently, it is a diagnosis of exclusion. Patients end up spending, according to what’s been published in the medical literature, as many as 3 - 5 years going from doctor to doctor seeking a diagnosis because they tend to have nonspecific symptoms of a subjective nature.

23 Jul 2013

Findings show oxytocin strengthens bad memories and increases fear, anxiety

It turns out the love hormone oxytocin is two-faced. Oxytocin has long been known as the warm, fuzzy hormone that promotes feelings of love, social bonding and well-being. It's even being tested as an anti-anxiety drug. But new Northwestern Medicine- research shows oxytocin also can cause emotional pain, an entirely new, darker identity for the hormone.

23 Jul 2013

Study: Young African American women who binge eat more likely to report suicide attempts

Is binge eating a tell-tale sign of suicidal thoughts? According to a new study of African American girls, by Dr. Rashelle Musci and colleagues from the Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University in the US, those who experience depressive and anxious symptoms are often dissatisfied with their bodies and more likely to display binge eating behaviors. These behaviors put them at higher risk for turning their emotions inward, in other words, displaying internalizing symptoms such as suicide.

23 Jul 2013

Health law implementation continues to trigger friction across party lines, and among Democrats

After a weekend of high-profile action related to the health law, news outlets note that polls indicate the it remains a divisive issue -- a point that was evident with this week's House vote to delay the employer and individual mandates, as well as Democrats' reactions to it.

20 Jul 2013

Cancer survivors twice as likely to experience severe menopausal symptoms

Cancer survivors were twice as likely to experience severe menopausal symptoms compared to women who have not had cancer, a new Australian study has found.

19 Jul 2013

Study: Ultrasound waves applied to specific areas of brain appear to alter patients' moods

University of Arizona researchers have found in a recent study that ultrasound waves applied to specific areas of the brain appear able to alter patients' moods. The discovery has led the scientists to conduct further investigations with the hope that this technique could one day be used to treat conditions such as depression and anxiety.

19 Jul 2013

New book examines links between violence against women and mental health

The book, written and supported by international leaders in mental health and women's issues, provides the first comprehensive overview on this crisis, examining the links between violence against women and mental health and the underlying causes, as well as the implications of these findings for mental health policies and programs.

18 Jul 2013

Research: Young adults who are more outgoing are happier in later life

Research from the University of Southampton has shown that young adults, who are more outgoing or more emotionally stable, are happier in later life than their more introverted or less emotionally stable peers.

18 Jul 2013

People at risk for Alzheimer's disease take steps to prevent dementia

People who found out they carried an uncommon genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease did not experience more anxiety, depression or distress than non-carriers, and were more active in efforts to reduce their risk of Alzheimer's disease - by exercising, eating a healthy diet and taking recommended vitamins and medications - report researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania today at the 2013 Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC).

17 Jul 2013

Vitamin and mineral supplements can enhance mental energy and well-being

Vitamin and mineral supplements can enhance mental energy and well-being not only for healthy adults but for those prone to anxiety and depression, according to a July 15 panel discussion at the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo- held at McCormick Place.

17 Jul 2013

Women who suffer early and severe trauma can improve psychological symptoms

A UCLA-led study of HIV-positive women who were sexually abused as children has found that the more severe their past trauma, the greater their improvement in an intervention program designed to ease their psychological suffering.

16 Jul 2013

OneHealth Solutions signs strategic alliance with New Directions Behavioral Health

OneHealth Solutions, Inc., the leading behavior change platform company improving health outcomes and the cost of care for patients, providers, payers and employers, has entered into a strategic alliance with New Directions Behavioral Health, one of the fastest growing behavioral health care companies in the nation, to expand services into eHealth, mHealth and social networking for its members.

16 Jul 2013

Health exchange countdown: Insurers, regulators test drive new plans, TV ads

News outlets report on how the health law's online health insurance marketplaces will work, the products that will be available through them and the efforts to enroll millions of uninsured or underinsured people.

16 Jul 2013

USC study shows missing brain protein may be responsible for severe over-worry and fear

A little bit of learned fear is a good thing, keeping us from making risky, stupid decisions or falling over and over again into the same trap. But new research from neuroscientists and molecular biologists at USC shows that a missing brain protein may be the culprit in cases of severe over-worry, where the fear perseveres even when there's nothing of which to be afraid.

16 Jul 2013

HIV-positive women who were sexually abused as children benefit from intervention program

16 Jul 2013

Assurex Health announces release of new psychiatric pharmacogenomic test panel

Assurex Health today announced the release of GeneSight Psychotropic 2.0, its lead psychiatric pharmacogenomic test panel. This latest GeneSight Psychotropic version has been updated to include four additional medications that now cover a total of 36 of the most commonly prescribed psychotropic medications in the US.

15 Jul 2013

Drexel University receives NIH grant to study medical marijuana use among LA young adults

Drexel University has received a grant for a five-year study of medical marijuana and its impact on drug use and physical and psychological health among young adults in Los Angeles. It is the first large-scale NIH project funded to directly investigate medical marijuana use among young adults aged 18 to 26.

15 Jul 2013

Study: Health professionals find difficult to provide support to children of mental illness patients

A study in Norway has found that health professionals caring for people with mental illness have difficulty providing follow-up services to the children of these patients. The law in the country has changed to mandate follow-up care for children, and health professionals believe it is a good thing, but struggle to overcome organisational and professional barriers.

12 Jul 2013

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Recall rates of mammography screening may be higher at hospitals

Researchers develop reliable way to use finger-stick blood sample to detect fibromyalgia syndrome

Fibromyalgia diagnosis: an interview with Dr. Bruce Gillis, CEO of EpicGenetics

Findings show oxytocin strengthens bad memories and increases fear, anxiety

Study: Young African American women who binge eat more likely to report suicide attempts

Health law implementation continues to trigger friction across party lines, and among Democrats

Cancer survivors twice as likely to experience severe menopausal symptoms

Study: Ultrasound waves applied to specific areas of brain appear to alter patients' moods

New book examines links between violence against women and mental health

Research: Young adults who are more outgoing are happier in later life

People at risk for Alzheimer's disease take steps to prevent dementia

Vitamin and mineral supplements can enhance mental energy and well-being

Women who suffer early and severe trauma can improve psychological symptoms

OneHealth Solutions signs strategic alliance with New Directions Behavioral Health

Health exchange countdown: Insurers, regulators test drive new plans, TV ads

USC study shows missing brain protein may be responsible for severe over-worry and fear

HIV-positive women who were sexually abused as children benefit from intervention program

Assurex Health announces release of new psychiatric pharmacogenomic test panel

Drexel University receives NIH grant to study medical marijuana use among LA young adults

Study: Health professionals find difficult to provide support to children of mental illness patients

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