Anxiety News and Research

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Otsuka receives FDA approval for ABILIFY MAINTENA to treat schizophrenia

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Otsuka) and H. Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck) announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ABILIFY MAINTENA (aripiprazole) for extended- release injectable suspension, an intramuscular (IM) depot formulation indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia.

1 Mar 2013

Telehealth enthusiasm dampened

A home-based telehealth system being pushed by the UK Government does not benefit patients with long-term conditions in terms of their quality of life or psychologic wellbeing, research has shown.

28 Feb 2013

Researchers to conduct review of previous studies on health and safety lessons in classrooms

A team of researchers are to examine whether learning about injury prevention in school really can help to prevent a distressing trip to the A&E department for children and their parents.

27 Feb 2013

Study shows slow-growing babies reach normal weights by early teens

New parents are pleased when their baby gains weight as expected, but if the rate of weight gain is slow parents can become worried and concerned about their child's future size.

27 Feb 2013

Protective services workers more likely to develop psychiatric disorder after traumatic events

Police, firefighters and other protective services workers who are repeatedly exposed to traumatic events and are new to their profession are at greater risk of developing a psychiatric disorder, according to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

26 Feb 2013

Trends in patient worry and risk-reducing behaviors in women undergoing breast cancer treatment

Women who have had the lymph nodes under their arm surgically removed during breast cancer treatment are warned to avoid certain practices that can cause lymphedema-a condition that causes chronic, painless swelling in the arm.

26 Feb 2013

COPD benzodiazepine warning

Canadian researchers have found that benzodiazepines are frequently prescribed for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), despite their known association with adverse respiratory outcomes.

26 Feb 2013

Ill health more likely to be responsible for retirement in regional areas than in cities

Men and women of working age, living in regional areas are more likely to be fully retired because of ill health than their city counterparts, University of Sydney research shows.

26 Feb 2013

Complementary medicine risks: an interview with Dr Andrew Boyden, NPS MedicineWise

Complementary medicines include products containing herbs, vitamins, minerals, nutritional supplements, homoeopathic medicines, certain aromatherapy products and traditional Chinese medicines. For this reason they are also called herbal, natural or alternative medicines.

26 Feb 2013

One in three ventilated people with ALI shows substantial PTSD symptoms

One in three people who survived stays in an intensive care unit (ICU) and required use of a mechanical ventilator showed substantial post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms that lasted for up to two years, according to a new Johns Hopkins study of patients with acute lung injury.

26 Feb 2013

Study explores effects of mindfulness and integrated self-knowledge in treating heart disease

With heart disease one of the world's very biggest killers, new approaches to prevention and treatment are always welcome. In fact, most heart disease can be prevented by changes in people's behaviour and attitudes. The same holds true for the effective treatment of those who have already developed the disease.

26 Feb 2013

Mental health risk increased in children with atopic dermatitis

Results from a US study suggest that children with atopic dermatitis (AD) are at significantly increased risk for mental health disorders.

25 Feb 2013

Harmful effects of stress may be key to managing chronic pain

For chronic pain sufferers, such as people who develop back pain after a car accident, avoiding the harmful effects of stress may be key to managing their condition.

25 Feb 2013

Exposure to bullying during childhood increases risk of psychiatric disorders in adulthood

A new study shows that children who are exposed to bullying during childhood are at increased risk of psychiatric disorders in adulthood, regardless of whether they are victims or perpetrators.

22 Feb 2013

Scopolamine can help boost effectiveness of exposure therapy for anxiety disorders

The drug scopolamine has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including nausea and motion sickness. A new study by UCLA life scientists suggests that it may also be useful in treating anxiety disorders.

22 Feb 2013

Physiotherapy aids defecation in constipated children

Physiotherapy may be an effective complementary therapy to laxatives for treating constipation in children, research indicates.

20 Feb 2013

Medical nutrition therapy can play an important role in acne treatment

A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has determined that there is increasing evidence of a connection between diet and acne, particularly from high glycemic load diets and dairy products, and that medical nutrition therapy (MNT) can play an important role in acne treatment.

20 Feb 2013

Physicians do not talk to patients about psychosocial impact and long-term risks of ICDs

New research at Saint Louis University shows physicians do not talk to patients about the psychosocial impact and long-term risks of implanting cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) to treat irregular heart rhythms, leaving them misinformed about how the device may affect quality of life.

20 Feb 2013

Study establishes possible link between high-fat diets and ADHD, learning disabilities

A University of Illinois study has established a possible link between high-fat diets and such childhood brain-based conditions as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and memory-dependent learning disabilities.

19 Feb 2013

Study investigates whether music therapy reduces stress in cancer patients

A Saint Louis University Cancer Center pilot study is investigating whether music affects the health of cancer patients by soothing them and making them less anxious.

19 Feb 2013

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Otsuka receives FDA approval for ABILIFY MAINTENA to treat schizophrenia

Telehealth enthusiasm dampened

Researchers to conduct review of previous studies on health and safety lessons in classrooms

Study shows slow-growing babies reach normal weights by early teens

Protective services workers more likely to develop psychiatric disorder after traumatic events

Trends in patient worry and risk-reducing behaviors in women undergoing breast cancer treatment

COPD benzodiazepine warning

Ill health more likely to be responsible for retirement in regional areas than in cities

Complementary medicine risks: an interview with Dr Andrew Boyden, NPS MedicineWise

One in three ventilated people with ALI shows substantial PTSD symptoms

Study explores effects of mindfulness and integrated self-knowledge in treating heart disease

Mental health risk increased in children with atopic dermatitis

Harmful effects of stress may be key to managing chronic pain

Exposure to bullying during childhood increases risk of psychiatric disorders in adulthood

Scopolamine can help boost effectiveness of exposure therapy for anxiety disorders

Physiotherapy aids defecation in constipated children

Medical nutrition therapy can play an important role in acne treatment

Physicians do not talk to patients about psychosocial impact and long-term risks of ICDs

Study establishes possible link between high-fat diets and ADHD, learning disabilities

Study investigates whether music therapy reduces stress in cancer patients

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