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Antibiotic drug minocycline yields modest improvements in children with fragile X syndrome

The antibiotic drug minocycline yields "modest" but meaningful improvements in functioning and mood for children with fragile X syndrome (FXS), reports a study in the April Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, the official journal of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.

9 Apr 2013

Pros and cons of new screening technologies for breast cancer

Although mammography, the gold standard of breast cancer screening, reduces breast cancer mortality, it has important limitations. Critics point to reduced sensitivity for women with dense breasts, a high rate of false positives leading to excessive biopsies, and concerns about long-term effects of repeated radiation.

8 Apr 2013

ACMG supports use of non-invasive prenatal screening in women with singleton pregnancies

The American College of Medical Genetics issued a position statement to support the use of non-invasive prenatal screening in women with singleton pregnancies.

8 Apr 2013

Review: Impact of TBI on sexuality and importance of rehabilitation strategies

Each year more than three million Americans are living with traumatic brain injury (TBI), a condition that is associated with physical, cognitive, and emotional problems that often affect their sexuality, and subsequently their marital stability, identity, and self-esteem.

7 Apr 2013

FMT treatment improves symptoms in pediatric patients with active ulcerative colitis

A Spectrum Health clinical trial has found that fecal microbial transplantation (FMT) has resulted in the improvement or absence of symptoms in most pediatric patients with active ulcerative colitis.

7 Apr 2013

Liver transplants worth risk for people who have genetic liver conditions, study finds

Patients faced with the diagnosis of a life-threatening liver disease have to consider the seriousness of having a liver transplant, which can be a definitive cure for many acquired and genetic liver diseases.

6 Apr 2013

Study: Robotic companions can reduce feelings of pain, emotional anxiety among pediatric patients

Pet therapy can help patients cope with the pain, stress, and emotional effects of a serious illness, but access to a companion animal is not always possible. Robotic animals may offer the same benefits, as explored in a fascinating study presented in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, a peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

5 Apr 2013

Animal robots for dementia treatment: an interview with Professor Wendy Moyle, Griffith University

A robotic cat was first trialled in the US in early 2004 as a companion pet for people with dementia. A number of nursing homes have either ‘toy’ or robotic animals that they use as entertainment for older residents as well as people with dementia.

5 Apr 2013

Study sheds light on role of group therapy for medically unexplained symptoms

Compared to pure general practitioners training, collaborative group intervention achieved a progressive, clinically meaningful improvement in mental but not physical patients' quality of life. This result could bridge gaps between general practice and mental health care.

5 Apr 2013

Research: Specific gene action during exposure to adolescent trauma is critical for development of PTSD

Research led by Ya-Ping Tang, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Cell Biology and Anatomy at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, has found that the action of a specific gene occurring during exposure to adolescent trauma is critical for the development of adult-onset Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD.)

4 Apr 2013

Study shows smoking and depression in adolescent girls have negative impact on bone mineral density

First-Time Study Shows Smoking and Depression in Adolescents have Negative Impact on Bone Mineral Density, say Investigators in the Journal of Adolescent Health

4 Apr 2013

Study explores views, beliefs about triggers of Meniere's disease symptoms

A report in one of the last issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics addresses the physical and psychological triggers for attacks in Meniere's disease.

4 Apr 2013

GWCI receives support from Susan G. Komen for the Cure to care for D.C.-area breast cancer survivors

The GW Cancer Institute is in its second year of funding from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure to help increase the quality of survivorship care for D.C.-area breast cancer survivors.

4 Apr 2013

Researchers confirm effectiveness of spray that improves dry mouth

Researchers from the universities of Granada and Murcia have confirmed the effectiveness of a spray containing 1% malic acid, which greatly improves xerostomy, or dry mouth, caused by anti-depressant drugs.

4 Apr 2013

Research finds links between cannabis and mental illness

People with mental illnesses are more than seven times more likely to use cannabis weekly compared to people without a mental illness, according to researchers from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) who studied U.S. data.

3 Apr 2013

UAB School of Nursing offers health care services in rural communities

"If individuals, families, and communities don't have access, then they don't have the opportunity for a better life," asserts University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing Dean Doreen C. Harper, PhD, RN, FAAN.

3 Apr 2013

New study suggests targeting mental defeat feelings could prevent severe depression

A new study of Hong Kong chronic pain patients suggests that targeting feelings of mental defeat could prevent severe depression, anxiety and interference with daily activities.

3 Apr 2013

Emergency room providers need to ask suicidal patients about access to firearms: Study

Although guns are used in over half of all American suicides, a new study shows that many emergency room doctors and nurses do not routinely ask suicidal patients about their access to firearms.

2 Apr 2013

Study: Cognitive dysfunction in patients who undergo CABG surgery disappears within 8 weeks

The cognitive dysfunction observed in patients who undergo coronary artery bypass grafting surgery usually disappears within 8 weeks following surgery, according to a study published in the April 2013 issue of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

1 Apr 2013

Study predicts 30% premium increase for some Californians who buy their own insurance

The increases, prompted by the federal health law, will be offset for many people by new federal tax subsidies, the report suggests.

30 Mar 2013

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Antibiotic drug minocycline yields modest improvements in children with fragile X syndrome

Pros and cons of new screening technologies for breast cancer

ACMG supports use of non-invasive prenatal screening in women with singleton pregnancies

Review: Impact of TBI on sexuality and importance of rehabilitation strategies

FMT treatment improves symptoms in pediatric patients with active ulcerative colitis

Liver transplants worth risk for people who have genetic liver conditions, study finds

Study: Robotic companions can reduce feelings of pain, emotional anxiety among pediatric patients

Animal robots for dementia treatment: an interview with Professor Wendy Moyle, Griffith University

Study sheds light on role of group therapy for medically unexplained symptoms

Research: Specific gene action during exposure to adolescent trauma is critical for development of PTSD

Study shows smoking and depression in adolescent girls have negative impact on bone mineral density

Study explores views, beliefs about triggers of Meniere's disease symptoms

GWCI receives support from Susan G. Komen for the Cure to care for D.C.-area breast cancer survivors

Researchers confirm effectiveness of spray that improves dry mouth

Research finds links between cannabis and mental illness

UAB School of Nursing offers health care services in rural communities

New study suggests targeting mental defeat feelings could prevent severe depression

Emergency room providers need to ask suicidal patients about access to firearms: Study

Study: Cognitive dysfunction in patients who undergo CABG surgery disappears within 8 weeks

Study predicts 30% premium increase for some Californians who buy their own insurance

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