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Prevalence of heart failure is higher in patients with COPD, finds study

As if increased risks of high blood pressure, respiratory infections, lung cancer and even depression weren't enough, researchers say patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have another complication to worry about: heart failure.

19 May 2014

Study shows rise in hospital admissions for CVD during Greek financial crisis

Hospital admissions for cardiovascular diseases increased during the Greek financial crisis, according to two studies from Athens. The research was presented today at the Heart Failure Congress 2014, held 17-20 May in Athens, Greece.

19 May 2014

First Edition: May 16, 2014

Today's headlines include reports about the Indiana governor's alternative plan to expand Medicaid. Kaiser Health News staff writer Sarah Varney, working in collaboration with PBS Newshour, reports: "Men and women involved in the criminal justice system are more likely to be sicker than the general population, with higher rates of diabetes, hypertension, depression, mood disorders and alcohol and drug addiction.

16 May 2014

Meditation training may help reduce stress disorders among US military personnel

Researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Naval Health Research Center have found that mindfulness training - a combination of meditation and body awareness exercises - can help U.S. Marine Corps personnel prepare for and recover from stressful combat situations.

16 May 2014

Key to being a better parent is literally all in your head

Good news for Dads: Harvard researchers say the key to being a better parent is - literally - all in your head.

15 May 2014

CarePond launches free, secure online community for informal caregivers

CarePond, Inc. today launched its new website CarePond.com – the first free and secure online community for informal caregivers – any spouse, partner, family member, friend, or neighbor taking care of an aging, ill, or disabled loved one.

15 May 2014

Study: Lorazepam drug not effective in treating pediatric status epilepticus

A National Institutes of Health-sponsored study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that lorazepam - a widely used but not yet Food and Drug Administration approved drug for children - is no more effective than an approved benzodiazepine, diazepam, for treating pediatric status epilepticus.

15 May 2014

Depression is the leading cause of illness in adolescents, shows WHO's report

WHO's "Health for the world's adolescents" report reveals that depression is the predominant cause of illness and disability for both boys and girls aged 10 to 19 years.

15 May 2014

Global scientists to discuss latest findings on diagnosis, causes and treatments of ASD

The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR), a scientific and professional organization devoted to advancing knowledge about autism spectrum disorders, convened more than 1700 researchers, delegates, autism specialists and students from 40 countries for the 13th Annual International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR), the world's largest scientific gathering on autism research, from May 15 through May 17 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GA.

15 May 2014

Anti-depressants could slow onset of Alzheimer's disease

A University of Pennsylvania researcher has discovered that the common selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) citalopram arrested the growth of amyloid beta, a peptide in the brain that clusters in plaques that are thought to trigger the development of Alzheimer's disease (AD).

15 May 2014

Antipsychotic use linked to reduced patient violence

Prescribing antipsychotics may reduce psychiatric patients’ propensity to commit violent crime, a study in The Lancet suggests.

14 May 2014

Two new Manchester research centres aim at improving lives of people with arthritis

Two major new research centres at The University of Manchester aimed at improving the lives of people with arthritis are to be officially launched on May 19.

14 May 2014

Interactive multimedia computer program fails to increase colorectal cancer screening rates

Colorectal cancer screening saves lives, but too few people get tested. In an effort to increase these numbers,researchers from UC Davis and elsewhere investigated whether an individualized interactive multimedia computer program (IMCP) would spur patients to get screened.

14 May 2014

Several medications can help people with alcohol use disorders quit drinking

Several medications can help people with alcohol use disorders maintain abstinence or reduce drinking, according to research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

14 May 2014

Vitamin B12 shot does not boost energy, metabolism, says study

Feeling sluggish? Gaining weight? What you need is a shot in the arm, claim advertisers for trendy vitamin B12 injections.

14 May 2014

Questionnaire to assess risk factors for OCD may help determine risk of depression, anxiety

A shortened version of a questionnaire used by psychologists to assess risk factors for obsessive-compulsive disorder also may help determine the risk of depression and anxiety, according to a Baylor University study.

14 May 2014

Study: Katrina and Rita hurricanes may be responsible for stillbirths in worst hit areas

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita may be responsible for up to half of the stillbirths in the areas hardest hit by the storms, according to a new study co-authored by Ian Breunig, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research (PHSR) and the Center for Innovative Pharmacy Solutions in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science (PPS) at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.

13 May 2014

Simple paper test quickly identifies teenagers suffering from depression

A few minutes spent filling out a widely accepted mental health assessment in a health care provider's waiting room could make a big difference for some teenagers suffering from depression, according to new study from a nursing researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington.

13 May 2014

Navy asks Rice synthetic biologist to tweak gut bacteria for mood, weight control

The motto "no guts, no glory" may need rewriting if Rice University synthetic biologist Jeff Tabor succeeds in his quest to help the Navy create an edible probiotic bacterium that can help protect sailors and marines from obesity and depression.

13 May 2014

People with mental health conditions more likely to use nicotine-delivery devices, says study

Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report that people living with depression, anxiety or other mental health conditions are twice as likely to have tried e-cigarettes and three times as likely to be current users of the controversial battery-powered nicotine-delivery devices, as people without mental health disorders.

13 May 2014

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Prevalence of heart failure is higher in patients with COPD, finds study

Study shows rise in hospital admissions for CVD during Greek financial crisis

First Edition: May 16, 2014

Meditation training may help reduce stress disorders among US military personnel

Key to being a better parent is literally all in your head

CarePond launches free, secure online community for informal caregivers

Study: Lorazepam drug not effective in treating pediatric status epilepticus

Depression is the leading cause of illness in adolescents, shows WHO's report

Global scientists to discuss latest findings on diagnosis, causes and treatments of ASD

Anti-depressants could slow onset of Alzheimer's disease

Antipsychotic use linked to reduced patient violence

Two new Manchester research centres aim at improving lives of people with arthritis

Interactive multimedia computer program fails to increase colorectal cancer screening rates

Several medications can help people with alcohol use disorders quit drinking

Vitamin B12 shot does not boost energy, metabolism, says study

Questionnaire to assess risk factors for OCD may help determine risk of depression, anxiety

Study: Katrina and Rita hurricanes may be responsible for stillbirths in worst hit areas

Simple paper test quickly identifies teenagers suffering from depression

Navy asks Rice synthetic biologist to tweak gut bacteria for mood, weight control

People with mental health conditions more likely to use nicotine-delivery devices, says study

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