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Aestus commences ATx08-001 phase 2 trial to evaluate efficacy of novel pain therapeutic

Aestus Therapeutics, Inc., announced today that it has initiated screening of patients for a clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of its novel pain therapeutic, ATx08-001. This placebo-controlled, two-dose level study will test the efficacy of ATx08-001 in reducing the pain following an outbreak of shingles.

23 Feb 2011

Biological pathways in PTSD revealed: Study

Up to 20% of the population exposed to a horror of a war, trauma or abuse may go on to develop post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD, as it is better known, is a debilitating psychiatric disorder marked by flashbacks and nightmares. Till date the biological basis for PTSD was unclear. But a new study offers clues about why some people rebound from horrific events while others relive them, and may lead to predictive tests and even treatments.

23 Feb 2011

Prevalence of bunions increases with age; More common in women

New research determined that an increase in the severity of hallux valgus, or bunion deformity, progressively reduced both general and foot-specific health related quality of life (HRQOL). Bunion deformity was found in 36% of the study population and occurred more frequently in women and older individuals.

23 Feb 2011

ISCTM 7th annual meeting to discuss drug development based on amyloid hypothesis of Alzheimer's disease

Continuing in their mission to promote advances in the development and use of CNS therapeutic agents, the International Society for CNS Clinical Trials and Methodology (ISCTM) met February 21, 2011 in Washington, D.C. to discuss one of the most important issues facing the field today.

23 Feb 2011

Brain reward center responds to good and bad experiences

The so-called reward center of the brain may need a new name, say scientists who have shown it responds to good and bad experiences. The finding, published in PLoS One, may help explain the "thrill" of thrill-seeking behavior or maybe just the thrill of surviving it, according to scientists at Georgia Health Sciences University and East China Normal University.

23 Feb 2011

USC School of Medicine professor to present keynote on prevention of SBS at Texas conference

On February 28th, Harvey Karp, MD, FAAP, Assistant Professor at the USC School of Medicine, will present the keynote address on the prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome at the 25th Annual Conference of Prevent Child Abuse Texas, in Dallas.

23 Feb 2011

Post-pregnancy excess weight linked to high BMI before pregnancy, parenting stress and sedentary lifestyle

Post-pregnancy excess weight is likely caused by the impact of new parenthood stress on physical activity, Georgia Health Sciences University researchers say.

23 Feb 2011

UCI study details benefits of physical activity, diet, relationships, fun and spirituality

Getting more exercise, spending time outdoors and helping others are among the activities that can be as effective as drugs or counseling in treating an array of mental illnesses, including depression and anxiety, according to a UC Irvine study.

23 Feb 2011

Study finds racial disparities among adolescents in receiving treatment for depression

Adolescence can herald the onset of major depression and the associated short- and long-term consequences including developmental and social impairment. Research that focuses on access to treatment for adolescents with depression can shine a bright light on the persistent disparities based on race and ethnicity.

23 Feb 2011

New study provides insight into brain activity of depressed women responding to crying infants

Mothers who are depressed respond differently to their crying babies than do non-depressed moms. In fact, their reaction, according to brain scans at the University of Oregon, is much more muted than the robust brain activity in non-depressed moms.

23 Feb 2011

CAMH introduces mobile research lab to study mental health, addictions in communities across Ontario

Today, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health launched Canada's first mobile research laboratory to study mental health and addictions in communities across Ontario.

23 Feb 2011

Forest Labs enters definitive merger agreement to acquire Clinical Data

Forest Laboratories, Inc. and Clinical Data, Inc. today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Forest will acquire Clinical Data, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development of first-in-class and best-in-category therapeutics, for $30.00 per share in cash plus contingent consideration of up to $6.00 per share that may be paid upon achievement of certain commercial milestones related to Viibryd.

22 Feb 2011

Noninvasive test to evaluate risk of ASD in infants

A computational physicist and a cognitive neuroscientist at Children's Hospital Boston have come up with the beginnings of a noninvasive test to evaluate an infant's autism risk.

22 Feb 2011

Newly published paper outlines how physicians practice habits can affect their ability to treat LGBT patients

Noting that a patient's level of comfort and trust significantly impacts the type of medical care provided and received, a newly published paper outlines ways that physicians can examine how their own beliefs and practice habits affect their ability to treat lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients.

22 Feb 2011

Research: Blood and hormone level in saliva can reveal burnout symptoms

Your blood and the level of a hormone in your spit could reveal if you're on the point of burnout, according to research undertaken by Dr. Sonia Lupien and Robert-Paul Juster of the Centre for Studies on Human Stress of Louis-H. Lafontaine Hospital and the University of Montreal.

22 Feb 2011

Desperate governors, state Legislatures seek ways to cut Medicaid costs

News outlets across the country are reporting that states are planning to trim Medicaid rolls and benefits. Some are especially focusing on nursing home costs.

22 Feb 2011

Energy drink induced psychosis in mentally ill

A new study that has appeared in the latest publication of the Medical Journal of Australia has shown that the mentally ill should avoid energy drinks as they may result in a trigger of psychosis.

21 Feb 2011

UMass Memorial Health Care selects MedCPU's Meaningful Use Advisor clinical decision support tool

MedCPU Inc., provider of real-time clinical decision support solutions, has been chosen by UMass Memorial Health Care in Worcester, Massachusetts to deliver its Meaningful Use AdvisorTM tool to assure compliance of UMass' physicians and hospitals with the Meaningful Use requirements and qualification for the attendant economic incentives.

21 Feb 2011

New study indicates that personality disturbances can be treated

A new study published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics by a group of Dutch investigators headed by Paul Emmelkamp indicates that also personality disturbances can be treated.

21 Feb 2011

Scientists present new data on role of treatment preferences in depression outcomes

This study demonstrates that patients' relative preference for medication versus psychotherapy should be considered when offering a treatment to depressed patients because receiving the preferred treatment conveys an additional and clinically relevant benefit in outcome.

21 Feb 2011

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Latest Mental Health News and Research

Aestus commences ATx08-001 phase 2 trial to evaluate efficacy of novel pain therapeutic

Biological pathways in PTSD revealed: Study

Prevalence of bunions increases with age; More common in women

ISCTM 7th annual meeting to discuss drug development based on amyloid hypothesis of Alzheimer's disease

Brain reward center responds to good and bad experiences

USC School of Medicine professor to present keynote on prevention of SBS at Texas conference

Post-pregnancy excess weight linked to high BMI before pregnancy, parenting stress and sedentary lifestyle

UCI study details benefits of physical activity, diet, relationships, fun and spirituality

Study finds racial disparities among adolescents in receiving treatment for depression

New study provides insight into brain activity of depressed women responding to crying infants

CAMH introduces mobile research lab to study mental health, addictions in communities across Ontario

Forest Labs enters definitive merger agreement to acquire Clinical Data

Noninvasive test to evaluate risk of ASD in infants

Newly published paper outlines how physicians practice habits can affect their ability to treat LGBT patients

Research: Blood and hormone level in saliva can reveal burnout symptoms

Desperate governors, state Legislatures seek ways to cut Medicaid costs

Energy drink induced psychosis in mentally ill

UMass Memorial Health Care selects MedCPU's Meaningful Use Advisor clinical decision support tool

New study indicates that personality disturbances can be treated

Scientists present new data on role of treatment preferences in depression outcomes

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