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State Highlights: St. Jude lawsuits could change medical-device liability protection; Calif. weighs charity minimum for nonprofit hospitals

A raft of lawsuits filed Thursday against St. Jude Medical Inc. over an implanted heart device could challenge the broad liability protection that medical-device makers have enjoyed since a key Supreme Court ruling in 2008.

6 Apr 2013

Studies, search for genetic risk factors needed to predict individual's risk for traumatic brain injury

One of the most controversial topics in neurology today is the prevalence of serious permanent brain damage after traumatic brain injury. Long-term studies and a search for genetic risk factors are required in order to predict an individual's risk for serious permanent brain damage, according to a review article published by Sam Gandy, MD, PhD, from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in a special issue of Nature Reviews Neurology dedicated to TBI.

6 Apr 2013

Writing therapy is an evidence-based treatment for PTS, says study

This study demonstrates that writing therapy resulted in significant and substantial short-term reductions in post traumatic symptoms (PTS) and comorbid depressive symptoms.

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

New paper examines some suggested descriptions of mental pain

When we think of pain we generally think of something that is related to our body. But there is a devastating form of pain that is not frequently acknowledged and is a topic of a paper by Eliana Tossani (University of Bologna) in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics.

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

Controlled investigation tests how different treatments can be integrated in depression

This study demonstrates that starting with psychotherapy may be preferable in mildly and moderately depressed outpatients. For patients who receive either PDT or antidepressants, combined therapy after early nonresponse seems to be helpful. Nevertheless, this sequential strategy is not always preferred by patients.

5 Apr 2013

Longer looks: Embarrassing accolades; Mapping the brain; Physician pay

Medicine honors its heroes in many ways. But sometimes high accolades can turn out to be highly embarrassing. Consider the annual award for lifetime achievement in preventing and controlling sexual infections, given since 1972 by the American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association.

5 Apr 2013

Dermatology researcher secures federal grant to explore psoriasis

A dermatology researcher at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has secured a five-year, $1.9 million federal grant to explore whether a specific molecule may play a pivotal role in the development and progression of psoriasis.

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: Altering brain activity with laser light eliminates addictive behavior in rats

By stimulating one part of the brain with laser light, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center at UC San Francisco (UCSF) have shown that they can wipe away addictive behavior in rats - or conversely turn non-addicted rats into compulsive cocaine seekers.

4 Apr 2013

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

State Highlights: St. Jude lawsuits could change medical-device liability protection; Calif. weighs charity minimum for nonprofit hospitals

Studies, search for genetic risk factors needed to predict individual's risk for traumatic brain injury

Writing therapy is an evidence-based treatment for PTS, says study

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

New paper examines some suggested descriptions of mental pain

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

Controlled investigation tests how different treatments can be integrated in depression

Longer looks: Embarrassing accolades; Mapping the brain; Physician pay

Dermatology researcher secures federal grant to explore psoriasis

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: Altering brain activity with laser light eliminates addictive behavior in rats

Marital satisfaction predicts weight gain

Schizophrenia patients experiencing relapse are more likely to develop UTIs

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

Ohio State University to host national summit to promote health and wellness of students

Reformulated version of anti-HIV gel safe for HIV-negative men and women

Researchers confirm effectiveness of spray that improves dry mouth

Article describes Brain Activity Mapping could bring new understanding of how brain works

Research finds links between cannabis and mental illness

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