Childhood trauma is a potent risk factor for development of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), according to a study by researchers at Emory University School of Medicine and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study is published in the Jan. 5, 2009Archives of General Psychiatry.
Results of the study confirm Read the rest of this entry »
The use of low-cost, generic diuretics to treat high blood pressure did not increase significantly following a 2002 study that found the drugs were more effective at treating hypertension than newer drugs that were up to 20 times more expensive, the New York Times reports. The Read the rest of this entry »
NHS and MOD collaborate to provide mental health care closer to home. A Somerset mental health Trust is one of only seven organisations selected by the Ministry of Defence to support members of the armed services affected by mental ill health.
In an announcement made Kevan Jones MP, the Under Secretary of State for Defence and Minister for Veterans, named Somerset Partnership NHS Read the rest of this entry »
For hemodialysis patients, undergoing dialysis for eight hours overnight, three times weekly, reduces the risk of death by nearly 80 percent, compared to conventional, four-hour dialysis, according to research presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s 41st Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In a study led by Ercan Ok, MD, Read the rest of this entry »
Contact with nature has long been suspected to increase positive feelings, reduce stress, and provide distraction from the pain associated with recovery from surgery. Now, research has confirmed the beneficial effects of plants and flowers for patients recovering from abdominal surgery.
A recent study by Seong-Hyun Park and Richard H. Mattson, researchers from the Department of Horticulture, Read the rest of this entry »
Men’s Health News
On almost a weekly basis the media reveals, often in excruciating detail, that some male sport star, politician or personality, somewhere, has abused, sexually or in another way, a girlfriend or a woman they have come into contact with.
The trend is a worrying one but a new study from the United States may shed some light on why some men behave in this manner.
The study by researchers from the University of California examined the lives of boys who commit Read the rest of this entry »
We are all familiar with the question - "Are you a man or a mouse?" What if the answer is "a little of both"? Because of the power of molecular genetics research in animals and the maturation of animal models, the path to identifying genes involved in particular types of behavior, such as fear, is much clearer in animals than in humans. There is new evidence that Read the rest of this entry »
The law firm of Izard Nobel LLP, which has significant experience representing investors in prosecuting claims of securities fraud, announces that a lawsuit seeking class action status has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on behalf of those who purchased Biovail Corporation ("Biovail" or the "Company") (NYSE: BVF) between Read the rest of this entry »
The herbal medicine St. John’s wort appears to work just as well as some prescribed antidepressants for treating patients with major depression, a new review finds. Buy generic acomplia However, patients in German-speaking countries might experience the best benefits.
While there is public interest in the United States about whether Read the rest of this entry »
Thirty seven medical experts in psychiatry from across the
world have called on the medical community to take urgent action to optimize
services for people with a diagnosis of severe mental illness such as
schizophrenia or bipolar disorder(i).
Professor W. Wolfgang Fleischhacker, principal author of
Comorbid Somatic Illnesses in Patients with Severe Mental Disorders:
Clinical, Policy, and Research Challenges which was published in the Journal
of Clinical Read the rest of this entry »
Coloplast announced today the first U.S. patient training with its new Titan® inflatable penile prosthesis with One-Touch Release (OTR) pump for men with erectile dysfunction who do not respond to traditional ED drug therapy.
"Coloplast is excited to launch the first true one-touch release penile implant that is designed for ease of patient training," said Jan Rolin Frederiksen, President, Read the rest of this entry »
Men’s Health News
African health workers performing male circumcision in an effort to curb the spread of HIV need better tools and more training to avoid high rates of complications, according to a World Health Organization study published Monday in the WHO Bulletin, Reuters Health reports.
The authors Read the rest of this entry »
Boys may be more apt than girls to have childhood asthma, but, when compared to girls, they are also more likely to grow out of it in adolescence and have a decreased incidence of asthma in the post-pubertal years. This indicates that there may be a buried mechanism in asthma development, according to a prospective study that analyzed airway responsiveness (AR) in more than 1,000 children with mild to moderate asthma over a period of Read the rest of this entry »
Those who drink in excess of the U.S. Dietary Guidelines (i.e., men who usually drink more than two drinks per day or women who usually drink more than one drink per day) or those who binge drink are at increased risk for the metabolic syndrome, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Read the rest of this entry »
Sexual abuse in childhood increases the risk of suicide in men by up to ten times, say researchers from the University of Bath. A recent study of Australian men has found that those who were sexually abused as children are more likely than women to contemplate taking their own lives.
Whilst gender and mental health problems are the most important risk factors for contemplating suicide, it is increasingly acknowledged that traumatic experiences such as childhood Read the rest of this entry »
Though effective treatments are available for individuals suffering from chronic depression and anxiety, very little is known about how often these treatments are used or how prevalent these conditions are among the nation’s general population.
But in a first-of-its-kind study, UCLA researchers have developed estimates for both the prevalence of chronic psychiatric illness in the general population and Read the rest of this entry »
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ: TEVA) today announced results of a study in which Azilect® (rasagiline tablets) demonstrated selective MAO - B inhibition at the approved dose of 1mg. Non selective MAO inhibitors may have some contra indications with certain foods and drugs. These limitations are not associated with selective MAO inhibitors and therefore they can be broadly prescribed.
Based on these positive Read the rest of this entry »
CNS Response, Inc.
(OTCBB: CNSO) reported the results of a study by the Center for
Health Economics, Epidemiology, and Science Policy at United
BioSource Corporation, a global pharmacoeconomic research firm and
one of the most experienced firms providing evidence-based review of
innovative healthcare technologies.
The study, entitled "Comparing Levels of Evidence for Treatment of
Treatment-Resistant Depression with Referenced-EEG(R) to Current
Practice," Read the rest of this entry »
In conjunction with Home Indoor Air Quality Month, the North Dakota
Department of Health is cautioning residents about the dangers of mold in homes and other
buildings. Concerns about mold growth should be addressed quickly in order to prevent illness,
according to State Health Officer Terry Dwelle, M.D.
Governor John Hoeven has Read the rest of this entry »
Despite anxiety and stress being
one of today’s most common disorders, it is regularly under diagnosed by
medical professionals.
Most of us experience occasional feelings of anxiety — muscle tension,
headache, Read the rest of this entry »
The credit crunch is taking a dramatic toll on the nation’s health, diet and fitness and is putting us at risk of a blood pressure ‘ticking time bomb,’ warns UK charity the Blood Pressure Association.
Almost 29 million people in the UK - that’s nearly two-thirds of the nation - feel more stressed, less fit and healthy, and more prone to illness than they did just three years ago, according to ‘the ‘Britain Read the rest of this entry »
The British Lung Foundation is calling for everyone over 35 with Asthma or the progressive illness Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to be retested following evidence of confusion over diagnosis and treatment of the two respiratory diseases.
Generic levitra pills no prescription A survey of 776 GPs from all over the UK carried out for the charity by Doctors.net.uk shows that most have difficulty Read the rest of this entry »
China’s Health Ministry said on Tuesday that 15 per cent of people living in China, that is about 200 million of the population, have high blood
pressure or hypertension.
According to figures on a Chinese government website, only 1 in 3 of Chinese affected by high blood pressure is aware of it, and of these only 25
per cent sought treatment and a meagre 6 Read the rest of this entry »
Johns Hopkins researchers have discovered that a drop in blood potassium levels caused by diuretics commonly prescribed for high blood pressure could be the reason why people on those drugs are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The drugs helpfully accelerate loss of fluids, but also deplete important chemicals, including potassium, so that those who take them are generally advised Read the rest of this entry »
New research casts doubt on government health recommendations that infants and new mothers avoid eating peanuts to prevent development of food allergy.
The study, published in the November issue of The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, shows Read the rest of this entry »