Archive for June, 2009
By jasonmaddox On June 26th, 2009
Shocking findings were reported in the August 1st issue of CANCER; cancer patients with schizophrenia possess a mortality rate that is 50% higher than general populations. In fact, cancer in patients…
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By jasonmaddox On June 25th, 2009
According to findings published in the June 16th issue of Neurology donepezil (Aricept) may delay dementia in patients with mild cognitive impairment and depression. The study, however, found that patients…
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By jasonmaddox On June 24th, 2009
Findings from a study recently published online in The American Journal of Psychiatry suggest a link between sudden unexplained death in children and teens and stimulant use. Among 564 children and…
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By jasonmaddox On June 23rd, 2009
According to findings reported at an Endocrine Society meeting at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, chronic opioid therapy greatly increases the risk for several hormonal deficiencies. The 25 patients enrolled…
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By jasonmaddox On June 19th, 2009
An interesting study was published today in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, which examined the relationship between alcohol and suicide across a variety of ethnic groups. The study, conducted by the…
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By jasonmaddox On June 17th, 2009
According to findings recently presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Professional Societies, insomnia and mood disorders may be facilitated through the same genetic pathways. The study examined…
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By jasonmaddox On June 16th, 2009
According to findings published in July in a special issue of Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, drunk driving and binge drinking are on the rise among students across…
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By jasonmaddox On June 12th, 2009
According to findings recently published in the Archives of Ophthalmology the childhood eye disorder, intermittent exotropia, which occurs in about 1% of developmentally normal children, is linked to increased risk…
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By jasonmaddox On June 11th, 2009
A new Alzheimer’s test that was designed to be user friendly and quick (a one page double sided test) turns out to be extremely accurate. The TYM (Test Your Memory)…
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