Archive for August, 2009
By jasonmaddox On August 28th, 2009
PTSD is usually seen as a disorder associated with wartime, with assaults, with car accidents and things that are undoubtedly traumatic. However, what is not as obvious and that can…
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By jasonmaddox On August 27th, 2009
It is common knowledge that teenagers and young adults abuse drugs intended to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Another study has now emerged to validate this increasingly disturbing trend,…
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By jasonmaddox On August 25th, 2009
A review of almost 2 dozen studies concluded that sexual abuse is associated with an increased risk of somatic disorders. Somatic disorders are typically identified by self-reports of physical symptoms…
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By jasonmaddox On August 21st, 2009
According to a study recently published online in the Lancet, internet cognitive behavioral therapy could well be successful for treating depression. The randomized trial followed patients who participated in real-time online…
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By jasonmaddox On August 20th, 2009
Findings from a study reported recently online in General Hospital Psychiatry suggest that treatment of depression among pregnant women needs to be highly tailored both to the patient’s preferences as well…
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By jasonmaddox On August 19th, 2009
A large number of aging patients in the United States who suffer from osteoarthritis also experience difficulty sleeping. Additionally, 60% of individuals with osteoarthritis report feeling pain during the night.…
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By jasonmaddox On August 18th, 2009
Proverbs 17:22 ¶A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. (KJV) According to findings recently published in the August Archives of Surgery, individuals…
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By jasonmaddox On August 14th, 2009
Findings from a study reported online in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that deprivation of sleep may actually increase risk for diabetes. According to Plamen Penev, MD,…
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By jasonmaddox On August 13th, 2009
Two studies published in the August 12 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that a Mediterranean diet, a diet full of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, poultry…
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By jasonmaddox On August 12th, 2009
According to findings recently reported online in the American Journal of Psychiatry, binge drinking is not just a problem that is prevalent among college students; binge drinking is also an…
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