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Archive for July, 2006

Animation Can Be Outlet For Victimized Children

Friday, July 21st, 2006

Animation is a proven vehicle for biting comedy, a la "The Simpsons" and "South Park." But some of the same qualities that make it work for comedy make it valuable, too, as an outlet for ...

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Basic, Regular Training Helps Doctors Treat Alcoholism

Friday, July 21st, 2006

A few hours of extra training can dramatically improve doctors' ability to treat alcohol-dependent patients. A study published today in the open access journal Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention and Policy reveals that patients suffering from alcoholism ...

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What Can Prevent Relapse In Depression?

Friday, July 21st, 2006

Major depressive disorder is a recurrent disease. Brief cognitive therapy (CT), added to either regular care or medication, is helpful in preventing relapse/recurrence. Little is known which type of persons benefit from preventive CT, the ...

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Developing a New Diagnostic Tool for Alzheimer’s Disease

Friday, July 21st, 2006

Schering AG, Germany (FSE: SCH, NYSE: SHR) will collaborate with Avid Radiopharmaceuticals Inc., Philadelphia, PA., to develop novel diagnostic imaging agents for Alzheimer's disease. The current lack of clinical methods for definitive diagnosis remains a ...

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Mental Health Providers Can Be Successfully Located With Pediatricians

Friday, July 21st, 2006

Mental health providers can be successfully located with or in pediatric practices, according to researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and the N.C. Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Writing in the ...

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Free Cell to Assess Cognitive Status?

Tuesday, July 18th, 2006

Many if not most individuals who have a computer are familiar with the computer-based game FreeCell, a Solitaire-like game that is included on many computers. Scientists with Oregon Health & Science University have found that ...

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Deadly Consequences for Overweight Teens

Tuesday, July 18th, 2006

While it is well documented that children and adolescents in the United States (and around the world) are becoming more overweight, until now, the long-term consequences have been indistinct. While prior studies suggested being ...

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Diabetes Drug for Alzheimer’s?

Tuesday, July 18th, 2006

During the last decade, scientists have gained a heightened appreciation for the dangers of high blood sugar. Detrimental effects range from significant damage to multiple body organs to a delayed healing response. Researchers now ...

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Anxious Adults Quick to Judgment

Tuesday, July 18th, 2006

Researchers have found highly anxious adults can perceive changes in facial impressions faster than adults who are not anxious. Unfortunately, anxious adults often develop conclusions too rapidly, with judgment errors perpetuating a cycle of conflict ...

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Meds Plus Behavioral Training Works for Obese Teens

Tuesday, July 18th, 2006

A multi-center study in the July 18 Annals of Internal Medicine found the best method for helping obese adolescents lose weight is to administer the weight loss medication sibutramine in combination with behavioral training. The ...

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