Archive for July, 2008

PTSD’s Effect on Chronic Pain and Depression

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression are commonly experienced by individuals living with accident or trauma related chronic pain. However, how PTSD relates to mood disorders and pain severity in chronic pain patients has remained a ...
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Memory Impairment Linked to Hearing Disorder

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
A new report suggests mild memory impairment may be associated with central auditory processing dysfunction, or difficulty hearing in complex situations with competing noise, such as hearing a single conversation amid several other conversations. The study ...
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Finding May Lead to New Treatment for Parkinson’s

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Researchers announce a surprise relationship between the genetics of blood cells and brain cells. A finding that may lead to a significant alteration in the way Parkinson's disease is managed. Scientists from the University of ...
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DBS Relieves Treatment Resistant Depression

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Results from a clinical trial show that patients with treatment-resistant depression who underwent deep brain stimulation (DBS) report significant improvements as early as one month after treatment. The patients also experienced continued and sustained improvement ...
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Drug Combo for Depression

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
A new research study will investigate if a multiple-medication treatment of depression is superior to the common practice of a single drug. For diseases such as diabetes or hypertension, combining medicines from the start of ...
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Can Exercise Improve Cognition Among Dementia

Monday, July 21st, 2008
It is known that physical activity is a proven method to enhance cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength and flexibility. Moreover exercise clearly boosts alertness and a sense of well-being in normal individuals. ...
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Debunking Obese Stereotypes

Monday, July 21st, 2008
New research refutes commonly held stereotypes that overweight workers are lazier, more emotionally unstable and harder to get along with than their “normal weight” colleagues. With the findings, employers are urged to ...
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ID Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms Present

Monday, July 21st, 2008
It is estimated that 10 million American baby boomers will develop Alzheimer’s disease. New research to develop preventative strategies, ideally long before Alzheimer's destructive, clinical symptoms appear, is critical. In furthering ...
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New Treatment of Alzheimer’s Brings Rapid Results

Monday, July 21st, 2008
An innovative approach to treatment of Alzheimer's disease appears to stimulate rapid improvements in language abilities. The immune-based approach is presented in a video accompanying the research, and is published in ...
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New Med Offers Hope for Alcohol Addiction

Friday, July 18th, 2008
Two recent studies give hope to individuals who experience the physical, mental and social symptoms associated with alcohol dependence. Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) found favorable results for ...
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