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Medical Marijuana for PTSD

Thursday, November 5th, 2009
A new study carried out by Dr. Irit Akirav and research student Eti Ganon-Elazar, working at the Learning and Memory ...
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Risk of PTSD Linked to Genes, Environment

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Childhood adversity and trauma during adulthood appear to predispose individuals to post-traumatic stress disorders. Researchers found the combination of ...
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Troops Face Varied Mental Disorders

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Although post-traumatic stress disorder receives considerable attention as the main source of mental disorders among soldiers, a new UK study suggests otherwise. ...
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Depressed Pregnant Women at Risk for Flu

Thursday, October 29th, 2009
A timely new study suggests pregnant women with significant symptoms of depression often react to the seasonal flu vaccine more than ...
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Gastrointestinal Problems from High-Stress Jobs

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Two new research studies discover a significant association between high-stress, high-exposure occupations and long-term gastrointestinal disorders. In one review, ...
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Brain Studies on Fear May Aid PTSD Victims

Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Neurological researchers have embarked on a new study of how the brain reacts to the emotion of fear. The investigation ...
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Expect High Rates of PTSD Among Iraq Veterans

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
A team of researchers warns the Veterans Administration to prepare for an unprecedented incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder among ...
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Psychological Growth from Extreme Trauma

Friday, September 11th, 2009
People who survive an extreme traumatic experience may rebound and experience personal growth. In fact, individuals may savor a higher level of ...
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War Trauma May Cause Cognitive Problems

Thursday, September 10th, 2009
A new report suggests brain changes can linger for up to a year after an individual returns from deployment in a war ...
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Brain Imaging Predicts Suicidal Risk

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Scientists have developed a tool to predict risk for PTSD and subsequent suicide among soldiers returning from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Tel ...
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