29 Oct 2008
A new study from the National Institutes of Health finds that massage therapy may have immediate benefits on pain and mood among patients with advanced cancer. The study appears in the September 16, 2008 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine.
In a randomized trial of 380 advanced cancer patients at 15 U.S. hospices, improvement in Read the rest of this entry »
Some types of stress may increase risk for preterm delivery, but many stressful events do not, according to study by a researcher at RTI International.
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As more than 2.2 million children with food allergies head back to school in coming weeks, the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) encourages parents, in cooperation with school staff, to take measures to ensure safety.
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19 Oct 2008
People with Alzheimer’s disease who also have diabetes or high blood pressure may die sooner than people without such disorders, according to a study published in the November 4, 2008, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
The study involved 323 people who had no memory problems when first tested but later developed dementia. Memory tests and physical exams were Read the rest of this entry »
Teenagers who are overweight or obese are more likely to have considered suicide than those who are a normal weight, according to new research presented at a meeting of the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Child and Adolescent Faculty.
Researchers from the University of Liverpool measured the height and weight of 799 Year 9 students from five comprehensive schools in Cheshire. Generic Read the rest of this entry »
Neuronetics, Inc., a
privately-held medical device company and a leader in the field of
neuromodulation, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) has cleared its NeuroStar TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)
Therapy system for the treatment of depression. NeuroStar TMS Therapy(R) is
specifically indicated for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder in
adult patients who have failed to achieve Read the rest of this entry »
Although complete nonresponse in depression treatment is considered to be a major problem in clinical practice, research in this area is very limited. Buy propecia pills The objective of this preliminary study was to determine the frequency and predictors Read the rest of this entry »