Psychiatry

Sharing their demons on the Web

Sharing their demons on the Web FOR years they lived in solitary terror of the light beams that caused searing headaches, the technology that took control of their minds and bodies. Type "mind control" or "gang stalking" into...

Incubator care at birth reduces depression risk in adult life

A Canadian study says babies who receive incubator care after birth are two to three times less likely to suffer depression in their adult life. The study was conducted by scientists from Montreal University, in collaboration...

New Data Presented For SEROQUEL XRTM In Major Depressive Disorder And Generalised Anxiety Disorder

Two studies presented today at the 8th International Forum on Mood and Anxiety Disorders (IFMAD) in Vienna demonstrated that once-daily SEROQUEL XRTM (quetiapine fumarate extended release tablets) provided significant symptom...

People in chronic pain show higher suicide risk

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with severe headaches or other forms of chronic pain may have an increased risk of suicide, a study published Tuesday suggests. The study, of nearly 5,700 U.S. adults, found that those who...

Personal rehab helpful for multiple sclerosis

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Results of a study in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry suggest that an individualized rehabilitation program effectively reduces disability in patients with multiple sclerosis...

Chronic Cannabis Use May Affect Brain Structures, Memory and Mental Health (Interview with Murat...

Heavy, long-term use of cannabis may have some minor effects on some brain structures as well as on memory and mental health, according to research published in the Archives of General Psychiatry. Here are some facts about...

Titan Pharmaceuticals Announces Data Presentations for Probuphine at the 2008 International...

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2008 - Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMEX:TTP) today announced that scientific presentations of the positive Phase 3 results from the recently completed placebo controlled...

Text Messaging May Help Children Fight Off Obesity

Many children love sending and receiving text messages through their cell phones - sometimes to the great annoyance of their parents. But now a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill suggests this...

Protein can nurture or devastate brain cells, depending on its 'friends,' researchers find

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have uncovered new insights into the _Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde_ nature of a protein that stimulates stem-cell maturation in the brain but, paradoxically, can also lead to nerve-cell...

Depression Can Hamper Glucose Control In People With Diabetes

Depression can cause diabetes patients to suffer from higher glucose levels over time compared to those who are not depressed, finds a study of older veterans with the disease. "Our study shows that depression is a major and...