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Depression treatment reduces diabetes death risk

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Treating depression can help extend the lives of people with diabetes, U.S. media quoted a new study as saying Tuesday. Depression and diabetes are conditions that are closely linked with each other, researchers at the University of ...
From: english.people.com.cn

Wyeth gets 2nd FDA request for more data on osteoporosis drug

Monday, December 24, 2007

TRENTON, N.J. - The Food and Drug Administration handed Wyeth its latest setback Monday, demanding the drugmaker answer more questions before it can rule on its experimental osteoporosis medicine, the company said Monday.
From: www.phillyburbs.com

A look back at some of the other health headlines in 2007

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Some other health stories that took place this year:
From: www.usatoday.com

Dalai Lama and Depression Treatment

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Scientists are researching traditional Tibetan Buddhist practices and ethics as a possible treatment for depression.
From: www.webmd.com

CME Outfitters Announces Live NeuroscienceCME TV Broadcast Premiering Wednesday, January 30, 2008

CME Outfitters announces an upcoming live and interactive neuroscienceCME TV activity titled "Evaluating and Managing Major Depression: Linking Assessment Measures and Outcomes in Light of the Black Box Warning." Offered as a simultaneous satellite broadcast, webcast, and telephone audioconference premiering Wednesday, January 30, 2008, from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. ET, the activity will focus on ...
From: prweb.com

Aspect Medical Systems Announces Positive Results Of BRITE Major Depression National Study

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Aspect Medical Systems, Inc. [click link for full article]
From: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Is it beyond the blues?

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Dear Dr. Lecrone: My family is convinced I have a form of depression called seasonal affective disorder.
From: www.orlandosentinel.com

#1 Drug-Free Depression Treatment

Monday, December 10, 2007

Discover the best depression treatment you can give yourself this holiday season.
From: www.bellaonline.com

Magnetic Stimulation for Depression?

Friday, December 7, 2007

An experimental depression treatment involving magnetic stimulation of the brain proved to be more effective than sham therapy in a large study.
From: www.webmd.com

Lilly bullish on 2008 earnings

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Eli Lilly and Co on Thursday forecast 2008 earnings above Wall Street expectations and said it remained on track to seek U.S. approval this month for prasugrel, a blood clot preventer, which posted mixed results in a recent large clinical trial.
From: news.yahoo.com

Lilly 2008 profit forecast eclipses expectations

Eli Lilly and Co on Thursday forecast 2008 earnings above Wall Street expectations and said it remained on track to seek U.S. approval this month for prasugrel, a blood clot preventer, which posted mixed results in a recent large clinical trial.
From: news.yahoo.com

Transcranial magnetic stimulation proves to be effective depression treatment

Washington, Dec 6 (ANI): A large scale study, has revealed for the first time that transcranial magnetic stimulation is an effective, non-drug treatment for major depression. Existing antidepressants do not prove beneficial for even one-third of depressed individuals and in fact leave a majority of them deprived of adequate treatment options. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a ...
From: in.news.yahoo.com

How depressed is your state?

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Cheer up, Utah. That state, with West Virginia and Kentucky close behind, were just named the saddest in the country in a new report by Mental Health America.
From: www.msnbc.msn.com

More Low Cost Depression Treatment

Monday, December 3, 2007

Want to learn about more great low cost options for getting your depression treated?
From: www.bellaonline.com

Older Depressed Diabetics Live Longer if Depression is Treated: Diabetes Care

Dec. 2, 2007 ? Older diabetics that also suffer with depression live longer if the depression is treated, according to a study in the December issue of Diabetes Care . The magazine also carries an editorial written by FDA Medical Officer Dr. Robert Misbin that highlights "lessons learned" from the recent Avandia controversy.
From: www.seniorjournal.com