Cane punishment exceeded Singapore court order by three strokes

Singapore A 20-year-old vandal who was caned three strokes more than ordered in a Singapore prison is under treatment for mental trauma and depression, a newspaper reported on Saturday.
From: www.nationmultimedia.com

Sanofi-Aventis Drops Application for Drug

The company withdrew its application to gain federal approval for a weight loss drug after a meeting at which government advisers rejected the treatment on safety grounds.
From: www.nytimes.com

Cane punishment exceeded court order by 3

SINGAPORE - A 20-year-old vandal who was caned three strokes more than ordered in a Singapore prison is under treatment for mental trauma and depression, a newspaper reported on Saturday.
From: www.khaleejtimes.com

Nazareth woman admits waving knife at husband

A Nazareth woman who replaced her anti-depression medication with alcohol and waved a knife at her husband will avoid a prison sentence.
From: www.mcall.com

Sanofi withdraws weight loss drug application

WASHINGTON?Sanofi-Aventis on Friday withdrew its application to gain U.S. approval for a weight loss drug, following a meeting at which U.S. government advisers rejected the treatment on safety grounds.
From: www.thestar.com

Sanofi Withdraws Obesity Pill From FDA

Sanofi-Aventis on Friday withdrew its application to gain U.S. approval for a weight loss drug, following a meeting at which government advisers rejected the treatment on safety grounds.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) for the Treatment of ADHD in Adults

Shire plc announced today that it has submitted a supplemental New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for VYVANSE for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in adults.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Doc: Exercise Pumps Up Brain Cells

Exercise has been show to lift the moods of people with depression, and a Swedish researcher said that it is because the activity stimulates the production of new brain cells.
From: www.kptv.com

Exercise Seems To Create New Brain Cells

People with depression may be able to get some of the benefits of medication just by exercising.
From: www.wsbtv.com

Exercise stimulates production of new brain cells

Washington, June 29 (ANI): A new study by a researcher at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found that exercise stimulates the production of new brain cells. The finding also helps explain just how exercise keeps depression at bay. Previous research had shown that exercise has similar effect to antidepressants on depression, and now Astrid Bjornebekk has found that this process happens as ...
From: in.news.yahoo.com

Beaver boom causing problems

ANDOVER -- In the midst of the Great Depression, beavers were so scarce in Massachusetts after years of unrestricted hunting that the state was forced to acquire three from New York to revive their presence. Now the number of buck-toothed, tree-chomping rodents is exploding across the state, with beavers causing flooded backyards and munching their way through local forests. ... - Javier C. ...
From: www.timesargus.com

TM) Receives Marketing Authorization In European Union For Treatment Of Schizophrenia

The European Commission granted marketing authorization for INVEGA , an atypical antipsychotic medication for the treatment of schizophrenia. This once-daily medication is specifically designed to deliver paliperidone - the active ingredient in INVEGA - through the innovative osmotic delivery system .
From: biz.yahoo.com

Exercise stimulates the formation of new brain cells

Exercise has a similar effect to antidepressants on depression. This has been shown by previous research. Now Astrid Bjørnebekk at Karolinska Institutet has explained how this can happen: Exercise stimulates the production of new brain cells.
From: www.eurekalert.org

Beavers too eager for them

ANDOVER -- In the midst of the Great Depression, beavers were so scarce in Massachusetts after years of unrestricted hunting that the state was forced to acquire three from New York to revive their presence. Now the number of buck-toothed, tree-chomping rodents is exploding across the state, with beavers causing flooded backyards and munching their way through local forests.
From: www.boston.com

Depression drugs pose small risk, studies find

MINNEAPOLIS ? Two new studies suggest that taking antidepressants during the first trimester of pregnancy may slightly increase the risk of some rare birth defects. But the studies, published in Thursday?s New England Journal of Medicine, found that the overall risks are quite small. And scientists cautioned women against stopping treatment, saying that untreated depression can be even more of ...
From: www.thestate.com

Some Antidepressants Pose Birth Defect Risks

Pregnant women with depression often find themselves choosing between the lesser of two evils. Should they take antidepressants and risk the slight but real possibility of birth defects? Or should they forgo treatment and chance a relapse?
From: www.usnews.com

Depression With Coronary Disease: Therapy Adds No Benefit to SSRI

In what was billed as the first randomized controlled study to simultaneously evaluate antidepressant therapy and short-term psychotherapy for depressed patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), treatment with an SSRI led to significant improvement, while addition of interpersonal psychotherapy provided no added benefit.
From: www.psychiatrictimes.com

Integrating Psychosocial Treatment for PTSD and Severe Mental Illness

Patients with severe mental illness (SMI), such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression, are more likely to have experienced trauma in childhood, adolescence, and throughout their adult lives than the general population. This high exposure to traumatic events such as physical and sexual abuse and assault takes a heavy toll.
From: www.psychiatrictimes.com

Cephalon Focuses on Expanding Labels

Drug developer Cephalon Inc. expects to continue building its market share in fatigue and pain treatments while focusing on expanding the uses for sleepiness and fatigue treatment Nuvigil before launching the product.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Paris suffered from 'life-threatening' psychiatric condition, says LA Sheriff

Washington, June 27 (ANI): Sheriff Lee Baca, who placed hotel heiress Paris Hilton under house arrest, has defended his decision and said that the socialite was suffering from a 'life-threatening' psychiatric condition called decompensating. 'Decompensating' is a condition is the deterioration of one's mental state to the point of severe depression, nervousness or ...
From: in.movies.yahoo.com

Help for disorders available

NASHUA ? Treatment and prognoses for people with brain disorders, like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression, have come a long way since the days when sufferers were locked up, often for years. ... - By HATTIE BERNSTEIN Telegraph Staff
From: www.nashuatelegraph.com

Benoit strangled wife, smothered son

Pro wrestler Chris Benoit strangled his wife, suffocated his 7-year-old son and placed a Bible next to their bodies before hanging himself with a weight-machine pulley, authorities said Tuesday. Investigators found anabolic steroids in the house and want to know whether the muscle man nicknamed "The Canadian Crippler" was unhinged by the bodybuilding drugs, which can cause paranoia, depression ...
From: www.charlotteobserver.com

Residents oppose Uptown mental health facility

Plans to house an in-patient treatment center for mentally ill patients Uptown is meeting some resistance from neighbors. The State of Louisiana is trying to build a facility inside of the DePaul Hospital site where patients who need longer term mental health care can be taken.
From: www.wwltv.com

Woman?s body found floating

A 32-year-old housewife was found floating in Rabindra Sarobar by morning-walkers on Tuesday. Police said Neena Mondal was suffering from depression. She had attempted suicide five days ago.
From: www.telegraphindia.com

Pro wrestler Chris Benoit and family found dead

Authorities also said they are investigating whether steroids may have been a factor in the deaths of Benoit, his wife and their 7-year-old son. Steroid abuse has been linked to depression, paranoia, and aggressive behavior or angry outbursts known as "roid rage."
From: www.poconorecord.com

Police Say Benoit Strangled His Wife, Smothered His Young Son, & Then Hanged Himself

Investigators found Anabolic Steroids in the house and want to know whether the muscle man nicknamed "The Canadian Crippler" was unhinged by the bodybuilding drugs, which can cause paranoia, depression and explosive outbursts known as "roid rage."
From: www.volunteertv.com

Moms don?t have to fight postpartum depression alone

LINCOLN ? It was like a white wall in front of her face. With a new baby and a toddler in tow, Erika Krull of Kearney felt overwhelmed and teary. She doubted her abilities as a mother. She could not visualize the future.
From: www.kearneyhub.com

Beat the urge to purge

A new treatment for those suffering bulimia?may offer hope for the future, writes Graham Readfearn
From: couriermail.news.com.au

Professional Help is Needed in Overcoming Depression

Everyone feels sad sometimes, but 3 percent to 5 percent of teenagers suffer from clinical depression.
From: www.redorbit.com

Stephen Fry manic depression test online

People can now measure their lifetime experience of mania through a new web questionnaire developed by Cardiff University School of Medicine researchers.
From: www.newswales.co.uk

Couple Suffers Post-Partum Depression

A mother and father both suffered from post-partum depression after the birth of their baby.
From: www.nbc10.com

Young and desperate

The latest in a series of reports says that one British child in ten suffers depression. In fact, the real figure may be only one in 100. But constant exams, pushy parents and 24-hour communication mean many more are anxious and unhappy
From: www.timesonline.co.uk

Actor Sizemore sentenced to 16 months in prison

Black Hawk Down star to return to court Tuesday to determine whether he will get credit for time served in drug treatment facility
From: www.theglobeandmail.com

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance and The HealthCentral Network Collaborate to Enhance Internet Resources for ...

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) (http://www.dbsalliance.org/) and The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (http://www.healthcentral.com/) have agreed to create new online resources for individuals with mood disorders.
From: www.sys-con.com

Transgendered Trout in Serotonin Streams: Prescription Pollution in Our Water, an Industrial Info News Alert

these are just a few reasons that millions of doses of medications are consumed daily across the nation. And as anyone with a rudimentary understanding of biology knows, what is first ingested is then digested and anything remaining makes its way through our drains to a wastewater treatment system. Simple enough, but what is the problem? What many are not aware of is that a portion of the active ...
From: www.sys-con.com

Diagnosis: Controversy

A hike,a bite,a rash: Lyme disease. When a tick digs into a bare patch of skin and a telltale rash sprouts within a month, there?s scant doubt about the diagnosis ? or the treatment, for that matter.
From: www.boston.com

50 pct of college kids don't seek help for anxiety, depression

Washington, June 25 (ANI): Studies already show that the incidence of mental illness on college campuses is rising, and a new survey of 2,785 college students has revealed that more than half of students with significant symptoms of anxiety or depression do not seek help. Daniel Eisenberg, assistant professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Eisenberg and doctoral students ...
From: in.news.yahoo.com

Shedding light on dark secrets: Physical, sexual abuse rates dropping, but causes hard to pinpoint and treat

Rates of physical and sexual child abuse have fallen over the past decade due to better prevention, education and treatment. But experts say while they expect abuse rates to continue to drop, the complex causes are hard to eradicate.
From: www.citizen.com

Treatment of Wounded to Cost Untold Billions

By Marilynn Marchione, Associated Press More than 800 of them have lost an arm, a leg, fingers or toes. More than 100 are blind. Dozens need tubes and machines to keep them alive. Hundreds are disfigured by burns, and thousands have brain injuries and mangled minds.
From: www.redorbit.com

Treatment of war wounded may cost billions

More than 800 of them have lost an arm, a leg, fingers or toes.
From: www.insidebayarea.com

Brooklyn Murders, Depression Love, a Glamorous Librarian

?Triple Homicide,? by Charles J. Hynes, the Brooklyn district attorney, is a surprisingly readable, staccato crime novel paced like a ?Law & Order? spinoff.
From: www.nytimes.com

Treatment for war wounded GIs a struggle

More than 800 of them have lost an arm, a leg, fingers or toes. More than 100 are blind. Dozens need tubes and machines to keep them alive. Hundreds are disfigured by burns, and thousands have brain injuries and mangled minds.
From: news.yahoo.com

RHS grad?s book tour leads her home

Sue (Parry) McRoberts, a graduate of Rolla High School, will be back in town to talk about her book, ?The Lifter of my Head: How God sustained me during postpartum depression.?
From: www.therolladailynews.com

For Depression, Get Intense Psychotherapy, if You Can --- HealthandAge

The effectiveness of psychotherapy is not a usual subject of clinical trials. All too often, the treatment of depression revolves around which antidepressant to use - the one with the shortest onset of action, or the one with fewer adverse effects.
From: www.healthandage.com

Aggressive research on for newer epilepsy drugs by pharma majors

Pharma companies in India and abroad are aggressively working to develop new molecules for treatment epilepsy. Globally, neuropsychiatry category is known to be the second fastest growing segment after cardiovascular-diabetic drugs.
From: www.pharmabiz.com

rimonobant) May Result in Greater Depression and ...

Salugen, Inc. Gene Pioneer Professor Ken Blum explains how Reward Deficiency Syndrome may be worsened by Acomplia (rimonabant) and how GenoTrim may be used as an alternative. (PRWeb Jun 21, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/UHJvZi1Ib3JyLU1hZ24tQ291cC1UaGlyLVplcm8=
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Doctors: Men Suffer Depression Differently Than Women

A local couple shares their story about how they overcame depression in their marriage.
From: www.nbc5.com

Study: N.H. has higher rate of teen depression

A higher percentage of New Hampshire teens suffer from depression than those in most other U.S. states, according to a federal study. ... - By HATTIE BERNSTEIN Telegraph Staff
From: www.nashuatelegraph.com

Medicare Part D Covers Many Drugs but Few Brand Names

HONOLULU -- Medicare Part D formularies cover nearly all drug classes for treatment of hypertension, hyperlidemia, and depression, with generics accounting for most of the agents.
From: www.psychiatrictimes.com

New Pacemaker-Like Device Offers Hope To Those Living With Treatment-Resistant Depression

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center today announced that James McInerney, M.D., associate professor of neurosurgery, and director of stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, Penn State Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine, in collaboration with Elana Farace, Ph.D. [click link for full article]
From: www.medicalnewstoday.com

On the Horizon, Personalized Depression Drugs

Genetic tests may soon help doctors find the best treatment for each individual.
From: www.nytimes.com

Mental health may affect weight loss after gastric bypass

Los Angeles - Extremely obese people suffering from depression or anxiety tend to lose less weight after obesity surgery than mentally healthy people, researchers reported in a study that suggests such patients could benefit from treatment beforehand.
From: www.jsonline.com

Better Treatment For Mental Health Injuries Urged

The military faces a worsening mental health crisis it needs to address now, or risk paying an even bigger price later in human suffering, a new report says.
From: cbs4denver.com

Montana has high depression rate

MISSOULA - Nearly one in 10 adult Montanans suffers from depression, one of the highest rates in the nation, a new report shows.
From: billingsgazette.net

Report: Montana has high depression rate

MISSOULA (AP) ? Nearly 1 in 10 adult Montanans suffers from depression, one of the highest rates in the nation, a new report shows.
From: www.helenair.com

Test helps target best medications for depression

San Antonio doctors are conducting a unique study to find a better way to choose medications through a painless test called an electroencephalogram, or EEG.
From: www.mysanantonio.com

Regular exercise during summer good for people with depression

ATLANTA (June 15, 2007) ? For people who suffer from depression, summer offers a good time for sun and exercise. As part of routine treatment of medication and counseling, physical activity is now being used to treat mental health problems such as depression.
From: www.theweekly.com

Depression, anxiety affect outcome of obesity surgery: study

Extremely obese people suffering from depression or anxiety tend to lose less weight after obesity surgery than mentally healthy people, researchers reported Thursday.
From: www.nydailynews.com

Local Business Briefs - 06/15/07

Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. said it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market a new generic drug for the treatment of depression.
From: www.pe.com

Depression study to focus on brain waves

A predictor of effective antidepressants is goal of the research.
From: www.mysanantonio.com

Depression may hinder obesity surgery results

Extremely obese people suffering from depression or anxiety tend to lose less weight after obesity surgery than mentally healthy people, researchers reported in a study that suggests such patients could benefit treatment beforehand.
From: www.msnbc.msn.com

Watson Pharmaceuticals receives FDA approval

Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. said it has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to market a new generic drug for the treatment of depression.
From: www.pe.com

Depression Affects Obesity Surgery Outcome

Extremely obese people suffering from depression or anxiety tend to lose less weight after obesity surgery than mentally healthy people, researchers reported in a study today.
From: www.cbsnews.com

Study finds depression, anxiety affect outcome of obesity surgery

Extremely obese people suffering from depression or anxiety tend to lose less weight after obesity surgery than mentally healthy people, researchers reported Thursday in a study that suggests such patients could benefit treatment beforehand.
From: abclocal.go.com

Panel rejects weight-loss drug after testimony about side effects

Federal health advisers unanimously rejected a weight-loss drug Wednesday after hearing testimony that it increases the risk of suicidal thoughts, even in patients without a history of depression.
From: www.chicagotribune.com

Panel rejects Sanofi obesity drug

U.S. regulators should reject a proposed weight-loss pill called Zimulti because of concerns it may increase suicidal thinking and depression, an advisory panel unanimously said on Wednesday.
From: news.yahoo.com

tipranavir) in Diverse Group of Highly Treatment-Experienced ...

Ingelheim, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH announced today that it has begun to enroll patients in the SPRING study. The SPRING study will be one of the largest racially and gender diverse international studies of highly ...
From: www.presseportal.de

Pending weight loss pill is linked to suicide risk

WASHINGTON ? The maker of a weight loss drug awaiting federal approval suggested Wednesday that prospective users be screened for depression, seeking to limit damage from a finding that the medication increases the risk of suicidal behavior.
From: www.stltoday.com

U.S. panel rejects Sanofi obesity drug

U.S. regulators should reject a proposed weight-loss pill called Zimulti because of concerns it may increase suicidal thinking and depression, an advisory panel unanimously said on Wednesday.
From: news.yahoo.com

Panel rejects new weight-loss drug

Federal health advisers unanimously rejected a weight-loss drug Wednesday after hearing testimony that it increases the risk of suicidal thoughts, even in patients without a history of depression.
From: news.yahoo.com

Panel Rejects Weight-Loss Drug

Federal health advisers unanimously rejected a weight-loss drug Wednesday after hearing testimony that it increases the risk of suicidal thoughts, even in patients without a history of depression. The manufacturer, Sanofi-Aventis SA, further failed to...
From: www.sfgate.com

Drug maker urges limits on diet pill

The maker of a weight-loss drug suggested Wednesday that prospective users be screened for depression, seeking to limit damage from a finding that the medication increases the risk of suicidal behavior.
From: www.usatoday.com

What Minorites Think About Depression

What to minority groups in the U.S. really think about the depression diagnosis?
From: www.bellaonline.com

FDA Weighs Diet Drug, Depression Link

Federal advisers are considering whether a proposed weight-loss drug raises the risk of depression, a finding that could lead to stern warnings on the medication if it is approved.
From: www.foxnews.com

Feds to ponder risks of weight-loss drug

Federal advisers are considering whether a proposed weight-loss drug raises the risk of depression, a finding that could lead to stern warnings on the medication if it is approved.
From: news.yahoo.com

CBT workshops an effective means for getting men to seek help for their insomnia

WESTCHESTER, Ill. ? Despite the positive results that it brings in the treatment of insomnia, access to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been difficult given the limited awareness of CBT services amongst referrers such as primary care providers.
From: www.eurekalert.org

Novel pathways and markers for diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder

Looking into the brain is yielding vital clues to understanding, diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder, according to findings being presented at the Seventh International Conference on Bipolar Disorder.
From: www.news-medical.net

Strategies to fight depression improve more than just mood

Day after day, Mona Cornwell dragged herself into work at her office at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and struggled to do her job.
From: citizen-times.com

A sad secret: Men more likely to hide feelings, depression

Editor?s note: This is one of several stories relating to men?s health issues that Sentinel health reporter Tyler Heath will report this week, which i...
From: www.lewistownsentinel.com

Faith Q & A

If I have faith, should I not be depressed? The Rev. Duke Tufty, pastor, Unity Temple on the Plaza: Depression is neither good nor bad, but it is the degree to which it is experienced that makes a difference. We live in a world of polarities, from hot to cold, high to low and happy to sad.
From: www.northjersey.com

High-tech vest can diagnose mental illness

Scientists have developed a computerised vest to diagnose mental illnesses such as manic depression and schizophrenia. The high-tech garment is packed with sensors that measure a range of bodily functions
From: www.dailymail.co.uk

Study links diabetes, depression

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From: www.post-gazette.com

AFX UK Focus) 2007-06-11 18:59 GMT: RPT Sanofi says rimonobant unsuitable for patients with major depression

(Repeating to correct spelling in headline)
From: www.iii.co.uk

Seeking safe water

State health officials are considering a proposal that would have Rancho Cordova residents relying for the first time on treatment technologies to remove rocket fuel chemicals from their drinking water.
From: www.sacbee.com

Pinning Down the Money Value of a Person?s Life

The price of health is part of the calculus in determining whether a new medicine or treatment is worth the cost.
From: www.nytimes.com

Postpartum Depression: A Risk for New Dads, Too

By Karen Pallarito , HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, June 8 (HealthDay News) -- Postpartum depression has gotten a softer face in recent...
From: www.kold.com

Depression in the workplace

Although the economic burden of depression is staggering, most companies are just scratching the surface with this costly health issue.
From: www.biztimes.com

Managing the problem of depression in pregnancy

A discussion of the tricky problem of depression in women during pregnancy, from the Institute of Psychiatry at King?s College, London, appears in the 12 May issue of the BMJ . It points out that rates of depression are higher during the childbearing years than at any other time and vary from 7 to 15 per cent in economically developed countries to 19 to 25 per cent in less developed ones.
From: www.pharmj.com

Genetic variations may help explain why some men with depression develop suicidal thoughts

Although most patients with depression respond favorably to antidepressant medications, a very small subgroup may experience worse symptoms after beginning treatment, according to background information in the article.
From: www.news-medical.net

Sertraline does not improve symptoms in some cancer patients without major depression

The established antidepressant sertraline does not improve symptoms, wellbeing or survival in patients with advanced cancer who do not have major depression.
From: www.news-medical.net

Are Physicians Hesitant to Diagnose Depression?

Providing a voice to an often silent disease, Epocrates, Inc. surveyed 500 clinicians to identify trends in depression diagnosis, prevalence and treatment. People dealing with stress, whether in the workplace or at home, should take note; nearly all clinicians identified stress as the leading contributor to depression.
From: biz.yahoo.com

Depression support group to meet in Oak Park

A confidential depression support group affiliated with the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance began meeting this week at the Oak Park Library. According to studies, clinical depression affects about 16 percent of the population at some time in their lives. The average age of onset in the late 20s and the trend is for it to strike at ever younger ages.
From: www.theacorn.com

Newly Published Data Shows Superiority Of Cipralex® Over Duloxetine For Acute Treatment Of Depression

H. Lundbeck A/S announces new study data published today in the journal Current Medical Research and Opinion, demonstrating that Cipralex® (escitalopram) was superior to duloxetine in the acute treatment of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and was at least as efficacious in long-term treatment. [click link for full article]
From: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Coping with postpartum depression

A task force in Des Moines provides information to new mothers and hopes to raise people?s awareness about the condition
From: www.desmoinesregister.com

New Test Helps Patients Find Right Meds To Treat Depression

Many people suffer for months until they find the right medication for depression. But a new test may potentially provide the answer much more quickly.
From: www.firstcoastnews.com

Bella DePaulo: Is MSNBC really recommending marriage as a treatment for depression?

The headline on MSNBC was catchy: "New treatment for depression - marriage." It was also irresponsible. I spent years checking out claims like this while working on my book, SINGLED OUT: How Singles Are Stereotyped, Stigmatized, and Ignored, and Still...
From: www.huffingtonpost.com

Bipolar disorder treatment: What role do antidepressants play?

The role of antidepressants in bipolar disorder treatment remains somewhat controversial.
From: www.mayoclinic.com

New treatment for depression ? marriage

People who are looking to ease depression may have a new treatment option ? marriage.
From: www.msnbc.msn.com

New Depression Rx: Get Married

People who are looking to ease depression may have a new treatment option--marriage.
From: news.yahoo.com

Genetic variations may predispose some men to suicidal thoughts during treatment for depression

Genetic variations may help explain why some men with depression develop suicidal thoughts and behaviors after they begin taking antidepressant medications, while most do not, according to a report in the June issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
From: www.eurekalert.org

R) Over Duloxetine for Acute Treatment of Depression

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- - Cipralex(R) Better Tolerated and at Least as Effective in Long-Term Treatment H.
From: www.redorbit.com

AMPAKINE compounds a new potential treatment for respiratory depression

Drug-induced respiratory depression is a life-threatening condition caused by analgesic, hypnotic, and anesthesia medications.
From: www.eurekalert.org

The growing problem of depression and stress

Depression and stress together make up the second largest cause of workers taking time off sick , according to figures released today. They are outnumbered only by people suffering from muscle-related problems such as bad backs.
From: www.telegraph.co.uk

Adding medication improves recovery for elderly with depression

Adding a medication to a standard treatment regimen for major depressive disorder in the elderly improves chances of recovery in those who do not adequately respond to the first-course therapy or who relapse from it, finds a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry, the official journal of the American Psychiatric ...
From: www.news-medical.net

Implanting electrodes in the brain could help treat severe depression

London, June 3 (ANI): Implanting electrodes in the brain could help treat people who are suffering from severe depression, but do not succeed in responding to traditional treatment. Thomas Schlaepfer, professor of psychiatry and psychotherapy at University Hospital in Bonn, Germany and associate professor of psychiatry and mental health at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in ...
From: in.news.yahoo.com

Smoking may increase risk of depression: Study

NEW YORK: Persistent smokers appear to be at increased risk for becoming depressed compared to never smokers, results of a long-term study of Finnish twins suggest.
From: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Barry Downgraded To Depression

Barry lost some steam as it moved inland across Tampa Bay, becoming a tropical depression.
From: www.cfnews13.com

Augmenting Drug Treatment Increases Recovery Prospects For Elderly Patients With Depression

The addition of a second medication to (or "augmentation of") the treatment plan of elderly patients with depression who either failed to respond to initial treatment, or relapsed early, results in a significant increase in the likelihood of recovery after the second drug is added, a new study has found. [click link for full article]
From: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Elderly Patients Not Responding to Depression Therapy Improve with Second Drug

June 1, 2007 ? Up to 84% of the elderly with depression either fail to respond to the initial treatment or relapse in the first six to 12 weeks.
From: www.seniorjournal.com

Depression not a normal part of aging

Up to 84 percent of the U.S. elderly with depression fail to respond to first-course treatment or relapse during their first six to 12 weeks of treatment.
From: www.upi.com

Smoking may increase risk of depression

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Persistent smokers appear to be at increased risk for becoming depressed compared to never smokers, results of a long-term study of Finnish twins suggest. On the other hand, this association was not seen in individuals who stopped smoking many years ago.
From: today.reuters.co.uk

Adding Medication Improves Recovery For Elderly With Depression, Says Study

Adding a medication to a standard treatment regimen for major depressive disorder in the elderly improves chances of recovery in those who do not adequately respond to the first-course therapy or who relapse from it, according to a recent article.
From: www.sciencedaily.com

Alternative Treatment International, Inc. Receives the Principle Registered Trademark for Mind-Body-Spirit-Environment®

Alternative Treatment International, Inc. has received the principle registered trademark for the term "Mind-Body-Spirit-Environment®" which is a specialized treatment plan and clinical protocol to treat inviduals with substance abuse and psycho-emotional disorders. (PRWeb Jun 1, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/WmV0YS1aZXRhLUhhbGYtU2luZy1UaGlyLVplcm8=
From: prweb.com