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Second-Generation Antipsychotics Not All Superior to Older Drugs
In a current meta-analysis, only half of second-generation antipsychotic medications were found to be more effective for schizophrenia and reduce symptomatic relapse vs first-generation drugs.
Medscape Medical News, January 2009
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Second-Generation Antipsychotics Not All Superior to Older Drugs
A meta-analysis finds that only 4 of 9 second-generation antipsychotics were more efficacious than first-generation antipsychotics for schizophrenia, with small to medium effect sizes.
Medscape Medical News, January 2009
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Alternative Vaccine Schedule Stirs Debate
An article in Pediatrics criticizes a popular book on the timing of children's vaccines.
WebMD Health News, January 2009
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Monthly Naltrexone Boosts Quality of Life in Alcoholics
Treatment with XR-NTX (Vivitrol, Alkermes), a once-a-month extended-release formulation of naltrexone, is associated with improvements in quality of life in alcohol-dependent patients, researchers report in the January issue of Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.
Reuters Health Information, January 2009
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FDA Requests More Data on Quetiapine for Major Depressive Disorder
The FDA has sent a complete response letter to AstraZeneca asking for additional information on its application for approval of quetiapine fumarate in major depressive disorder, the company announced. The drug is already approved for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
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Child's ADHD Diagnosis Linked to Mother's Use of Health Services
Mothers of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are likely to be high users of health services themselves prior to this diagnosis in their child, a new study finds.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
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Younger Men With Depression at Risk for Severe Post-Prostatectomy Pain
Younger age, symptoms of depression, and severe pain during the immediate post-operative period are significant predictors of severe pain during recovery from radical prostatectomy, prospective study findings indicate.
Reuters Health Information, December 2008
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American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Improved Health Plan Payment for Adolescents
The AAP recommends an improved health plan payment for adolescent preventive, reproductive, and behavioral care.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
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Age-Related Memory Decline Linked to Increased Glucose Levels
Normal age-related memory decline appears partly explained by increased blood glucose levels that cause decreased activity in the dentate gyrus, a new study suggests.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
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Sertraline Seen as Good First-Line Therapy for Acute Major Depression in Adults
The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) sertraline may be a candidate as the initial antidepressant of choice for adults with major depression, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the November issue of the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
Reuters Health Information, December 2008
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Complex CBT Effective in Treatment of Severe Eating Disorders
Cognitive behavioral therapy that targets perfectionism and low self-esteem as well as extreme dieting, binge eating, or purging seems to be a valid treatment of particularly severe eating disorders.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
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Chronic Lyme Disease Patients Often Have Comorbid Psychiatric Illness
Psychiatric comorbidity and other psychological factors distinguish chronic Lyme disease patients from other medical patients commonly seen in Lyme disease referral centers, researchers report.
Reuters Health Information, December 2008
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Another Reason to Get 40 Winks? Reduced CAC
One extra hour of sleep per night is linked with a 33% reduction in the development of coronary artery calcification, according to data from a study on coronary artery disease risk in young adults.
Heartwire, December 2008
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Sleep Disorder May Lead to Parkinson's Disease or Dementia
Patients with REM-sleep behavior disorder face close to a 20% 5-year risk of developing Parkinson's disease or dementia -- a risk that rises to more than 40% after 10 years and exceeds 50% after 12 years, new research shows.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
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Another Reason to Get 40 Winks? Reduced CAC
One extra hour of sleep per night is linked with a 33% reduction in the development of coronary artery calcification, according to data from a study on coronary artery disease risk in young adults.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
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New IQ Test Scoring Method Benefits Children with Fragile X Syndrome
A new IQ scoring method provides more information than traditional IQ-test scoring for children with intellectual disabilities such as fragile X syndrome, a study reports.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
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Complex CBT Effective in Treatment of Severe Eating Disorders
A complex form of cognitive behavioral therapy that targets perfectionism and low self-esteem as well as extreme dieting, binge eating, or purging appears to be a valid treatment option for patients with particularly severe eating disorders. However, the majority of patients with eating disorders benefit from standard CBT.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
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Timely Outpatient Psychiatric Care Depends on Insurance Coverage
Following hospitalization for mental illness, individuals with Medicare insurance with equal copayments for mental and physical healthcare -- full-parity insurance -- are more likely to go for timely outpatient care, a study reports.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
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Psychological Symptoms Decrease Long-Term Quality of Life After Stroke
Depression, anxiety, and fatigue strongly predict decreased quality of life in individuals who survive aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, a new study reports.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
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Psychological Symptoms Decrease Long-Term Quality of Life After Stroke
Depression, anxiety, and fatigue strongly predict decreased quality of life in individuals who survive aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, a new study reports.
Medscape Medical News, December 2008
