Anxiety :: Now anxious people can counsel themselves
People suffering from anxiety disorders can help themselves using approaches based on cognitive behavioral therapies, according to a new book by a University of Manchester psychologist.
Board
Healthcare :: AMA calls for investigation of store-based health clinics
The US American Medical Association (AMA) announced that it would call for investigations into potential conflicts of interest posed by joint ventures between store-based health clinics and pharmacy chains.
Prostate Cancer :: New method for combating prostate cancer developed by Hebrew University Barenholz Prize Winner
A novel method of drug delivery to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells has been developed by a doctoral candidate in pharmacy at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Obesity :: Overweight children not being managed
Children with weight problems are rarely managed by their family doctors, and doctors are missing a vital opportunity to redress the obesity epidemic, new research from the NSW Centre for Overweight and Obesity has found.
Parkinson’s Disease :: Gene therapy shows safety & improvement in Parkinson’s disease
Neurologix, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NRGX) today announced the publication in the June 23 issue of the journal The Lancet of positive results from the first ever gene therapy trial for Parkinson?s disease and the first report of direct gene transfer into a patient?s own brain cells for any adult neurodegenerative disease.
Ovarian Cancer :: Ovarian cancer groups support consensus on ovarian cancer symptoms
Statement on the Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Consensus issued from the Ovarian & Gynecologic Cancer Coalition/Rhonda’s Club and In My Sister’s Care:
Health Insurance :: US health insurance co. suspend some Medicare health plans
Prominent Medicare health plans strengthen consumer protections and voluntarily pledge to temporarily suspend non-group PFFS marketing. Statement of AHIP President and CEO Karen Ignagni on landmark industry pledge:
Diabetes :: Exercise helps people with diabetes
Diabetes is often called a lifestyle disease, and now a new study from the University of Missouri-Columbia verifies that a lifestyle change brings strong improvements.
Breast Cancer :: Simple steps make breast cancer survivors eager to exercise
Simple steps, like giving breast cancer survivors an exercise workbook or step pedometer, can improve their quality of life and fatigue levels.
Sleep Apnea :: Patients treated for OSA at an AASM accredited sleep center more likely to adhere to CPAP
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a major public health problem that, if untreated, can be deadly. Despite the proven reliability of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in treating OSA, resistance and intolerance to CPAP poses limitations to its use.