Depression :: Team approach to treat depression in elderly people
A “team approach” to treat depression in elderly people produces effective, lasting results, a new U.S. study finds.
Therapy
Cancer :: Sutent, sunitinib for Gastrointestinal – Stomach Cancer, Kidney Cancer
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced approval of Sutent (sunitinib), a new targeted anti-cancer treatment for patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), a rare stomach cancer, and advanced kidney cancer. This action marks the first time the agency has approved a new oncology product for two indications simultaneously.
Alzheimer’s Disease :: Alzheimer’s disease links to abnormal cell division
A new study in mice suggests that Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may be triggered when adult neurons try to divide. The finding helps researchers understand what goes wrong in the disease and may lead to new ways of treating it.
Yoga :: Yoga creates peace among busy youth
Yoga is becoming a popular activity for children, according to local yoga instructor Teresa Stackhouse in Lawrence.
Unani :: Lead found in Unani medicines
Alternative medicine products with dangerous levels of lead, mercury and arsenic may be on sale in some stores across Canada, federal regulators warn.
Depression :: Antidepressants effective against depression
Depression can strike at any age and treatment options can vary, but a new study suggests antidepressants remain one of the most effective ways to treat the illness.
Acupuncture :: Menopausal women may want to try acupuncture
The Pittsburgh Channel looks at the use of acupuncture in treating hot flashes, which the British Acupuncture Council has confirmed as an effective treatment after reviewing five small studies.
Acupuncture :: Needling away pain of labor
Brooklyn hospital turns to acupuncture as homeopathic option to anesthetics for mothers-to-be. Acupuncture is being combined with Western medicine during labor and delivery at the Brooklyn hospital in what officials there say could become a viable option to pain-relieving drugs.
Trichotillomania :: Cognitive Behavior Therapy for TTM – tricholomania
Broadly stated, cognitive-behavior therapy is based on learning theory which has shown that as we practice new behaviors and thoughts in response to familiar emotions or situations, our brain’s physical structure actually changes, too. We develop new neural pathways and, with repetition, the new behavior becomes an automatic response.
Lupus :: An Historical Aspect
The source of the name “lupus” is unclear. All explanations originate with the characteristic butterfly-shaped malar rash that the disease classically exhibits across the nose and cheeks.