
Link Found Between Depression, Early Stages Of Chronic Kidney Disease
One in five patients with
chronic kidney disease is
depressed, even before
beginning long-term dialysis
therapy or developing
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Light At Night Linked To Symptoms Of Depression In Mice
Too much light at night can
lead to symptoms of
depression, according to a
new study in mice.
Researchers found that mice
housed in a lighted room 24
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Map Of Your Brain May Reveal Early Mental Illness
Researchers are producing
topographical maps of
people's healthy and
schizophrenic brains in an
effort to develop the first
scientific tool for early
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Many Genetic Contributions To Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder Discovered
Scientists have discovered
that many common genetic
variants contribute to a
person's risk of
schizophrenia, providing the
... > full story
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New Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Clinic Offers Noninvasive Treatment For Major Depression
November 7, 2009 Rush University Medical Center has opened the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Clinic to offer patients suffering from major depression a safe, effective, non-drug treatment. TMS therapy is ... > full story -
Psychiatric Impact Of Torture Could Be Amplified By Head Injury
November 6, 2009 Depression and other emotional symptoms in survivors of torture and other traumatic experiences may be exacerbated by the effects of head injuries, according to a new study. The researchers found ... > full story -
Use Of Cannabinoids Could Help Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Patients
November 4, 2009 Use of cannabinoids (marijuana) could assist in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder patients, according to a new ... > full story -
Genes And Environment May Interact To Influence Risk For Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
November 3, 2009 Individuals who experience both childhood adversity and traumatic events in adulthood appear more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder than those exposed to only one of these types of ... > full story -
Deep Brain Stimulation Gives Hope For Very Severe Depression
November 3, 2009 Thanks to a new method, there is a reason for hope for patients with very severe depression. Physicians in Germany have treated ten patients with deep brain stimulation. Subsequent to this treatment, ... > full story -
Use Of Antipsychotic Medications By Children And Adolescents Associated With Significant Weight Gain
October 29, 2009 Many pediatric and adolescent patients who received second-generation antipsychotic medications experienced significant weight gain, along with varied adverse effects on cholesterol and triglyceride ... > full story -
Pregnant Women Risk Early Delivery From Using Psychiatric Medication
October 29, 2009 Women who used psychiatric medication during pregnancy have triple the odds of delivering ... > full story -
PTSD Less Common Than Depression And Alcohol Misuse Amongst UK Troops
October 29, 2009 Common mental disorders, such as depression and alcohol misuse, are the top psychological problems amongst UK troops post-deployment and not post traumatic stress disorder as is widely believed. A ... > full story -
Deep Brain Stimulation May Be Effective Treatment For Tourette's Syndrome
October 28, 2009 Deep brain stimulation may be a safe and effective treatment for Tourette's syndrome, according to new research. The first symptoms of Tourette syndrome are almost always noticed in childhood and ... > full story -
Two Brain Structures Key To Emotional Balance Especially In Threatening Situations
October 23, 2009 Researchers have discovered that a primitive region of the brain responsible for sensorimotor control also has an important role in regulating emotional responses to threatening situations. This ... > full story
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