Research & journals
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15th February 2013
Ending the Silence on Gun Violence
Article published in Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry looks at firearm violence in the US Washington D.C., February 15, 2013 – In the wake of the tragic mass shooting in Newtown, CT, in December 2012,... Read more
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14th February 2013
Maturitas Publishes a Clinical Guide on Lichen Sclerosus
Amsterdam, February 14, 2013 – Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announced today the publication of a clinical guide by the European Menopause and Andropause Society (EMAS) in its journal Maturitas on lichen... Read more
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14th February 2013
Life Experiences Put Their Stamp on the Next Generation: New Insights from Epigenetics
A review from Biological Psychiatry Philadelphia, PA, February 14, 2013 – The 18th century natural philosopher Jean-Baptiste Lamarck proposed that the necks of giraffes lengthened as a consequence of the cumulative effort, across generations, to reach leaves just out of... Read more
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13th February 2013
Novel Test Streamlines Testing for Huntington Disease
High level of sensitivity and specificity reduces need for additional testing, reported in The Journal of Molecular DiagnosticsPhiladelphia, PA, February 13, 2013 – A new test may help to streamline genetic testing for Huntington Disease (HD) by generating accurate results,... Read more
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12th February 2013
Does Race Make a Difference in Monitoring of Opioid Pain Therapy?
New study reveals racial disparities in chronic pain management, reports PAIN® Philadelphia, PA, February 12, 2013 – Opioids are frequently prescribed for pain management in noncancer patients, but recommended clinical guidelines for monitoring effectiveness and signs of drug abuse are... Read more
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12th February 2013
Scopolamine: An Old Drug with New Psychiatric Applications
Reports new study in Biological Psychiatry Philadelphia, PA, February 12, 2013 – Scopolamine is an anticholinergic drug with many uses. For example, it prevents nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness. However, scopolamine is re-emerging as an antidepressant, with recent studies showing... Read more
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11th February 2013
Elsevier Announces the Launch of a New Journal: Journal of Forensic Radiology and Imaging
Official new journal of the International Society of Forensic Radiology and Imaging (ISFRI) now available on ScienceDirect Amsterdam, February 11, 2013 – Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announces the launch of Journal... Read more
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5th February 2013
Elsevier Announces the First International Conference on Global Food Security
Conference to take place September 29 –October 2, 2013 inthe Netherlands Amsterdam, February 5, 2013 – Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and solutions, announces the First International Conference on Global Food Security, taking place... Read more
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5th February 2013
Wearable Cameras Provide New Insight into Lifestyle Behaviors and Health
Findings published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine San Diego, CA, February 5, 2013 – Understanding the relationships between lifestyle behaviors and health outcomes can be enhanced by the use of wearable cameras, concludes a collection of studies in... Read more
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5th February 2013
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Could Help Reduce Smoking
New Study Among Current and Former Smokers in Four Countries Reveals Awareness, Perceptions, and Usage Patterns, American Journal of Preventive Medicine Reports San Diego, CA, February 5, 2013 – Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), or e-cigarettes, debuted in China in... Read more
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4th February 2013
New Criteria for Automated Preschool Vision Screening
Evidence-Based Guidelines Published in the Journal of AAPOS San Francisco, CA, February 4, 2012 – The Vision Screening Committee of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, the professional organization for pediatric eye care, has revised its guidelines for... Read more
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1st February 2013
Study: Infection Preventionists Know Safe Care
Washington, DC, February 1, 2013 – There is general agreement among hospital infection preventionists (IPs) with respect to which practices have weak or strong evidence supporting their use to prevent healthcare-associated infection, according to a new study published in the... Read more
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1st February 2013
If You Are Impulsive, Take Modafinil and Count to Ten
Reports new study in Biological Psychiatry Philadelphia, PA, February 1, 2013 – Poor impulse control contributes to one’s inability to control the consumption of rewarding substances, like food, alcohol, and other drugs. This can lead to the development of addiction.... Read more
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31st January 2013
Disulfiram: New Support for an Old Addiction Drug
From a new study in Biological Psychiatry Philadelphia, PA, January 31, 2013 – Disulfiram was the first medication approved for the treatment of alcoholism over 50 years ago. It works, at least in part, by preventing the metabolism of an... Read more
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30th January 2013
Rats, Like Humans, Return to Drinking Once Punishment Is Removed
Reports new study in Biological Psychiatry Philadelphia, PA, January 30, 2013 – Once heavy drinking impairs function, a variety of punishment-related threats may motivate people to stop drinking: spouses may threaten divorce, employers may threaten job loss, and courts threaten... Read more
