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CME
FDA Approvals: Amitiza, Strattera, NovoSeven RT
The FDA has approved a new indication for lubiprostone (Amitiza), an expanded indication for atomoxetine HCl (Strattera), and a new formulation of recombinant coagulation factor VIIa (NovoSeven RT).
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME/CE
FDA Reports Highlight Risks of Insulin and Analgesic Pump Use in Teens
A retrospective study suggests that adolescents are a special population deserving careful consideration of risk and benefit for use of device technology, but further studies are needed.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Beta-Catenin Upregulation in Brains of Alcoholics Suggests Therapeutic Target
Using proteomics analysis of brain tissue samples, scientists in the US and Australia have found that the beta-catenin signal transduction pathway is upregulated in alcoholism, according to a report in the June issue of Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.
Reuters Health Information, May 2008
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Brain Imaging Studies Shed Light on Anhedonia in Depression
Imaging studies of patients with depression have identified brain-circuit abnormalities that correlated with symptoms of anhedonia, researchers report.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Abnormalities in Developing Adolescent Brain Seen in Bipolar Disorder
Preliminary brain-imaging findings suggest that bipolar disorder develops in adolescence; future treatments may prevent progression of these brain changes.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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How Does the Brain Differ in Pediatric Bipolar Disorder vs Severe Irritability and ADHD?
In preliminary studies, imaging techniques show different brain pathophysiology in children with bipolar disease vs children with severe irritability and ADHD.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Stressed Mothers of Ill Children Seek Help for Other Symptoms, Not Depression
Chronically stressed mothers of children with leukemia were highly likely to have anxiety, depression, and somatic symptoms, in a small study from Mexico.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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CME/CE
Nonergot Dopamine Agonists Helpful for Restless Legs Syndrome
A meta-analysis shows that nonergot dopamine agonists may significantly reduce symptom severity, but a significant proportion of patients will discontinue use as a result of adverse events.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Low Levels of Serum 25(OH)D Linked With Depression in Elderly Patients
In a large, population-based study of elderly patients, low levels of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and increased parathyroid hormone levels were linked with depression.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Slow Prenatal and Infant Growth Linked to Hostility in Adult Life
A study published in the April issue of Psychosomatic Medicine shows that adults with higher levels of hostility were lighter at birth and throughout childhood than less hostile people.
Reuters Health Information, May 2008
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Antipsychotics in Kids May Add Weight
Study shows drugs cause changes in body fat and blood fat levels.
WebMD Health News, May 2008
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Gamma Knife Snips OCD in Bud
High-tech procedure cuts abnormal brain wiring linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder.
WebMD Health News, May 2008
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Monthly Shot Treats Schizophrenia
The second-generation atypical psychotic injectable drug paliperidone could make treatment plans easier to follow.
WebMD Health News, May 2008
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Poll Finds Sleep Problems Persist in People on Antidepressants
Harris online survey finds that many patients attribute sleep disturbance to the medications.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Collision Survivors Show High Rates of Psychiatric Disorders
Researchers say healthcare teams should look more carefully for hidden problems.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Hospital Discharge Study Gives New Overview of Schizophrenia and Comorbidity
Authors argue for more attention to a variety of possible comorbid diagnoses among schizophrenia patients.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Dysfunctional Voiding in Women Linked to Increased Depression, Anxiety
Women with dysfunctional voiding experience a greater degree of depression and anxiety compared to asymptomatic controls, according to a study published in the April issue of Urology.
Reuters Health Information, May 2008
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Autistic Behavior Onset Appears to Coincide With Brain Overgrowth at 12 Months
Changes in behavior and brain circumference appear around 12 months of age in infants later diagnosed with autism, converging research suggests.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Differences in Service Use Between Schizophrenic and Schizoaffective Patients
A new study suggests the 2 disorders place distinctive demands on the system, say researchers.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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What Your Patients Are Reading: Long-Term NSAID Use Protective Against Alzheimer's
Long-term use of NSAIDs (particularly ibuprofen) may ward off dementia, hypertension is responsible for a large percentage of disease burden worldwide, chocolate may lower the risk for preeclampsia, exclusively breast-fed children are smarter than their classmates, and cosmetic filler injections may cause acute renal failure.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
