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New study sheds light on anorexia nervosa

A study led by Howard Steiger, PhD, head of the Douglas Mental Health University Institute Eating Disorders Program, in Montreal, in collaboration with Linda Booij, a researcher with Sainte-Justine Hospital and an assistant professor at Queen's University, is the first to observe effects suggesting that the longer one suffers from active anorexia nervosa (AN), the more likely they are to show disorder-relevant alterations in DNA methylation.

9 Feb 2015

Groundbreaking study reveals potential dangers of ice hockey for young athletes

James Hudziak, M.D., has two children who love ice hockey. His son skates for his college team and one of his daughters plays in high school.

9 Feb 2015

Study explores effects of medical marijuana in children and teens with ASD, ADHD

As medical marijuana becomes increasingly accepted, there is growing interest in its use for children and adolescents with developmental and behavioral problems such as autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a review in the February Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, the official journal of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics.

9 Feb 2015

Females' social media posts about heart health and stroke multiply by a factor of 6

Treato, the leading source of "patient voice" insights from across the social web, today announced the release of a new infographic about heart health based on a Treato analysis of over a million mentions of heart disease in patient and caregiver social media conversations.

9 Feb 2015

Second opinions can optimize outcomes and avoid needless expenses

Mary Rockland was in a panic when she learned that she was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Like many patients, she trusted her doctor when he told her that a lump in her breast was cancerous, and relied on his judgment when he recommended a bilateral mastectomy.

6 Feb 2015

Psychiatric Times introduces new information on anxiety disorders

UBM Medica US announces that Psychiatric Times, a leading online community for mental health professionals, introduces the latest information on anxiety disorders.

6 Feb 2015

Researchers identify a common pattern across different psychiatric disorders

In a study analyzing whole-brain images from nearly 16,000 people, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine identified a common pattern across a spectrum of psychiatric disorders that are widely perceived to be quite distinct.

4 Feb 2015

Bionomics initiates BNC210 Phase 1b clinical trial in healthy volunteers

Bionomics Limited has initiated a Phase 1b clinical trial in healthy volunteers of BNC210, the Company's drug candidate in development for the treatment of anxiety and depression.

2 Feb 2015

Shire announces FDA approval of Vyvanse Capsules for binge eating disorder

Shire plc announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules (CII), the first and only medication for the treatment of moderate to severe binge eating disorder (B.E.D.) in adults, shown to significantly reduce the mean number of binge days per week.

30 Jan 2015

K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital introduces Meridian Dentistry for Children

K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center introduces Meridian Dentistry for Children, a specialized, full-service, dental practice for infants, children and adolescents in a child-friendly, caring environment.

30 Jan 2015

Menopause does not exacerbate or cause sleep problems, shows study

Women in their late thirties and forties who have trouble sleeping are more than three times more likely to suffer sleep problems during menopause than women who have an easier time getting shut-eye, according to a new study by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

30 Jan 2015

Leading academics underscore the importance of diet and nutrition for mental Health

Evidence is rapidly growing showing vital relationships between both diet quality and potential nutritional deficiencies and mental health, a new international collaboration led by the University of Melbourne and Deakin University has revealed.

30 Jan 2015

Research reveals key protein structure, paves way for better anti-anxiety drugs

When new medicines are invented, the drug may hit the intended target and nullify the symptoms, but nailing a bull's eye - one that produces zero side effects - can be quite elusive.

30 Jan 2015

FDA clears AliveCor's automated detectors that record and display ECG rhythm

AliveCor, Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the company clearance for two new algorithms giving users instant feedback on their electrocardiogram (ECG) recordings and expanding its automated interpretation service offerings.

From AliveCor, Inc. 29 Jan 2015

electroCore’s non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation therapy safe, effective across a variety of conditions

Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) ‘improves the safety and tolerability of VNS making it more accessible and facilitating further investigations across a wide range of uses when compared with surgically implanted VNS’ according to a review in the European Journal of Neurology.

29 Jan 2015

Rogers' regional medical director to address issue of childhood anxiety at NATSAP conference

Stephanie C. Eken, M.D., F.A.A.P., a regional medical director with Rogers Behavioral Health System, will address the issue of childhood anxiety at the 2015 National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) conference on February 6 in Nashville, TN.

28 Jan 2015

Researchers advance generalized concept for future studies of mental resilience

Researchers at the Research Center Translational Neurosciences of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz in Germany have advanced a generalized concept as the basis for future studies of mental resilience. Their new approach is based on a mechanistic theory which takes as its starting point the appraisals made by the brain in response to exposure to stressful or threatening situations.

28 Jan 2015

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

New study sheds light on anorexia nervosa

Groundbreaking study reveals potential dangers of ice hockey for young athletes

Study explores effects of medical marijuana in children and teens with ASD, ADHD

Females' social media posts about heart health and stroke multiply by a factor of 6

Second opinions can optimize outcomes and avoid needless expenses

Psychiatric Times introduces new information on anxiety disorders

Researchers identify a common pattern across different psychiatric disorders

Bionomics initiates BNC210 Phase 1b clinical trial in healthy volunteers

Shire announces FDA approval of Vyvanse Capsules for binge eating disorder

K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital introduces Meridian Dentistry for Children

Menopause does not exacerbate or cause sleep problems, shows study

Leading academics underscore the importance of diet and nutrition for mental Health

Research reveals key protein structure, paves way for better anti-anxiety drugs

FDA clears AliveCor's automated detectors that record and display ECG rhythm

electroCore’s non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation therapy safe, effective across a variety of conditions

Rogers' regional medical director to address issue of childhood anxiety at NATSAP conference

Researchers advance generalized concept for future studies of mental resilience

ICU patients using ventilators could benefit from assistive communication tools

Researchers probe possibility of reversing medications' adverse cognitive effects

Infants show consistent patterns of brain activity in response to painful vaccinations

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Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

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