News articles tagged with 'illness' (Page 13)
Respiratory illnesses - a concern for travellers to China for the Olympics
— 31 Jul 2008 09:33 | HealthAs 600,000 visitors and athletes gear up to travel to China for the 2008 Olympic Games, travellers should be most concerned about respiratory illnesses and dog bites, according to report…
Schizophrenia linked to dysfunction in molecular brain pathway activated by marijuana
— 10 Jul 2008 16:06 | HealthAlterations in a molecular brain pathway activated by marijuana may contribute to the cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of General…
Women who commit sexual offences often have mental problems
— 15 May 2008 10:21 | HealthWomen who commit sexual offences are just as likely to have mental problems or drug addictions as other violent female criminals. This according to the largest study ever conducted…
Quit smoking message not getting air time in mental health care
— 12 May 2008 15:57 | HealthPeople with mental illness are not receiving the support they need to stop smoking, despite high rates of nicotine dependence and deaths from cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses…
Lack of motivation in schizophrenia linked to brain chemical imbalance
— 8 May 2008 07:09 | HealthA study of patients with psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia suggests an alternative explanation for why many sufferers lack motivation. The research is described today BioMed…
Mental disorders cost society billions in unearned income
— 7 May 2008 10:04 | HealthMajor mental disorders cost the nation at least $193 billion annually in lost earnings alone, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health's National Institute…
Beyond the terminal: Palliative care
— 16 Apr 2008 13:16 | HealthPalliative care was once reserved for patients when all curative options had been exhausted and death was imminent, but now it is considered an integral part of the care that should…
Second depression centre in U.S. opens
— 14 Apr 2008 15:02 | HealthFor decades, cancer centres and heart centres across the country have worked together to improve patient care, set national standards and foster new research for all types of cancer…
Health 'shocks' diminish wealth more later in life
— 10 Apr 2008 08:08 | HealthA new study underscores the need for seniors to maintain their health - in order to maintain their wealth. Building on a 2003 study that found that healthy seniors are more likely to…
Restrictive drug policies often cause schizophrenic patients to discontinue medication
— 2 Apr 2008 07:35 | HealthPolicies requiring authorisation before physicians can prescribe newer medications to schizophrenic patients may be counter-productive. According to a new study, patients in Maine's…