News articles tagged with 'psychiatric' (Page 13)
Genes' role expands in alcohol dependence
— 25 Apr 2008 18:17 | HealthThe influence of genetics increases as young women transition from taking their first drink to becoming alcoholics. A team of researchers at Washington University School of Medicine…
Study offers first-ever look at treatment practices for nonepileptic seizures
— 22 Apr 2008 14:59 | HealthA new nationwide clinician survey provides the first comprehensive look at what is community care or 'treatment as usual' for nonepileptic seizures (NES), laying the groundwork for…
Mood markers isolated in blood open informative window into brain functioning and disease
— 26 Feb 2008 17:50 | HealthIndiana University School of Medicine researchers have isolated biomarkers in the blood that identify mood disorders, a breakthrough that may change the way bipolar illness is diagnosed…
New Rhode Island Hospital study shows inadequate diagnostic criteria for eating disorders
— 6 Feb 2008 11:08 | HealthA new study by Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University suggests that the DSM-IV criteria for eating disorders have limited clinical utility. Researchers recommend a broadening of…
Use of patient restraints reduced through use of consultation program
— 4 Feb 2008 21:15 | HealthA new study in the journal Perspectives in Psychiatric Care reveals that when an outside professional consultation team worked closely with the staff, providing better staff training…
Study raises questions about diagnosis, medical treatment of ADHD
— 23 Jan 2008 09:33 | HealthA new UCLA study shows that only about half of children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, exhibit the cognitive defects commonly associated with the…
Religion habit cuts anxiety in women
— 1 Jan 2008 17:34 | HealthFor many, religious activity changes between childhood and adulthood, and a new study finds this could affect one's mental health. According to Temple University's Joanna Maselko, Sc.D.,…