Anxiety News and Research

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NARSAD to present Productive Lives Award to Randy Lewis

Randy Lewis, the SVP of supply chain and logistics for Walgreens, the nation’s largest drugstore chain, will receive the first ever Productive Lives Award from NARSAD tonight at its 22nd annual New York Awards Dinner at the Pierre Hotel.

30 Oct 2009

Shire's ADHD treatment data to be presented at the Honolulu psychiatric meeting

Shire plc, the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced today that it will present key scientific data on its Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treatments, INTUNIV(TM) (guanfacine) Extended Release Tablets, Vyvanse®( ) (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules CII, and Daytrana®( ) (methylphenidate transdermal system) CII, at a national meeting of psychiatrists to be held October 27 - November 1 in Honolulu.

30 Oct 2009

New study reviews science behind the efficacy of biofield therapies on pain management

Biofield therapies, which claim to use subtle energy to stimulate the body's healing process, are promising complementary interventions for reducing the intensity of pain in a number of conditions, reducing anxiety for hospitalized patients and reducing agitated behaviors in dementia, over and above what standard treatments can achieve.

30 Oct 2009

Researchers report preclinical results of a novel PET biomarker designed to detect malignant breast tumors

Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, supported in part by NuView Life Sciences, have published an article in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine reporting preclinical results of a novel PET biomarker designed to selectively detect malignant breast tumors.

30 Oct 2009

A step-by-step program: Cognitive behavior workbook for weight loss

Three McMaster University experts have developed a successful weight management tool in the form of a workbook which uses cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) to achieve lasting weight loss, with the goal being health - physical health, psychological healthy and a healthy relationship with food and the body instead of an obsession with numbers.

30 Oct 2009

New herbal medicinal product for reducing mental and physical stress

Marketed under the trade name Vitango® and now available from pharmacies, the product is a special extract of a highly resilient plant called Golden Root (Rhodiola rosea) that grows in the freezing conditions of Northern Europe and Asia's mountain peaks.

29 Oct 2009

New Wake-up Light to provide pleasant wake-up experience

According to a recent survey, an overwhelming 60 percent of Americans are not satisfied with their current way of waking up. Recognizing the need for a better way to start the day, especially with the arrival of daylight saving, Philips has announced today the launch of its Wake-up Light - an innovative product that provides a more pleasant wake-up experience.

29 Oct 2009

Non-surgical alternative treatment for moderate to advanced gum disease announced

BIOLASE Technology, Inc. today announced its new Deep Pocket Therapy with New Attachment™ using the Waterlase MD™ and patented Radial Firing Perio Tips™ (RFPT) for a non-surgical alternative treatment for moderate to advanced gum disease.

29 Oct 2009

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health to say goodbye to its landmark Administration Building

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) will say goodbye to its landmark Administration Building at 1001 Queen St. West in a ceremony on October 29, 2009 at 4 p.m. Demolition of the building will begin in January 2010 to make way for the next major phase of CAMH's ambitious redevelopment project, which is transforming care for Ontarians living with addiction and mental health issues.

29 Oct 2009

Positive top-line results from Phase IIb clinical trial of cariprazine announced

Forest Laboratories, Inc. and Gedeon Richter Plc today announced positive top-line results from a Phase IIb clinical trial of the novel, investigational antipsychotic agent cariprazine for the treatment of acute exacerbation of schizophrenia.

29 Oct 2009

Study shows 62.2 percent of women turn to alternative therapies before medical treatments for infertility

In a recent study from the Ohio State University Medical Center, 62.2 percent of those surveyed turned to alternative therapies before turning to more invasive medical treatments for infertility and getting pregnant.

29 Oct 2009

Depressed people more likely to overstate the frequency of physical symptoms

New research shows people who feel depressed tend to recall having more physical symptoms than they actually experienced. The study indicates that depression -- not neuroticism -- is the cause of such over-reporting.

29 Oct 2009

Two-year trial to test effectiveness of behavioral psychotherapy for young adolescents with autism

The USF Health Rothman Center for Neuropsychiatry in St. Petersburg, FL, is conducting a two-year federal trial testing the effectiveness of behavioral psychotherapy in treating anxiety among young adolescents with autism.

28 Oct 2009

Anxiety in pregnant women can impact babies' size and gestational age

A new study published in the journal Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology reveals that anxiety in pregnant women impacts their babies' size and gestational age. Specifically, women with more severe and chronic anxiety during pregnancy are more likely to have affected babies.

28 Oct 2009

H1N1 overwhelms hospitals; Sebelius addresses flu vaccine shortage

Hospitals across the country are overwhelmed "as waves of flu patients arrive at their doors, doubling their emergency room volume," USA Today reports. "Just as significant is the effect on intensive care units: A relatively small number of flu patients are requiring intensive care, but some are so ill they will need round-the-clock care for weeks.

27 Oct 2009

GI Dynamics’ EndoBarrier Gastrointestinal Liner for pre-surgical weight loss treatment demonstrates safety

GI Dynamics, a leader in non-surgical treatments for type 2 diabetes and obesity, today announced data which support the safety and efficacy of the EndoBarrier™ Gastrointestinal Liner for pre-surgical weight loss treatment, along with a positive effect on glucose homeostasis in morbidly obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

27 Oct 2009

New hygienic cutlery dispenser, DIXIE SmartStock, aids in fight against germs

Flu season is in full swing, and high-traffic establishments such as foodservice facilities must take preventive measures to ensure a hygienic and safe environment for their customers. Georgia-Pacific Professional Food Services Solutions is aiding in the fight against germs with its hygienic cutlery dispenser, DIXIE® SmartStock®.

27 Oct 2009

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

NARSAD to present Productive Lives Award to Randy Lewis

Shire's ADHD treatment data to be presented at the Honolulu psychiatric meeting

New study reviews science behind the efficacy of biofield therapies on pain management

Researchers report preclinical results of a novel PET biomarker designed to detect malignant breast tumors

A step-by-step program: Cognitive behavior workbook for weight loss

New herbal medicinal product for reducing mental and physical stress

New Wake-up Light to provide pleasant wake-up experience

Non-surgical alternative treatment for moderate to advanced gum disease announced

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health to say goodbye to its landmark Administration Building

Positive top-line results from Phase IIb clinical trial of cariprazine announced

Study shows 62.2 percent of women turn to alternative therapies before medical treatments for infertility

Depressed people more likely to overstate the frequency of physical symptoms

Two-year trial to test effectiveness of behavioral psychotherapy for young adolescents with autism

Anxiety in pregnant women can impact babies' size and gestational age

H1N1 overwhelms hospitals; Sebelius addresses flu vaccine shortage

GI Dynamics’ EndoBarrier Gastrointestinal Liner for pre-surgical weight loss treatment demonstrates safety

New hygienic cutlery dispenser, DIXIE SmartStock, aids in fight against germs

New systematic study for managing treatment-resistant bipolar depression

New therapy for decreasing anxiety and improving psychological well-being in children

Deep brain stimulation: New treatment option for people with severe Tourette syndrome

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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