Obesity: New Information, Surprising Findings
Psychiatry General Medicine
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Although numerous studies have linked various risk factors with obesity in childhood and adulthood, many were retrospective and inadequately controlled for confounding variables. Two new . . .
By Howard Bauchner, MD
September 7, 2005
Does St. John’s Wort Impair the Pill’s Efficacy?
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In this clinical trial funded by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, investigators examined the interaction between St. John’s wort and oral contraceptives . . .
By Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
September 7, 2005
Dietary Calcium and Vitamin D Might Prevent PMS
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In this case-control study among Nurses’ Health Study II participants, investigators examined the effects of calcium and vitamin D intake on the incidence of premenstrual . . .
By Ann J. Davis, MD
September 7, 2005
ED Pediatricians Underestimate Posttraumatic Stress Responses
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Acute stress responses (ASRs) are common reactions to traumatic stressors, both experienced and witnessed. Study results suggest that parents and physicians underestimate the deleterious effects . . .
By Martin T. Stein, MD
September 7, 2005
Effective Treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder
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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) — with its symptoms of anger, abrupt mood changes, and impulsive, destructive behavior — brings serious dysfunction, emotional pain, and stress . . .
By Nada L. Stotland, MD, MPH
September 7, 2005
Hispanic Mothers: Distance and Depression
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In their quest for better lives, many families immigrate to the U.S. member by member, rather than together. Not infrequently, mothers leave their children behind . . .
By Nada L. Stotland, MD, MPH
September 7, 2005
Single Molecules Affect Complex Behaviors in Animals — And Humans
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Animal and human behavior is complex and clearly is influenced by the actions of others and by past life experiences. For that reason, many people . . .
By Anthony L. Komaroff, MD
August 17, 2005
Further Evidence of PANDAS
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The association between streptococcal infection and development of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Tourette syndrome (TS), or tic disorders (collectively termed PANDAS, for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders . . .
By Howard Bauchner, MD
August 17, 2005
Restless Legs Syndrome: Fairly Common, Very Disruptive
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Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs (usually due to uncomfortable sensations in them) while lying down or . . .
By Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
August 3, 2005
Is Social Anxiety a Barrier to Medical Care?
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Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is characterized by fear and avoidance of situations in which attention might be focused on the individual — for example, going . . .
By Nada L. Stotland, MD, MPH
August 3, 2005
