SSRIs and Soy Proteins Are Disappointing in Postmenopausal Women
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Questions about the safety of hormone therapy in postmenopausal women have led to efforts to find effective alternatives. In two European studies, investigators examined the . . .
By Robert W. Rebar, MD
March 24, 2005
Eating Disorder? Consider Anxiety Disorder, Too
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Anorexia and bulimia nervosa frequently co-occur with mood and anxiety symptoms. These researchers sought to determine the prevalence of diagnosable anxiety disorders in patients with . . .
By Nada L. Stotland, MD, MPH
March 9, 2005
Shorter Hospice Stays: More Depression in Surviving Family Caregivers
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Caring for a loved one who is expected to die is stressful, and hospice care should be a relief to family caregivers. Because hospice stays . . .
By Nada L. Stotland, MD, MPH
March 9, 2005
Interventions in Elementary School Improve Functioning in Adulthood
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How sustainable are interventions designed to promote the healthy development of children at high risk for later social and emotional difficulties? In 1981, the authors . . .
By Harlan R. Gephart, MD
March 9, 2005
Artificial Food Coloring Promotes Hyperactivity
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In 1982, the National Institutes of Health found that controlled trials indicated "a limited positive association" (emphasis added) between decreased hyperactivity and elimination of artificial . . .
By Martin T. Stein, MD
March 9, 2005
Popular Diets Work About the Same (Not Much)
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Given the lack of good data about popular diets, researchers decided to compare the effectiveness of such diets for weight loss and cardiac risk-factor reduction. . . .
By Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
February 24, 2005
Concurrent Prescribing of Anticholinergic Drugs and Cholinesterase Inhibitors
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Anticholinergic agents antagonize the effects of cholinesterase inhibitors, which are used to treat Alzheimer dementia. Moreover, anticholinergic drugs frequently cause central-nervous-system side effects in people . . .
By Allan S. Brett, MD
February 24, 2005
Considering Ethnic and Regional Differences in Children with ADHD
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The American Academy of Pediatrics' guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD provide evidenced-based criteria for use by primary care clinicians. These guidelines, however, . . .
By Martin T. Stein, MD
February 24, 2005
Quality of Life for Children with ADHD
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The major symptoms of childhood ADHD are hyperactivity (in two thirds of patients), inattention, and impulsive behavior. The impact of these symptoms on the child's . . .
By Harlan R. Gephart, MD
February 24, 2005
Fighting Fatigue
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The ideal treatment for adolescents with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is not clear, and the prospect of improving functional outcomes without resorting to medication is . . .
By Alain Joffe, MD, MPH, FAAP
February 24, 2005
