What Does MRI Study of Cognitive Loss and Brain Loss Tell Us?
Psychiatry General Medicine
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To assess the importance of mild abnormalities on MRI, researchers compared qualitative image scores with three cognitive test scores in 1538 middle-aged subjects (average age, . . .
By Keith A. Johnson, MD
December 7, 2005
Experience of Child Abuse and Later Perpetuation of Violence
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Studies of child abuse and adult domestic violence often focus on the experiences of girls and women. To examine physical abuse experiences in men, researchers . . .
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
December 7, 2005
Adjunctive Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for IBS
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Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has shown promise for treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but has not been evaluated in primary care settings. In this randomized trial . . .
By Keith I. Marton, MD
November 16, 2005
Acupuncture for Tension Headaches
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Whether acupuncture is effective for tension headaches is controversial. In this multicenter German trial, 270 adults with a history of tension headaches (≥8 days of . . .
By Keith I. Marton, MD
November 16, 2005
Frequent Flyers? Look for Somatization
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Somatization is the expression of psychological distress through physical symptoms. In patients with somatoform disorders (e.g., hypochondriasis, somatization disorder), the physical symptoms cause significant suffering . . .
By Nada L. Stotland, MD, MPH
November 16, 2005
Quick Screen for Maternal Depression
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Only about 8% of pediatricians screen mothers for depression, despite its 5% to 10% prevalence among women of parenting age and its possible negative psychological . . .
By Martin T. Stein, MD
November 16, 2005
Psychological Reactions to the London Bombings
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What are the psychological effects of terrorist attacks? To assess reactions to the July 7, 2005, bombings in London, investigators conducted a cross-sectional telephone survey . . .
By Keith I. Marton, MD
November 16, 2005
In Search of the Perfect Body
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The medical literature and the general press have reported on adolescent use of anabolic steroids, but teens may also use other products or supplements to . . .
By Alain Joffe, MD, MPH, FAAP
November 2, 2005
Choosing Among Second-Generation Antidepressants
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Second-generation antidepressants (those that selectively inhibit neurotransmitter activity or reuptake) are as efficacious as older antidepressants (e.g., tricyclics) and have more favorable side-effects profiles. Which . . .
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
November 2, 2005
Predicting Alcohol Withdrawal in Medical Inpatients
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The diagnosis of alcohol dependence is often missed in medical inpatients, and patients can suffer serious consequences of withdrawal. These U.K. researchers examined the ability . . .
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
November 2, 2005
