Long-Term Cognitive Effects of Childhood Cancer Treatment
Psychiatry General Medicine
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Early attempts at treating childhood cancer largely focused on improving life expectancy. However, as more children survived longer, the unintended neurologic and endocrine complications of . . .
By David L. Bachman, MD
April 20, 2005
Emotional Events May Be Immediate Triggers of Stroke
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Although the underlying vascular risks associated with stroke are well understood, the immediate factors that trigger an acute event have not been studied extensively. To . . .
By Louis R. Caplan, MD
April 20, 2005
Parasuicide: Who's Serious?
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After dealing with the immediate effects of overdose, poison, or other self-injurious behavior in patients attempting suicide, clinicians are often left wondering what to do . . .
By Nada L. Stotland, MD, MPH
April 20, 2005
Fidgeting and Obesity
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The number of simple movements one makes during each day (called non-exercise activity thermogenesis, or NEAT) is associated more closely with body weight than is . . .
By Anthony L. Komaroff, MD
April 6, 2005
"Stress Cardiomyopathy" -- Myocardial Stunning After Sudden Emotional Stress
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In this interesting report from two Johns Hopkins-affiliated hospitals, researchers describe an unusual syndrome, "stress cardiomyopathy."
By Allan S. Brett, MD
April 6, 2005
Do Statins Reduce Risk for Dementia?
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Several cross-sectional and case-control studies have suggested that statins protect against development of dementia. However, prospective studies are better suited to examine this relation.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
April 6, 2005
Major Mental Illnesses Increase Perinatal Complications
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Mood and cognitive impairments in pregnant women interfere with maternal nutrition, exercise, sleep, and adherence to prenatal care, while the associated anxiety can affect the . . .
By Nada L. Stotland, MD, MPH
April 6, 2005
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Midlife Women
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To assess the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among women in midlife, investigators examined the longitudinal association between CAM and use of conventional . . .
By Robert W. Rebar, MD
March 24, 2005
Moderate Drinking Might Decrease Risk for Cognitive Decline
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Studies of moderate drinking and risk for cognitive impairment have yielded inconsistent results. To assess the effects of alcohol on cognitive function, researchers from the . . .
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
March 24, 2005
Weight Loss Is Associated with Early Dementia
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Unintentional weight loss in elders often raises suspicion of malignancy. This study reminds us to think about early dementia in these situations. Researchers followed a . . .
By Allan S. Brett, MD
March 24, 2005
