Winter Depression Not as Common as Many Think
Winter Depression Not as Common as Many Think
"But that's not the same as long-lasting sadness, hopelessness, and problems with appetite and sleep — real signs of a clinical depression." According to Kerr, people who believe they have SAD should… Continue reading
Daily Challenge #1 + Meds
Daily Challenge #1 + Meds
Today’s challenge….what’s yours?
Understanding supports for Alzheimer's patients
Examples include: agitation/self-protective behaviour; relentless exit seeking placing the person at risk; physically responsive/angry behaviour; and refusing care or treatment contributing to negative health consequences.… Continue reading
Suicide in the Blood – Experts Respond
Suicide in the blood – experts respond
The authors hope such biomarkers, along with other tools, including neuropsychological tests and socio-demographic checklists, ultimately can help identify people who are at risk, leading to pre-emptive intervention, counselling, and saved lives. The… Continue reading
Why Do People Say Antidepressants “Save Lives” When They Have Been Disastrous for Me?
Question by James D: Why do people say antidepressants “save lives” when they have been disastrous for me?
I keep hearing the psychologist, psychiatrist, friends, everyone tell me antidepressants save lives.
They not only make me feel more “muted” as… Continue reading
Biological Activities of Phosphocitrate: A Potential Meniscal Protective Agent.
Biological activities of phosphocitrate: a potential meniscal protective agent.
Biomed Res Int. 2013; 2013: 726581
Sun Y, Roberts A, Mauerhan DR, Sun AR, Norton HJ, Hanley EN
Phosphocitrate (PC) inhibited meniscal calcification and the development of calcium crystal-associated osteoarthritis… Continue reading
An Essential Requirement for the Licensing of New Antibiotics Is the Provision of Data on Efficacy and Safety Obtained From Clinical Trials in Which Patients Are Randomized to Receive Either the Experimental Drug or a Comparator Antibiotic Regarded as a Standard Treatment Option. Preface.
An essential requirement for the licensing of new antibiotics is the provision of data on efficacy and safety obtained from clinical trials in which patients are randomized to receive either the experimental drug or a comparator antibiotic regarded as a… Continue reading
Advanced Drug Delivery to the Lymphatic System: Lipid-Based Nanoformulations.
Advanced drug delivery to the lymphatic system: lipid-based nanoformulations.
Int J Nanomedicine. 2013; 8: 2733-44
Khan AA, Mudassir J, Mohtar N, Darwis Y
The delivery of drugs and bioactive compounds via the lymphatic system is complex and dependent on… Continue reading