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Cerecor Initiates Phase II Trial of CERC-301 to Treat Major Depressive

Cerecor initiates Phase II trial of CERC-301 to treat major depressive
The company's oral, selective NMDA receptor subunit 2B (NR2B) antagonist CERC-301is indicated for the adjunctive treatment of subjects with major depressive disorder (MDD) who have not adequately responded… Continue reading

In the Heat of the Day

In the heat of the day
Second, wear UV resistant, light-coloured clothing, sunglasses and a hat and regularly apply sun block lotion with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least at 40. If sunburn does occur, you can minimise… Continue reading

New MTHFR Gene Test Extends Holistic Pharmacogenomics Approach to

New MTHFR Gene Test Extends Holistic Pharmacogenomics Approach to
MTHFR will be the fourth GeneSight test, joining other GeneSight tests already available for patients diagnosed with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD and chronic pain. Like the other GeneSight… Continue reading

New Method Predicts Time From Alzheimer's Onset to Nursing Home, Death

New method predicts time from Alzheimer's onset to nursing home, death
A Columbia University Medical Center-led research team has clinically validated a new method for predicting time to full-time care, nursing home residence, or death for patients with Alzheimer's disease.… Continue reading

Video Message: Wednesday 28th August 2013

Video Message: Wednesday 28th August 2013
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Courier Times Community Calendar for October 28
Seeking people interested in volunteering for the crisis intervention and suicide prevention helplines. 215-355-6611. Flea Market. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Drop off five ….… Continue reading

Pregnant Woman With Limited English Speaking Skills Find Comfort in Prenatal

Pregnant woman with limited English speaking skills find comfort in prenatal
"Prenatal groups offer all women a strong social support system during what can be a stressful time as they prepare for the uncertainty of childbirth and starting a… Continue reading

Bloomberg Unveils Self-Esteem Campaign for Young Girls

Bloomberg unveils self-esteem campaign for young girls
“The project aims to help girls believe their value comes from their character, skills and attributes, not appearance, while also expanding the definition of beauty behind an unhealthy, manufactured ideal,” said Samantha Levine,… Continue reading

HIV Elimination in South Africa Could Be Achieved by Current Treatment Policy

HIV elimination in South Africa could be achieved by current treatment policy
The current antiretroviral treatment policy in South Africa could lead to elimination of HIV within the country over the next 24 to 34 years, but a universal test… Continue reading

Hunger Pains: Binge-Eating Disorder Linked to Lifelong Impairments in 12

Hunger pains: Binge-eating disorder linked to lifelong impairments in 12
This finding, the researchers said, raises the possibility that expanded efforts at early detection and treatment of eating disorders during the vulnerable school years might help prevent the… Continue reading

New Study Shows Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Effective in Treating Older

New study shows cognitive behaviour therapy effective in treating older
(Medical Xpress)—New research from Macquarie University has revealed that cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) can be effective in treating comorbid depression and anxiety in older Australians, with improvements continuing three… Continue reading