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Past Weight Loss an Overlooked Factor in Disordered Eating

Past weight loss an overlooked factor in disordered eating
The shadow of a person's past highest weight has an impact on their symptoms and recovery from eating disorders. Dr. Michael Lowe's team's research at Drexel suggests that there is no… Continue reading

Courier Times Community Calendar for October 7

Courier Times Community Calendar for October 7
Support Group for People with Eating Disorders. 7 p.m. Sun. 12-step program. 95 James Way, Suite 120, Southampton. 215-870-0062. Nic-Anon. 7-8 p.m. Sun. Stop smoking. Lower Bucks Hospital, Conference Room No. 2, 501… Continue reading

Depression Treatment Device Co Brainsway Raises NIS 24m

Depression treatment device co Brainsway raises NIS 24m
The payment is for exclusive rights to distribute Brainsway's systems for treating depression and is the first of two such payments. Brainsway is engaged in R&D and sales of medical equipment for… Continue reading

Substance Abuse Programs in Florida

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Boomers' embrace of devices gives rise to new med-tech age
Now pain-free, he moves with the energy of a man in his 30s, amused at the notion that he wasn't old enough… Continue reading

Courier Times Community Calendar for September 16

Courier Times Community Calendar for September 16
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 …. Support Group for People with Eating Disorders. 7 p.m. Sun.… Continue reading

New Paper Describes Genetic Connections Between Biological Rhythms, Timing of

New paper describes genetic connections between biological rhythms, timing of
Given that more than 16 percent of the U.S. and European workforce engage in shift work, an understanding of the development of elevated metabolic disorders in shift work is… Continue reading

Public Lecture: New Approaches to Treatment of Depression and Bipolar Disorder (Part 2 of 4)

Public Lecture: New Approaches to Treatment of Depression and Bipolar Disorder (Part 2 of 4)
This lecture titled “New Approaches to Treatment of Depression and Bipolar Disorder” was presented by Dr. Husseini Manji who is the Global Head of Neuroscien…… Continue reading

Rehab Treatment

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Health Happenings
The National Eating Disorders Association is holding its inaugural Pittsburgh NEDA Walk at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Tomahawk Shelter in Settlers Cabin Park, Robinson. Registration begins at 10 a.m. The cost is… Continue reading

Treatment With the Anti-Diabetic Drug Alogliptin Does Not Increase CV Risk in

Treatment with the anti-diabetic drug alogliptin does not increase CV risk in
… the primary endpoint, which was a composite of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke ," said the chair of the study's steering committee William B. White,… Continue reading

Novel Scan May Distinguish Unipolar and Bipolar Depression

Novel Scan May Distinguish Unipolar and Bipolar Depression
"These results also suggest that we may one day be able to predict future bipolar behavior in younger adults who haven't shown any symptoms, allowing for earlier and more accurate treatment," he… Continue reading