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Alkermes Reports Uplifting News on Depression Drug Candidate

Alkermes reports uplifting news on depression drug candidate
The Dublin-based drug company, with a Waltham research center, on Thursday announced a designation that will help bring a potential once-a-day, non-addictive drug to treat major depression to market in the U.S.… Continue reading

Miss America, Teresa Scanlan, Reveals Struggle With Depression, Suicide

Miss America, Teresa Scanlan, Reveals Struggle With Depression, Suicide
Teresa Scanlan discusses her life after winning famed beauty contest.


 

 

Unemployment leads to depression, drugs and suicide
THE high rate of unemployment on the Sunshine Coast could lead… Continue reading

Diabetes and Depression Combo Hikes MI Risk

Diabetes and Depression Combo Hikes MI Risk
Previous studies have shown an association between diabetes and depression, and a study published last year showed that treating both conditions simultaneously in the primary care setting was associated with improved glycemic control.… Continue reading

Program That Puts FPs in Touch With Psychiatrists Helps Patients in Maine

Program That Puts FPs in Touch With Psychiatrists Helps Patients in Maine
According to Hobbs, in the early 2000s, 70 percent of the psychotropic drugs in Maine were being prescribed by primary care physicians. "People were out there in the… Continue reading

Substance Addiction Counseling Tucson AZ

Substance Addiction Counseling Tucson AZ
Substance Addiction Counseling Tucson AZ Call us at 520-400-3970 or visit us at http://stacypaullpclisac.com/ if you have any questions or comments.


 

 

Beverly hospital renames Danvers outpatient facility to Lahey Outpatient Center
Other services… Continue reading

CENTERS PIECE: Asperger's Does Not Equal Violence

CENTERS PIECE: Asperger's does not equal violence
A sperger's Syndrome (AS) was first described in 1944 by Dr. Hans Asperger, an Austrian pediatrician. He had children in his practice who lacked nonverbal communication skills, had limited empathy for others, and… Continue reading

Major Care Gaps in Asthma, Sleep and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Road Map for Knowledge Translation.

Major care gaps in asthma, sleep and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A road map for knowledge translation.

Can Respir J. 2013 Jul-Aug; 20(4): 265-9
Boulet LP, Bourbeau J, Skomro R, Gupta S

Large gaps between best evidence-based care and… Continue reading

Levomilnacipran Extended-Release Approved for Major Depressive Disorder

Levomilnacipran Extended-Release Approved for Major Depressive Disorder
On July 25, the FDA approved levomilnacipran extended-release (ER) capsules (Fetzima, Forest Laboratories, Inc.) for treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. A selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, levomilnacipran ER …… Continue reading

Victimization Experiences, Substance Misuse, and Mental Health Problems in Relation to Risk for Lethality Among African American and African Caribbean Women.

Victimization Experiences, Substance Misuse, and Mental Health Problems in Relation to Risk for Lethality Among African American and African Caribbean Women.

J Interpers Violence. 2013 Aug 7;
Sabri B, Stockman JK, Bertrand DR, Campbell DW, Callwood GB, Campbell JC… Continue reading

Depression and Chronic Diseases: It Is Time for a Synergistic Mental Health and Primary Care Approach.

Depression and chronic diseases: it is time for a synergistic mental health and primary care approach.

Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. 2013; 15(2):
Voinov B, Richie WD, Bailey RK

Objective: To identify the growing significance of depression as a… Continue reading