Saturday, December 02, 2006

Weight-Loss Drug Helps Diabetic Patients



Heart Info - Treatment for depression should be started first, Viana said. "We don't have data about the use of rimonabant and antidepressant medications," she added. The ADA's Deeb believes rimonabant may offer new options for diabetics and help tailor treatment
Source: www.heartinfo.org

Cyberonics shares soar on exec shake-up
CNN Money - Shares of Cyberonics have lost roughly half their value over the past 17 months as the government has probed its options practices and the company has failed to make good on upbeat prognostications for its device as a treatment for depression.
Source: money.cnn.com

Older Men Seek And Receive Depression Care Less Frequently Due To
Medical News Today - A man's stereotypical self-image as the "strong, silent type" and the stigma of depression are major reasons why older men are less likely than women to be referred to studies of depression, to seek treatment for depression, and to recognize and
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com


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New studies on Alzheimer's, autism, nicotine addiction and ...



EurekAlert (press release), DC - Nov 29, 2006... to Relieve Depression, or STAR*D, suggest the presence of specific genetic markers can better predict which patients will respond to treatment for depression. ...
Source: www.eurekalert.org

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Depression treatment diagnostics studied



Science Daily (press release) - Oct 31, 2006... treatment of depression. Finding an effective treatment for depression is often a matter of trial and error. Although there are ...
Source: www.sciencedaily.com

The Royles' reign comes to an end
The Sunday Times, UK - Oct 29, 2006... nearly seven years. Between then and now Aherne quit TV, went to Australia and has received treatment for depression. In The Queen ...
Source: entertainment.timesonline.co.uk

WBO to decide Harrison fate
ITV.com, UK - Nov 9, 2006... Meanwhile, Warren hopes Harrison can bounce back from his latest setback after also receiving treatment for depression and alcohol problems. ...
Source: www.itv-boxing.com

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UPDATE 1-Cyberonics shares up 20 pct as Icahn takes stake



Reuters - Nov 14, 2006... shares had lost nearly half their value since the start of the year as the company reduced sales projections for the depression treatment, which was launched ...
Source: today.reuters.com

This Week in Health
Intelihealth.com, PA - Nov 3, 2006... that does. That's the message from a federal study of depression treatment, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. The ...
Source: www.intelihealth.com

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Yahoo! News (press release) - Nov 30, 2006... People age 75 and older are significantly less likely to receive depression treatment, even though rates of suicide in this age group are the highest in the ...
Source: biz.yahoo.com

Landmark study examines depression treatment
Press-Enterprise (subscription), CA - Nov 1, 2006By MARILYNN MARCHIONE. AP Medical Writer. The final stage of a landmark federal study on treating depression suggests that two-thirds ...
Source: www.pe.com

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Friday, December 01, 2006

Study: Depression treatment may take as many as 4 tries



DetNews.com, MI - Oct 31, 2006AP. The final stage of a landmark federal study on treating depression suggests that two-thirds of sufferers eventually can be helped ...
Source: www.detnews.com

Depression treatment can take a few tries
United Press International - Nov 17, 2006WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- A US study found 70 percent of patients with depression were helped by one or more drugs, and 40 percent ...
Source: www.upi.com

Persistence key in treating depression
Science Daily (press release) - Nov 1, 2006... UCLA-led Study Challenges Bipolar Depression Treatment Guidelines (July 2, 2003) -- A study led by a UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute researcher challenges ...
Source: www.sciencedaily.com

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Patel patients seek answers



The Australian - Former attorney-general Linda Lavarch, who has gone to the back bench while she seeks treatment for depression, rejected the deal when she was in office, despite being urged by the Director of Public Prosecutions verbally and in writing to take it.
Source: www.theaustralian.news.com.au

Talk therapy may be best for depressed seniors
Reuters - Still, only two of the eight studies assessed cognitive-behavioral therapy as a stand-alone treatment for depression, and there needs to be more research into using it as a "first-line" therapy, Skultety's team reports in the journal Health Psychology
Source: today.reuters.com

Student Sues University Over Depression
News Channel 10 - dwellers who attempt suicide as part of a settlement with a student who sued the school. The Bazelon Center is also representing a student at a Connecticut boarding school who was placed on a mandatory leave after seeking treatment for depression.
Source: www.turnto10.com


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New Treatment Strategy For The Prevention Of Recurrent Depression



Science Daily (press release) - Nov 15, 2006... Pain May Interfere With Depression Improvement (January 29, 2004) -- Treatment for depression may be stymied in people with moderate to severe body pain ...
Source: www.sciencedaily.com

'Only chance'
Times Record News, TX - Nov 12, 2006... three-month trial of 221 patients and a comparison between 205 patients on VNS therapy to 124 patients receiving ongoing treatment for depression found little ...
Source: www.timesrecordnews.com

IQ Webquest Reaches Preliminary Agreement with International ...
Earthtimes.org - Nov 27, 2006... both traditional and non-traditional relationships) Inner Child and Codependency issues, stress and work-related problems, treatment for depression and anxiety ...
Source: www.earthtimes.org

Targacept reports mixed depression drug data
Pharmaceutical Business Review - Nov 10, 2006... alone. Citalopram hydrobromide is a commonly prescribed treatment for depression marketed as Celexa by Forest Laboratories in the US. ...
Source: www.pharmaceutical-business-review.com

Suicide, signs of depression discussed at meeting
Batesville Daily Guard (subscription), AR - 17 hours ago... Treatment for depression is a three-pronged approach: medicine, psychotherapy (talk therapy) and spiritual and emotional support from family members. ...
Source: www.guardonline.com

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Student Sues University Over Depression



News Channel 10 - dwellers who attempt suicide as part of a settlement with a student who sued the school. The Bazelon Center is also representing a student at a Connecticut boarding school who was placed on a mandatory leave after seeking treatment for depression.
Source: www.turnto10.com

California families and the 2006 General Election
Christian Examiner - Under current California law, children as young as 12 years old may be taken from school—without notifying parents—to receive counseling and medical treatment for depression, drug use, birth control and abortions. Yet if your child wants to get ear
Source: www.christianexaminer.com

Patients group 'understand' Patel decision
The Australian - Former attorney-general Linda Lavarch, who has gone to the backbench while she seeks treatment for depression, rejected the deal in June, despite being urged by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) both verbally and in writing to accept it.
Source: www.theaustralian.news.com.au


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Free computerised CBT for depression online



EHI Primary Care, UK - Nov 5, 2006... specialist.�. Ultrasis already work with the NHS using CBT with its Beating the Blues computer based treatment for depression. ...
Source: www.ehiprimarycare.com

Targacept says it likes test results
Winston-Salem Journal (subscription), NC - Nov 9, 2006By M. Paul Jackson. Targacept Inc. said yesterday that it has achieved positive results in a drug trial to test a new treatment for depression. ...
Source: www.journalnow.com

'Only chance'
Times Record News, TX - Nov 12, 2006... three-month trial of 221 patients and a comparison between 205 patients on VNS therapy to 124 patients receiving ongoing treatment for depression found little ...
Source: www.timesrecordnews.com

Ratcheting up the quality of health care in Minnesota
Pioneer Press, MN - Nov 2, 2006... Two years ago? � Which provider systems in my community offer the best children's health care? Or the best treatment for depression? ...
Source: www.twincities.com

Doctors urged to warn on asthma alternatives
Courier Mail, Australia - Nov 13, 2006... adolescent patients. It also calls for more urgent research into whether treatment for depression affects asthma. �The combination ...
Source: www.news.com.au

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Thursday, November 30, 2006

Depression number one killer of Ivory Tower students



China Daily, China - Nov 27, 2006... Wang Gang, deputy director of the depression treatment center at the Capital University of Medical Sciences affiliated Beijing Anding Hospital, says his center ...
Source: www.chinadaily.com.cn

Persistence key in treating depression
Science Daily (press release) - Nov 1, 2006... UCLA-led Study Challenges Bipolar Depression Treatment Guidelines (July 2, 2003) -- A study led by a UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute researcher challenges ...
Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Depression treatment diagnostics studied
Market-Day.net, AZ - Oct 31, 2006NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- US scientists say they are working on research that might lead to the first diagnostic test to guide the treatment of depression. ...
Source: www.market-day.net

Targacept reports mixed results from depression treatment trial
Reuters - Nov 9, 2006J. Donald deBethizy, Ph.D. has been our Chief Executive Officer and a member of our board of directors since August 2000. Dr. deBethizy has been our... ...
Source: today.reuters.com

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SLAIN SON'S PLEA



New York Post, NY - Nov 29, 2006... She allegedly told them she'd been under treatment for depression for six months, seeking relief from thoughts of suicide by taking Ambien, Prozac and Neurontin ...
Source: www.nypost.com

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Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Depression Treatment Diagnostics Studied



Playfuls.com, Romania - Nov 1, 2006by Playfuls. US scientists say they are working on research that might lead to the first diagnostic test to guide the treatment of depression. ...
Source: www.playfuls.com

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Cyberonics investor demands director's removal



Reuters - 14 hours ago... and a half as the government probed its options practices and the company failed to make good on upbeat predictions for its depression treatment approved last ...
Source: today.reuters.com

Targacept reports mixed results from depression treatment trial
Reuters - Nov 9, 2006J. Donald deBethizy, Ph.D. has been our Chief Executive Officer and a member of our board of directors since August 2000. Dr. deBethizy has been our... ...
Source: today.reuters.com

Depression Treatment Diagnostics Studied
Playfuls.com, Romania - Nov 1, 2006by Playfuls. US scientists say they are working on research that might lead to the first diagnostic test to guide the treatment of depression. ...
Source: www.playfuls.com

Suicidal behaviour in youths with depression treated with new ...
British Journal of Psychiatry (subscription), UK - Oct 31, 2006... for Adolescents with Depression Study (TADS) is the largest randomised controlled trial to date of adolescents with major depression (Treatment for Adolescents ...
Source: bjp.rcpsych.org

Conquering depression can take many treatments
Asbury Park Press, NJ - Nov 3, 2006BY MARILYN ELIAS. The largest, long-term US study of major depression treatment has ended with good and bad news. About two out of ...
Source: www.app.com

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Men Face Barriers to Mental Health Care



Journal of American Medical Association (subscription), IL - Nov 14, 2006... Mood: Providing Access to Collaborative Treatment for Depression), a multistate trial of a primary care�based program of depression treatment for older ...
Source: jama.ama-assn.org

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Tuesday, November 28, 2006

'Only chance'



Times Record News, TX - Nov 12, 2006... three-month trial of 221 patients and a comparison between 205 patients on VNS therapy to 124 patients receiving ongoing treatment for depression found little ...
Source: www.timesrecordnews.com

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Study: Depression treatment may take as many as 4 tries



DetNews.com, MI - Oct 31, 2006AP. The final stage of a landmark federal study on treating depression suggests that two-thirds of sufferers eventually can be helped ...
Source: www.detnews.com

College depression surveyed
The Daily Beacon, TN - 16 hours ago... receive psychological treatment than males. Men are far less likely to ask for depression treatment. According to mtvU officials ...
Source: dailybeacon.utk.edu

Depression treatment diagnostics studied
Market-Day.net, AZ - Oct 31, 2006NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- US scientists say they are working on research that might lead to the first diagnostic test to guide the treatment of depression. ...
Source: www.market-day.net

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Monday, November 27, 2006

'Only chance'



Times Record News, TX - Nov 12, 2006... three-month trial of 221 patients and a comparison between 205 patients on VNS therapy to 124 patients receiving ongoing treatment for depression found little ...
Source: www.timesrecordnews.com

Stigma might keep older men from seeking treatment for depression
Kentucky.com, KY - Nov 1, 2006Men like being strong, silent types, according to a new study, but that might affect their ability to seek and receive treatment for depression. ...
Source: www.kentucky.com

'John Waynes' should take care
The South African Star (subscription), South Africa - Oct 26, 2006Men like being strong, silent types, but that might affect their ability to seek and receive treatment for depression, according to a new study. ...
Source: www.thestar.co.za

Parents must stay attuned to children
Los Angeles Times, CA - Nov 11, 2006Diana Wagman's experience with her son's treatment for depression highlights what is happening today in the mental health treatment of adolescents and children ...
Source: www.latimes.com

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Sunday, November 26, 2006

Persistence key in treating depression



Science Daily (press release) - Nov 1, 2006... UCLA-led Study Challenges Bipolar Depression Treatment Guidelines (July 2, 2003) -- A study led by a UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute researcher challenges ...
Source: www.sciencedaily.com

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Panesar toes line in spin debate



UK Express, UK - Nov 1, 2006... undoubtedly single out for �treatment� is Marcus Trescothick, the opener who will be making his comeback to touring after receiving treatment for depression ...
Source: express.lineone.net

Program will attempt to prevent suicide with interactive resources
Indiana Daily Student - Nov 19, 2006... Research has demonstrated that a combination of medicine and psychotherapy is the best treatment for depression of moderate and greater severity, she said. ...
Source: www.idsnews.com

Patel patients seek answers
The Australian, Australia - Oct 23, 2006... Former attorney-general Linda Lavarch, who has gone to the back bench while she seeks treatment for depression, rejected the deal when she was in office ...
Source: www.theaustralian.news.com.au

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