by John Gever, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today June 28, 2014 Danish children taking stimulant drugs for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had roughly double the risk for cardiovascular problems compared with other ADHD kids, a large registry study found, although the absolute incidence was still very low. Among some 714,000 Danish children born from 1990 […]
Chen Q BMJ. 2014 Jun 18;348:g3769. doi: 10.1136/bmj.g3769. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between drug treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and risk of concomitant suicidal behaviour among patients with ADHD. DESIGN: Register based longitudinal study using within patient design. SETTING: Linkage of multiple national registers in Sweden. PARTICIPANTS: 37 936 patients with ADHD born between […]
Practice Update Research · June 04, 2014 Story Source PubMed Reference TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This randomized, controlled trial of patients with diabetes and depression demonstrated that treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) or individual cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) resulted in a significant decrease in depressive symptoms compared with a waiting-list control. The effect was similar among […]
Research · April 21, 2014 Story Source Journal Reference TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Healthy female volunteers (n = 308) were allocated to three studies that assessed the incremental contribution of trait forgiveness after accounting for anger on autonomic modulation, sympathovagal balance and baroreflex functioning, aortic hemodynamics, 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure, and ambulatory arterial stiffness. A more cardiotoxic […]
J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2014 May;114(5):374-81. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2014.074. Accorsi A Abstract CONTEXT: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder most commonly affecting children and teenagers. It is characterized by the coexistence of attention problems and impulsivity and hyperactivity. Although several studies have been conducted on the efficacy of conventional and alternative therapies in children with […]
PracticeUpdate Editorial Team NEW YORK – Data from a study presented at the American Psychiatric Association’s annual conference held in New York from May 3 to 7, 2014, suggests that mindfulness training may be useful in treating symptoms of anxiety. A total of 89 participants with generalized anxiety disorder were randomly assigned to receive either […]
A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials To cite this article: Orme-JohnsonDavid W. and BarnesVernon A.. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. May 2014, 20(5): 330-341. doi:10.1089/acm.2013.0204. Published in Volume: 20 Issue 5: May 7, 2014 Online Ahead of Print: October 9, 2013 ABSTRACT Objective: This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the Transcendental […]
Research · May 01, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The study assessed the association between psychological distress and incidence of type 2 diabetes in high- and low-risk populations. The prospective cohort of 5932 diabetes-free adults were classified by prediabetes status and Framingham Offspring Type 2 Diabetes Risk Score into four groups: normoglycemia with risk score 0 to […]
Reference: “Vitamin D and Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Comparing Studies with and without Biological Flaws,” Spedding S, Nutrients, 2014 April 11; 6(4): 1501-18. (Address: Nutritional Physiology Research Centre, University of South Australia, City East Campus, North Tce, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia. E-mail: spedding@adam.com.a ). Summary: In a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies […]
GagliardiGiuseppe, MeneghettiMariarosa, CeccherelliFrancesco, GiommiAndrea, and RomoliMarco. Medical Acupuncture. -Not available-, ahead of print. doi:10.1089/acu.2014.1036. ABSTRACT Introduction: Several reports in the literature indicate that auricular acupuncture/acupressure is effective for reducing anxiety in the perioperative period, during ambulance transport, and before dental treatment. Objective: The goal of this study was to assess the anxiolytic-sedative effect of ear […]
Detection and treatment of long-chain omega-3 fatty acid deficiency in adolescents with SSRI-resistant major depressive disorder Robert K. McNamara PharmaNutrition Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014, Pages 38–46 Highlights • SSRI-resistant adolescent MDD patients exhibit robust erythrocyte long-chain omega-3 (LCn−3) fatty acid deficits. • Fish oil supplementation significantly increases erythrocyte LCn−3 fatty acid levels in […]
Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 04/09/2014 Review Article Louie L – In the United States, the prevalence of depression is quite high—9% in the general population—with women, young adults, and seniors particularly vulnerable. Although the significant positive findings are promising, the studies had methodological limitations; identification of these limitations can inform future studies. In recent years, increasing […]
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 04/08/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article Kelley GA, et al. – Depression is a major public health problem among adults with arthritis and other rheumatic disease. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of previous meta–analyses addressing the effects of exercise (aerobic, strength or both) on depressive symptoms in adults […]
by Salynn Boyles Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 24, 2014 High levels of the stress biomarker salivary alpha-amylase were associated with a greater likelihood of delayed pregnancy in women trying to conceive, according to researchers. Women with the highest levels of alpha amylase at study entry, and following their first observed study menses, were twice […]
The Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project Hirani V J Am Geriatr Soc. 2014 Mar;62(3):417-25. doi: 10.1111/jgs.12693. Epub 2014 Feb 27. The study aims to explore associations between serum 25–hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels and a wide range of health conditions, physical performance measures, disability, and mortality in a large epidemiological study to identify an […]
Megan Brooks March 17, 2014 Treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with stimulants changes growth trajectories in childhood and is likely to be behind the reported association between ADHD and obesity, a new study suggests. The study showed that children with untreated ADHD or ADHD treated without stimulants had a faster increase in body mass index (BMI) […]
Maria M. Wertli, MD The Spine Journal Available online 7 March 2014 In Press Abstract Background Context Psychological factors including catastrophizing thoughts are believed to influence the development of chronic low back pain. Purpose To assess the prognostic importance of catastrophizing as a coping strategy in patients with low back pain. Study Design Systematic Review […]
Deborah Brauser March 05, 2014 Underlying psychiatric distress, including anxiety disorders and substance abuse, may explain why some individuals continue to tan even after experiencing serious negative consequences, such as skin cancer, new research suggests. A study of more than 500 college students who tan showed that 31% met the criteria for tanning dependence and […]
Deborah Brauser February 28, 2014 Depression should join the ranks of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and smoking as an official heart disease risk factor, according to an expert panel convened by the American Heart Association (AHA). The recommendation is based on an extensive literature review examining the risks for depression conducted by the panel, which included […]