Mental Health Weekly Digest articles from October 2004

Mental Health Weekly Digest archives from October 2004

Atomoxetine is novel treatment for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Atomoxetine is a novel treatment for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. "Atomoxetine is the first nonstimulant drug approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the...

Quality of life with diabetic foot ulcerations worse than with amputation.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The quality of life for diabetic patients with foot ulceration may be worse than for patients who have undergone amputation. According to published research from Wales, "A literature search...

Linkage between chromosome 21q22 and bipolar disorder points to allele 2.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Linkage between chromosome 21q22 and bipolar disorder points to allele 2. "Linkage analysis has shown that chromosome 21q22 may contain a candidate gene for bipolar disorder (BPD). One potential...

Receptor expression in brains of suicide victims characterized.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Receptor expression in the brains of suicide victims has been characterized. "The development of new therapies for the treatment of psychiatric disorders requires an in-depth knowledge of the...

People with SAD have lower retinal sensitivity than normal controls.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Researchers find that people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) have lower retinal sensitivity than normal controls. "A retinal sensitivity abnormality has been hypothesized in SAD. To explore...

Recruiting London gay men into HIV vaccine trial is feasible.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Recruiting London gay men into an HIV vaccine trial is feasible. "This paper describes a study among HIV-negative gay men in London to examine willingness to volunteer for an HIV vaccine trial....

Nicotine patches enhance effects of alcohol.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Transdermal nicotine patches enhance the effects of alcoholic beverages. "Nicotine and alcohol are often consumed together and smokers are more likely than non-smokers to drink alcohol," scientists...

Social and environmental factors play important role in how people age.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Why do some older people experience a rapid decline in their physical and functional health while some of their peers remain healthy and active? While genes and overall physical health are important,...

Sweet tooth, behavioral problems tied to alcoholism.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Men who have a sweet tooth and who have trouble controlling their behavior are more prone to alcoholism, and these factors combined were better predictors of the disease than any single individual...

Murine cerebral amyloidosis models exhibit impaired vascular formation.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Murine cerebral amyloidosis models exhibit impaired vascular formation. "Abeta peptides are naturally occurring peptides, which are thought to play a key role in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer...

FDA advisers want stronger suicide risk warnings about child antidepressants.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Antidepressants should come with the nation's strongest warning, in a black box on the label, that they can sometimes cause suicidal behavior in children and teenagers, the U.S. government's scientific...

Study shows ACP-103 improves clinical profile of haloperidol treatment.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Acadia Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (ACAD), a biopharmaceutical company utilizing innovative science to fuel drug discovery and clinical development of novel treatments for central nervous system disorders,...

Gambling linked to good health in elderly.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to a surprising Yale University study, older recreational gamblers seem to be healthier than nongamblers. The findings are not rock-solid. They're based only on telephone interviews, but...

Forecast: Generic erosion may stunt growth of bipolar disorder drug market.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Decision Resources, Inc., forecasts that generic erosion will significantly stunt the growth of the bipolar disorder drug market in the United States. According to the new Pharmacor study entitled...

Centene launches CenCorp Health Solutions.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Centene Corp. (CNC) announced the realignment of its specialty companies into a subsidiary company to be known as CenCorp Health Solutions (CenCorp), a multiline, Medicaid-focused specialty platform...

Nebraska Governor announces program for Hastings Regional Center.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The Hastings Regional Center is getting a Nebraska state program that could save a few jobs from recently announced cutbacks at the mental health hospital. The program will provide mid-level...

Depression and CFS can be differentiated by psychophysiological measures.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A study from Canada says patients with depression and those with chronic fatigue syndrome can be differentiated using psychophysiological measures. "Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has an estimated...

Nonword repetition tests the influence of genes or environment on learning.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Nonword repetition tests the influence of genes or environment on learning. According to recent research published in the American Journal of Medical Genetics Part B - Neuropsychiatric Genetics,...

Link between suicide, child sexual abuse may persist well into older adulthood.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- There's new evidence that the devastating effect of childhood sexual abuse may extend well into advanced age, according to a new study. Findings indicate that a group of older depressed women who...

No racial disparity in depressive disorder seen in elderly home care patients.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- While many diseases and conditions appear to disproportionately affect minorities, a new study found that when it comes to major depression among homebound elderly, blacks and whites appear to suffer...

Panel urges child antidepressants warning.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- All drugs used to treat depressed children should carry a "black box" warning of the antidepressants' link to increased suicidal thoughts and actions, recommends a panel of U.S. government advisers. ...

Highmark partners with community groups, expands access to preventive healthcare.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Sixteen community organizations and hospitals will offer Highmark's preventive health programs and services, such as "Eat Well for Life," a 4-week nutrition program; "Discover Relaxation Within," a...

Cocaine use increased dramatically in the United Kingdom from 1996 to 2002.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Cocaine use has increased dramatically in the United Kingdom from 1996 to 2002. According to published research from England, "National surveys of the U.K. drug situation in 2000 found that cocaine...

EDI's psychometric properties valid in China.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Psychologists in China report that the Eating Disorder Inventory, a questionnaire used to help diagnose eating disorders, has "transcultural validity," as demonstrated in a study of adolescent Chinese...

Two serotonin receptor subunit genes cleared in FMS etiology.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Two serotonin receptor subunit genes, HTR3A and HTR3B, don't play any obvious role in the development of fibromyalgia, University of Heidelberg geneticists report. "The neurotransmitter serotonin...

Drug compound thought to enhance brain functions to counter Alzheimer disease.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Former President Ronald Reagan's fight with Alzheimer helped raise public awareness of the disease that not only robs an individual's intellectual activity but also affects the families caring for loved...

Survey shows recreational gambling linked to good health in older Americans.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- It's Friday at the Mohegan Sun casino, and most of the daytime gamblers are retirees like 73-year-old Mike Sanzo. He's checking out the day's races, while his wife hits the slots. Sanzo says...

HIV prevalence high among fishermen in Cambodian port.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- HIV prevalence is high among fishermen in a Cambodian port. "We assessed HIV antibody and risk exposures in a cross-sectional sample of 446 fishermen in Sihanouk Ville, a port and fishing area in...

HIV testing rate among African Americans not increasing due to low awareness.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The HIV testing rate among African Americans is not increasing because of a low level of awareness. According to investigators in the United States, "HIV/AIDS disproportionately affects the...

South African youth using safe-sex practices.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- South African youth are using safe-sex practices. According to recent research from South Africa, "South Africa is reported to have the largest number of people living with HIV/AIDS in the world....

HIV specialists and oncologists differ in pain management and palliative care.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- HIV specialists and oncologists differ in their opinions of pain management and palliative care. "Despite the introduction of HAART, pain is still a common symptom in people living with HIV/AIDS....

HIV-affected families must deal with complex psychosocial issues.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- HIV-affected families must deal with complex psychosocial issues. According to a study from Belgium, "The reduced risk of mother-to-child transmission due to improved HIV treatment has resulted in...

Patient-provider relationship must improve to increase long-term quality of life.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Patient-provider relationships must improve in order to increase long-term health-related quality of life of patients. According to recent research from France, "The aim of this study was to...

IVDA cessation concomitant with decrease in other addictions and unsafe sex.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Cessation of intravenous drug use is concomitant with a decrease in other addictions and unsafe sex behavior. "This article reports findings from a cohort study that investigated drug injection...

Efavirenz discontinuation associated with multiple factors.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Efavirenz discontinuation is associated with multiple factors. According to recent research from France, "Efavirenz (EFV) is a potent antiretroviral drug; its use may be limited, however, by...

Oregon senator, wife honored for legislative role in youth suicide prevention.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) honored U.S. Senator Gordon Smith of Oregon and his wife, Sharon, at its national convention for legislative leadership to screen for depression in young...

New Mexico Governor wants more school-based clinics.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- New Mexico schools are in line for a new source of money for health programs. State Medicaid officials announced September 15, 2004, that they got federal approval to match administrative dollars...

The serotonin transporter gene does not link carbon dioxide to panic disorder.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The serotonin transporter gene does not link carbon dioxide to panic disorder. According to a study from Italy, "changes in the function of the serotonergic system influence both panic phobic...

Alexithymia may be linked to CVD via autonomic dysregulation process.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Psychiatrists at the University of Pittsburgh suggest that alexithymia, the inability to recognize or describe one's emotions, may be associated with cardiovascular disease is women via a physiological...

Attention deficit adults report AD/HD has kept them from achieving life goals.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- About 4 out of 5 adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) believe that the disorder has held them back from achieving long-term (87%) and short-term (80%) goals and pursuing their...

Boost in adrenal DHEA release may improve symptoms in women with PTSD.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Increased adrenal dehydroepiandrosteroine (DHEA) release is associated with improved symptoms in women with post-traumatic stress disorder, psychiatrists say. A.M. Rasmusson and colleagues at VA...

California behavioral health center awarded highest rated NCQA accreditation.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- United Behavioral Health (UBH) announced that its San Diego care management center has been awarded a full, 3-year accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) with the highest...

New law on mental health treatment for children has surprising result.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A Missouri state law that took effect in August was designed to spare parents from having to give up custody of their children to get them state-funded mental health treatment. But so far, no...

Psychological effects of hurricanes discussed by trauma psychologist.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Trauma psychologist Robert R. Butterworth, PhD, who has treated victims of natural disasters, discusses possible psychological trauma of hurricanes. According to Butterworth, the psychological...

Public service announcements address mental health myths.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Pennsylvanians may soon see or hear public service announcements (PSAs) about the myths and misconceptions surrounding mental illnesses from people who know - actors who have been or are being treated...

Neurosteroids may have therapeutic potential in women with affective disorders.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- McGill University psychiatrists suggest neurosteroids may have therapeutic potential for women with affective disorders. According to M. Robichaud and colleagues, "Important gender differences in...

A neurotrophin receptor p75 gene polymorphism associates with attempted suicide.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A neurotrophin receptor p75 gene polymorphism associates with attempted suicide. According to published research from Japan, "several lines of evidence have implicated that neurotrophins play an...

M[subscript]4 muscarinic receptors regulate dopaminergic neurotransmission.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- M[subscript]4 muscarinic receptors play a key role in regulation of dopaminergic neurotransmission, and may thus be a therapeutic target. "Dopaminergic dysfunction is an important pathogenetic...

Effects of nicotine on VTA dopamine release characterized.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The influence of nicotine on VTA dopamine release has been characterized in a rat model. In a recent study, researchers in Canada "examined the effects of nicotine perfusion into the ventral...

Haloperidol impairs human learning and error-related negativity.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The dopamine-disrupting agent haloperidol impairs error-related negative learning in humans. "Humans are able to monitor their actions for behavioral conflicts and performance errors," scientists...

Environmental factors influence food consumption in unknowing consumers.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Environmental factors influence food consumption in unknowing consumers. According to a study from the United States, "Package size, plate shape, lighting, socializing, and variety are only a few of...

Homeostatic and hedonic risk factors for overeating investigated.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Scientists investigate whether susceptibility to weight gain is characterized by homeostatic or hedonic risk factors for overconsumption in a recent issue of Physiology and Behavior. According to a...

Stress during gestation induces lasting effects on emotional reactivity in rats.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- According to a study from France, "Human and animal studies indicate that repeated stress during pregnancy can produce long-term biological and behavioral disorders in the offspring. "In contrast,...

Former Clemson dean appointed to mental health commission.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A former Clemson University dean and professor of counseling and education leadership has been appointed to the state Mental Health Commission, the agency said September 16, 2004. Harold E....

Korean War veterans still affected by war trauma.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- 13 September 2004 At least 20% of veterans of the Korean War continue to be adversely affected by their experiences, according to research recently presented to a nursing conference in Seoul, South...

Mutations in major neuroligin genes are not frequent in autism.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Mutations in major neuroligin genes are not frequent in autism. "Autism, a childhood neuropsychiatric disorder with a strong genetic component, is currently the focus of considerable attention...

Maternal schizophrenia and affective psychoses affects offspring's development.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Children of mothers with schizophrenia and affective psychoses have higher rates of developmental delays or impairments compared to a control group, researchers in Sweden report. "The investigation...

Changes in rats correspond to changes relevant to CV diseases in humans.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The effects of psychological stress on autonomic control of heart in rats may prove useful in human study. According to a study from Japan, "The aim of this study was to examine the effects of...

Medco ranked No. 1 pharmacy benefits manager, research results show.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Medco Health Solutions, Inc., (MHS) earned the No. 1 rating as top pharmacy benefits manager in customer satisfaction for a fourth straight year, according to the independently collected research...

Link with RGS4 gene confirmed in Irish high-density families.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A link between the RGS4 gene and schizophrenia has been confirmed in high-density Irish families. "The regulator of the G-protein signaling 4 (RGS4) gene was shown to have a different expression...

Sleep specialist offers new tips.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- National Sleep Foundation polls show 58% of adults experience symptoms of insomnia at least a few nights a week, which adds up to millions of Americans struggling to function during the day. "The...

Is volunteering the blueprint for bliss?
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- New research indicates that helping others raises quality of life for British citizens. When we volunteer our time to do something for others, such as helping out an elderly neighbor or taking part...

Eating and menstrual disorders affect BMD in elite female runners.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Eating and menstrual disorders are common among elite female runners and adversely affect their bone mineral density, according to a study from England. "Although the female athletic triad is widely...

Allogenic SCT patients have more fatigue compared with autologous SCT patients.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Allogeneic stem cell transplant patients have more fatigue compared with autologous stem transplant patients at 3 years. According to recent research from Norway, "Health-related quality of life...

Study highlights potential link between schizophrenia and suicide in China.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The potential relationship of two important public health problems for China - schizophrenia and suicide - is highlighted by an epidemiological study. Unlike other countries in the world, the...

Gender affects long-term efficacy of nicotine replacement therapy.
October 4, 2004... 2004 OCT 4 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Gender has a significant influence on the long-term outcome of nicotine replacement-based treatment for tobacco users. In a study from the United States, "[g]ender differences in the efficacy of...

Mental illness prolific among college students.
October 11, 2004... 2004 OCT 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Due to a high rate of mental illness found among the college population, the U.S. National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) urges parents to talk to their children about mental illness before...

HPA axis overactivity may be factor in women's slower response to fluoxetine.
October 11, 2004... 2004 OCT 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Overactivity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis may be a factor in the slower response to fluoxetine (Prozac) see in a group of premenopausal women with major depression. ...

SERTPR variants are liability for lithium long-term efficacy in mood disorders.
October 11, 2004... 2004 OCT 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Serotonin transporter gene variants are a possible liability for lithium long-term efficacy in mood disorders. "We previously reported an association between the functional polymorphism in the...

Prevalence of spontaneous oral dyskinesia in elderly lower than reported.
October 11, 2004... 2004 OCT 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Spontaneous oral dyskinesia (SOD) is less common than previously reported in elderly patients. "The prevalence and status" of SOD, "clinically defined as the presence of oral stereotypies of no...

Switching from olanzapine to quetiapine promotes weight loss.
October 11, 2004... 2004 OCT 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Switching from olanzapine to quetiapine helps schizophrenic patients lose weight. According to recent research published in the journal Schizophrenia Research, "This open-label study investigated...

Behavioral health program improves detection of substance abuse risk.
October 11, 2004... 2004 OCT 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Patient self-report questionnaires can help alert behavioral health professionals to problems with substance abuse so patients may receive timely, appropriate treatment, according to a study published...

Psychological risk factors may contribute to CVD via inflammation pathway.
October 11, 2004... 2004 OCT 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- In women, psychological risk factors, such as hostility and symptoms of depression, may play a role in the development of atherosclerosis via inflammation, suggest Duke University researchers. ...

Group therapy doesn't improve survival in patients with early-stage breast cancer.
October 11, 2004... 2004 OCT 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A new study shows that cognitive-existential group therapy (CEGT), a psychosocial intervention designed to improve the mood and attitude of patients with breast cancer, does not improve survival of...

Proposal would force treatment of communicable diseases.
October 11, 2004... 2004 OCT 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A Navajo Nation Council panel has approved a proposal that would allow authorities to force tribal members with communicable diseases or substance abuse problems and the mentally ill to undergo...

Five new depression genes discovered.
October 11, 2004... 2004 OCT 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Chemgenex Pharmaceuticals (CXS) announced that it has filed for patent protection for a further novel depression-associated gene targets discovered by its depression and anxiety research group. ...

Low birth weight, teenage mother increase babies' later suicide risk.
October 11, 2004... 2004 OCT 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Results of a prospective population study from Sweden highlight how low birth weight and being born to a teenage mother are independent risk factors associated with increased risk of suicide in later...

Treatment IDE submitted for VNS therapy.
October 11, 2004... 2004 OCT 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Cyberonics, Inc., (CYBX) has requested a "treatment investigational device exemption" (IDE) for VNS (vagus nerve stimulation) therapy. The company, at the suggestion of U.S. Food and Drug...

Two experts evaluate suicide risk with antidepressants.
October 11, 2004... 2004 OCT 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposal to force antidepressants to carry warnings about increased suicide risk is the subject of a pair of reports by leading experts. ...

Novel Drosophila model improves study of cocaine-induced behavior.
October 11, 2004... 2004 OCT 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- A novel fruit fly-based system may provide a more accurate model of cocaine-induced behavior. "Introducing Drosophila models in neuropharmacological research helps to discover new mechanisms of...

Drug company in-licenses Alzheimer drug from Georgetown for further development.
October 11, 2004... 2004 OCT 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Samaritan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (LIV) a developer of drugs to treat AIDS, Alzheimers and cardiovascular disease, has been granted a license from Georgetown University to develop and market a new drug...

Pharma company announces completion of trial for neuropsychiatric disorder drug.
October 11, 2004... 2004 OCT 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Predix Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced that its investigational drug PRX-00023 showed clear induction of surrogate biomarkers and was well tolerated in single and multiple doses among volunteers in two...

Risedronate improves bone density in females with anorexia nervosa.
October 11, 2004... 2004 OCT 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Risedronate improves bone density in females with anorexia nervosa, study results show. "Anorexia nervosa (AN), a psychiatric disease characterized by chronic starvation, is complicated by severe...

Walking might keep mind sharp, ward off Alzheimer Disease.
October 11, 2004... 2004 OCT 11 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The health benefits of regular walking may include helping prevent mental decline and Alzheimer disease, research in patients aged 70 and up has found, bolstering evidence that exercise needn't be...