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Jun 20, 2008 |
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The Challenge of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity – Source: Journal of Environmental Health, June 2008
Review of the current literature and conflicting views on MCS prevalence, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. “At present, MCS is illustrative of the dichotomy between illness (a feeling of not being well, with obvious manifestations), and disease (a pathophysiological process, which in the case of MCS has not yet been clarified). Even if MCS does not prove to be the disease its proponents claim, this does not negate the need for appropriate treatment for the illness. “ [Source: Journal of Environmental Health, June 2008] |
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Jun 12, 2008 |
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Functional Coupling of the Amygdala in Depressed Patients Treated with Antidepressant Medication - Source: Neuropsychopharmacology, July 2008
fMRI “brain mapping” finds evidence of disconnect between emotion/mood-related brain structures in major depression vs. controls; significant restoration of some connections – especially with the left amygdala - after anti-depressant drug treatment. [Source: Neuropsycholpharmacology, July 2008] |
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Jun 10, 2008 |
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Plasma pyridoxal 5'-phosphate [active co-enzyme form of vitamin B-6] in the US population: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2003-2004 – Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2008
Particularly for substantial proportions of smokers, the elderly, non-Hispanic blacks, and current and former oral contraceptive users, the U.S. RDA for vitamin B-6 does not support adequate levels in the blood. [Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2008] |
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Jun 10, 2008 |
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Alcohol consumption is associated with decreased risk of rheumatoid arthritis; Results from two Scandinavian case-control studies – Source: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, June 5, 2008
Lifestyle factor analysis of RA patients & controls finds people in the top quartile of alcohol consumption are 40% to 50% less likely to have RA than those in the lower 2 quartiles - in line with research demonstrating a preventive effect of alcohol in "experimental arthritis." [Source: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, June 5, 2008] |
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Jun 06, 2008 |
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Serotonin Modulates Behavioral Reactions to Unfairness - Source: Science, online June 5, 2008
Cambridge/UCLA researchers determine that serotonin (obtained from the essential amino acid tryptophan in diet) plays a critical role in regulating emotion. In this case, aggressive responses increased markedly during social decision-making when brain serotonin levels were reduced by manipulating subjects' diet for a short time. [Source: Science, online June 5, 2008] |
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Jun 06, 2008 |
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New research provides insights into clinical disorders characterized by low serotonin level, such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and severe anxiety
Cambridge/UCLA researchers demonstrated that serotonin (obtained from the essential amino acid tryptophan in diet) plays a critical role in regulating emotion. In this case, aggressive responses increased markedly during social decision-making when brain serotonin levels were reduced by manipulating the subjects’ diet. |
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Jun 06, 2008 |
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Incidence of melanoma and other malignancies among rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with methotrexate - Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism, May 30, 2008
Compared with the general population, methotrexate-treated RA patients have an increased incidence of melanoma (3 times), non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (5 times), and lung cancer (3 times). “There may be a role for regular skin cancer screening for all RA patients, particularly those receiving immunosuppressive therapy.” [Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism, May 30, 2008] |
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Jun 03, 2008 |
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Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 06-04-08
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 06-04-08 |
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Jun 03, 2008 |
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Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 06-04-08
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 06-04-08 |
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Jun 03, 2008 |
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Association of Family History With Cancer Recurrence and Survival Among Patients With Stage III Colon Cancer – Source: Journal of the American Medical Association, June 4, 2008
A family history of colorectal cancer in a first-degree relative increases the risk of developing colorectal cancer. But conversely, according to a study at 9 cancer centers, more familial history was associated with better disease-free survival rates after chemotherapy for stage III colon cancer. – Source: Journal of the American Medical Association, June 4, 2008 |
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