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questions about anti depressants
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
here are the latest reports - some rrsi anti depressant groups not effective
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Innovations in Mental Illness Recovery
Monday, February 18, 2008
The mental health field is like conjoined twins. Of course one is the evil twin, and the other is nice. But since they’re joined at the hip, life is a struggle. The mental health field has been painfully extracting its humane mission from old school authoritarian and medical thinking, along with a big dose of cruel moralism since ancient history.
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Eat Less, Live Longer: By Diet or Drugs
Monday, February 18, 2008
For years, studies have shown that an almost foolproof way to live longer is to cut back on calories. In mice, cutting calories has not only extended their lifespan, but also their reproductive period. It is hypothesized that a low calorie diet in humans can have a similar effect.
In yeast, it was demonstrated that decreasing caloric intake of these cells decreases SIR2, an inhibitor of an anti-aging enzyme. Lower production of SIR2 meant the longevity system of the cell flourished. We humans have similar genes, and it is likely it is modulated in a similar manner.
We already know that cutting back on calories can lower cholesterol, fasting glucose, and blood pressure. These parameters have also been termed biomarkers of aging, as they can be correlated with age related diseases.
Don’t want to cut back on your gastronomic experiences? Then pop an antidepressant. Unlike Prozac or Zoloft, when worms were given another anti-depressant called mianserin (trade name Tolvon), their appetite center was tricked into thinking they had consumed much less calories than they actually did. Their lifespan was increased significantly, from 3 weeks to more than four.
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Health minister proposes public inquiry for C Difficile
Monday, February 18, 2008
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said today that he is "minded" to carry out a full public inquiry into the current Clostridium Difficile outbreak.
However he said any inquiry would only take place after the work of an Independent Review is complete.
The Minister said he will announce the Independent Review team on Tuesday and will also announce a series of immediate measures which aim to significantly improve hygiene and infection control in healthcare facilities.
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Veterans 'need more mental care'
Monday, February 18, 2008
Veterans should be tracked through the NHS, MPs have said
More must be done to help military service veterans with mental health problems, a Commons Defense Committee report has found.
The committee said the identification and treatment of veterans relies too much on luck and good intentions.
It backed the controversial move from military hospitals to the NHS, but said there was too little support for veterans once they left the services.
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