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Weekly Webb: Painter Makes Strides Following Stroke

...  Webb: Painter makes strides following stroke Although Fortin's recovery has exceeded expectations, he's not content with where he is. In addition to the three hours of rehab he completes each day, Fortin works with an acupuncturist and a reading tutor. To help regain muscle control in his face … Read more on Billings Gazette   Stroke Acupuncture – Patient completely paralyzed for 1 year after a stroke, after 5 sessions of acupuncture has regained consciousness, and able to eat and can move her feet!   Tags: billings gazette ...

Treatment Resistant Depression TRD

  Treatment Resistant Depression TRD – Treatment Resistant Depression is simply an episode of depression that does not respond to typical treatments such as psychotherapy or medications. Visit htt…   Survival Bump in Ovarian Cancer With Cediranib Median progression-free survival (PFS) was 11.1 months in patients treated with chemotherapy and the angiogenesis inhibitor cediranib plus cediranib maintenance, versus 8.7 months with chemotherapy alone. Patients in the cediranib … "A patient might … Read more on MedPage Today Read more... ...

Why Do Some Men/women Live in Denial About Their “Depression or Addictions”??

Question by I have an answer !: Why do some men/women live in denial about their “depression or addictions”?? Do they have to “hit rock bottom” to realize and accept their “desease” ? Do they have to “lose their family and friends” in order to realize, it’s time to get some professional help ? A dear friend of mine is going through this “depression and alcoholism” stage right now, (it’s been actually a while) and I have no idea how to help anymore ! She is a grown woman for crying out loud ! What else can I do ? I suggested to go with her to the AA meetings, called even “rehab centers” but the response I get is the same: “She is the only one who can admitt to her problem and do something about it!” Read more... ...

Excitement, Some Skepticism, as VA Clinic Expansion Continues

...  some skepticism, as VA Clinic expansion continues Services at the expanded clinic will include primary, mental, specialty and dental care; a laboratory; pharmacy; outpatient surgery; audiology; radiology; physical therapy and vision. … How about geriatric care for aging veterans from America's … Read more on Billings Gazette Medical movers Southwest Baptist University faculty member Beverly McNeal earned recognition from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as a board-certified geriatric specialist. McNeal was required to obtain a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice … Read more on Springfield News-Leader   Read ...

Depression Treatment: Self-Help

  Depression Treatment: Self-Help – Self-help for depression is an important depression treatment. HealthyPlace.com Medical Director, Dr. Harry Croft, says some depression self-help treatments …   For NJ couple, Sandy damaged more than just things The wind howled with 80-mph gusts, gas lines burst and hissed, electric lines crackled and people trapped in their homes yelled for help. As water gushed into their house, Bobby and Pamela ran to the …. Nine months of battling depression, uncertainty … Read more on USA TODAY Read more... ...

LGBT Activist Tells Former Ex-Gay Leader John Paulk to Put Apology Into Action

...  of their lives in shame and struggle, the families who refused to accept their loved ones and the countless teens sent against their will … Read more on PQ Monthly Slideshow: April 2013 most viewed stories “I consider myself a good Christian … and I don't think God thinks any less of my daughter than he does of any one of you in here. The law is an embarrassment on the people of Montana. It should go away.” Rep. Jonathan McNiven, R- Huntley, said voting … Read more on Billings Gazette Read ...

Former Glacier County Undersheriff Claims Job-Related PTSD Led to Drug Habit

...  Glacier County undersheriff claims job-related PTSD led to drug habit He works now as a counselor in a drug treatment center, inspired by his own treatment and recovery to help others, Snipes said. The disability of PTSD, he said, should be treated by any other disability, Snipes said. “We should be more attuned to the … Read more on Billings Gazette Helping Fitness Facilities Help PTSD Sufferers … and New Dawn coded with PTSD and 256,820 as “potential” PTSD. Among the many treatment recommendations, the VA's National Center for PTSD strongly encourages an exercise regimen. From the standpoint of exercise facilities and recreation centers … Read more on Athletic Business (blog) Read ...