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Warning Texts Can Curb Binge Drinking

...  texts can curb binge drinking Dr Brian Suffoletto, managing director of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, therefore believes a meaningful intervention in people's health and habits when they are young could "make a real dent" in the number of alcohol-related deaths … Read more on The British Psychological Society Child Abuse And Stress Show Signs Of Altered Gene Expression; Interventions … According to a new study published in the journal Child Development, the increased risk of these behaviors, such as aggression and alcohol ...

'I Won the Battle Against Bipolar'

'I won the battle against bipolar' The voices were accompanied by “unexplained, severe mood swings, depression and recurrent suicidal thoughts”, he recalls. … Although there is no cure for the condition, it is treatable with the aid of medication prescribed to manage particular symptoms. Read more on Namibian Physician Training Program Improves Care for Depression Many patients stop taking prescribed antidepressants within the first few months, and use of standardized measures allow for more reliable assessments that may promote increased adherence to treatment. Depression is a common and potentially disabling … Read more on PsychCentral.com Read more... ...

Heroin Overdose Deaths on Rise in New Britain

...  overdose deaths on rise in New Britain Moutinho likened the current epidemic to the one that occurred in the 1960s which sparked an increase in treatment centers like the New Britain clinic. The difference is today's heroin is “purer and cheaper.” “The overdoses we're now seeing are … Read more on Newbritainherald Cleveland Clinic physician-scientist recognized by AACR for prostate cancer … Following graduation from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Sharifi completed his residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital in Connecticut and a fellowship at the National Cancer Institute. The NCI fellowship was where Sharifi homed … The … Read more on The Plain Dealer Read ...

Pitt Student Continues Quest at 2014 Paralympics

...  student continues quest at 2014 Paralympics His degree in rehabilitation science and sports medicine can wait. “[Playing on the … Fellow Mighty Penguin Josh Wirt grew up in western Pennsylvania and won a sled hockey gold medal as a center with the U.S. Paralympic team in 2002 in Salt Lake City. Read more on University of Pittsburgh The Pitt News Cumberland County commissioners split on support for measure that would end … He said the legislation, if passed, "would end a practice that has existed in Pennsylvania, and this county, for literally decades, a convenience to employees who are union members to have their union dues deducted from their pay so they don't have to … Read more on The Patriot-News Read ...

Chattanoogan: Pam Kelle – Responsible Eating

...  Pam Kelle – Responsible Eating Having been involved in sports in her private Catholic school in Iowa, Pam then attended a public school and had to understand the 'Southern accent'. Her whole world … Working in clinical dietetics, Pam learned about disease and about food and … Read more on The Chattanoogan Nova Southeastern University Home to Multiple Subject Matter Experts in … He is the former director of Sport Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) – Center for Sports Medicine and was also the staff Sport Psychologist at the International Junior Golf Academy (IJGA) in Hilton Head, South Carolina … Read more on Newswise (press release) Read ...

Los Angeles Drug Rehab Center: How to Choose a Los Angeles Rehab Clinic

There are many Los Angeles rehab and detox clinics, some of which are known for helping patients deal with their problems head on with very little chance of relapse taking place. If you are searching for a clinic to check yourself in to, or are considering suggesting the option to a friend or relative, understanding how the options differ should allow you to make the right choice. It is essential that you do thorough research before coming to a decision, only by doing so will you be able to increase the chance of a positive outcome. The type of facilities and treatments that are available can vary considerably from one establishment to the next. Read more... ...

Study of Concussions Gets Boost

...  of concussions gets boost Detailed images of broken cables in the brain could pave the way for better treatment of sports-related concussions, researchers at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh said Thursday. The images, produced by … Concussions, caused by a sudden blow to … Read more on Tribune-Review Prince George's County crime report Springhill Ct., 6200 block, 11:25 p.m. Jan. 2. A 29-year-old Lanham man was … The male was taken to a hospital for treatment. THEFTS/BREAK-INS … A vehicle's window was broken and the center console storage unit was stolen. Cherrywood Terr., 5900 … Read more on Washington Post Read ...