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Role of Combat Trauma In PTSD Is Reinforced
- Author:
- Kate Johnson
Major Finding: Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder were seen in 50 of 104 Vietnam veterans and in none of their nonveteran identical twins...
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Propranolol Shows Early Promise for PTSD
- Author:
- Kate Johnson
Major Finding: Propranolol administered at traumatic memory recall appears to block reconsolidation of the memory. Data Source: A randomized,...
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d-Cycloserine for PTSD Proves Underwhelming
- Author:
- Kate Johnson
Major Finding: Remission rates were at 55% for the placebo group and 48% for the treated group immediately after the treatment. Data Source:...
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Global Rate of Paternal Depression Surpasses 10%
- Author:
- Kate Johnson
Major Finding: An overall 10.4% rate of paternal depression correlated with maternal depression.Data Source: A meta-analysis of 43 studies...
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Sleep Problems, PTSD, Obesity 'Related, but to What Degree?'
- Author:
- Kate Johnson
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Induced Abortions Linked to Preterm Delivery
- Author:
- Kate Johnson
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Paternal Postpartum Depression High
- Author:
- Kate Johnson
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Watch for Vascular, Other Risks in PTSD Patients
- Author:
- Kate Johnson
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Bevacizumab Combinations Effective in Phase II Glioblastoma Trials
- Author:
- Kate Johnson
Major Finding: A chemoradiation regimen with bevacizumab, temozolomide, and irinotecan increased progression-free and overall survival by about 6...
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Cediranib Falls Short in Phase III Glioblastoma Trial
- Author:
- Kate Johnson
Major Finding: Progression-free survival did not show a statistically significant advantage of cediranib monotherapy (median, 92 days; P = .889)...
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Prenatal Stress May Have Long-Term Effects
- Author:
- Kate Johnson
Major Finding: An increase in cognitive, behavioral, and physical problems was seen among offspring of women who were pregnant during or...
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Results of D-Cycloserine Therapy for PTSD Prove Underwhelming
- Author:
- Kate Johnson
Major Finding: PTSD patients treated with d-cycloserine to enhance cognitive-behavioral therapy did no better than placebo controls.Data Source:...
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Link Between Physical Illness and PTSD Remains Underrecognized
- Author:
- Kate Johnson
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Link Between Physical Illness and PTSD Remains Underrecognized
- Author:
- Kate Johnson
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Obesity Linked to PTSD Through Sleep Deprivation
- Author:
- Kate Johnson
Major Finding: Among subjects with PTSD, sleep problems contribute to obesity.Data Source: 501 Israeli Jews exposed to various levels of terrorism...