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Small but powerful: short peptide hormones and their role in autoimmune inflammation. Related Articles
Small but powerful: short peptide hormones and their role in autoimmune inflammation.
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Role of dopamine in the physiology of T-cells and dendritic cells.: Related Articles
Role of dopamine in the physiology of T-cells and dendritic cells.
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The Interleukin 1 Beta (IL1B) Gene Is Associated with Failure to Achieve Remission and Impaired Emotion Processing in Major Depression.
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Ginkgo biloba for Preventing Cognitive Decline in Older Adults: A Randomized Trial [Original Contribution]

Beth E. Snitz, PhD; Ellen S. O’Meara, PhD; Michelle C. Carlson, PhD; Alice M. Arnold, PhD; Diane G. I […]

Autism increase may reflect greater awareness: “Physicians say the developmental disorder is more commonly diagnosed as the definition broadens.”

By CHRISTINE S. MOYER, amednews staff. Posted Jan. 4, 2010.

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Neural Activation Underlying Acute Grief in Women After the Loss of an Unborn Child [Articles]:
Am J Psychiatry 2009; 166:1402-1410 (published online November 2, 2009; doi: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2009.08121875)

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Atypical antipsychotic augmentation in major depressive disorder: a meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized trials.: ” Related Articles
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Lower level of endogenous dopamine in patients with cocaine dependence: findings from PET imaging of D(2)/D(3) receptors following acute dopamine depletion.: ” Related Articles
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Anxiety and outcome in bipolar disorder.: ” Related Articles
Anxiety and outcome in bipolar disorder.
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Antidepressant use and preterm birth.: ” Related Articles
Antidepressant use and preterm birth.
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Amygdala Activation During Emotion Processing of Neutral Faces in Children With Severe Mood Dysregulation Versus ADHD or Bipolar Disorder.: “Related Articles
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Integrated treatment of aggression in the context of ADHD in children refractory to stimulant monotherapy: a window into the future of child psychopharmacology.: ” Related Articles
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Effects of chronic stress on memory decline in cognitively normal and mildly impaired older adults.: ”
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Scientists from UCLA, UC Riverside and the Human BioMolecular Research Institute have found that Vitamin D3 together with Curcumin, a substance found in Turmeric Spice, stimulates the immune system to clear the […]

Psychosocial stress and change in weight among US adults.

Am J Epidemiol. 2009 Jul 15;170(2):181-92. Epub 2009 May 22.
Block JP, He Y, Zaslavsky AM, Ding L, Ayanian JZ.

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In a recent study, childhood physical abuse increased the risk of developing cancer by 40%. What are the potential mechanisms? Here are my thoughts:

Traumatic events such as childhood physical abuse may lead […]

Some pointers from answering a recent post.

DHEA:

DHEA is important – but in the hierarchy of signals in the body, there are more important signals to consider improving first since otherwise DHEA is a minor […]

In a large study of 3369 men between the ages of 40-79, Vitamin D 25 OH levels correlated with psychomotor processing speed. Of interest is that the Vitamin D 25 OH concentration was 63 +/- 33 nmol/L. Cognitive […]

Depression leads to higher Hemoglobin A1c values in adolescents with Diabetes Type 1. Poor blood glucose monitoring is also associated with poor glycemic control and higher Hemoglobin A1c values.

Here’s a […]