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Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:00:25 +0100

Radiologists Diagnose, Treat Self-Embedding Disorder In Teens

Minimally invasive, image- guided treatment is a safe and precise method for removal of self-inflicted foreign objects from the body, according to the first report on "self- embedding disorder," or self-injury and self-inflicted foreign body insertion in adolescents. The findings will be presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:40:48 -0600

Stress-Related Disorders Affect Brain's Processing Of Memory

Researchers using functional MRI (fMRI) have determined that the circuitry in the area of the brain responsible for suppressing memory is dysfunctional in patients suffering from stress-related psychiatric disorders. Results of the study will be presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:38:38 -0600

How the Brain Responds to Drugs for Anxiety and Depression

Researchers, when studying the effects of medication use placebos, to test how well a drug really works. They provide real medication to some study participants, and placebos to others. Placebos are drugs that have no medication in them. According to a new study, our genes play a role in how the brain responds to drugs given for anxiety and depression.

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:36:10 -0600

New Research Links Abdominal Obesity to Depression

Researchers have found a direct link to abdominal obesity and depression. Researchers at VU University Medical Centre, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, found that older adults who are depressed have twice the risk of gaining fat in the mid-section. This is the first study to test the theory that older depressed adults might at greater risk for diabetes and heart disease.

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:33:56 -0600

Teen Depression May Lead to Self-Harm And Mutilation

Are you aware if your teen purposely injures herself? Teen depression or anxiety can trigger this response to stress, and you might not even know about it. Self-harm is difficult to imagine, but some teens who are have depression or anxiety disorder use it as a way to release painful emotions.

If your teen is injuring herself, it's imperative that you seek help. Here is some background on self-injury.

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:49:52 -0600