Philippe Izmailov's Blog, page 1711
October 12, 2014
Common anesthetic procedure dramatically improves well being of veterans with PTSD
A single application of a common anesthetic procedure could be the answer to alleviating anxiety, depression and psychological pain in those suffering from chronic, extreme post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to research.
October 10, 2014
Workplace violence in the health sector: What are the consequences?
Exposure to violence in the workplace can lead to serious consequences for health sector employees say researchers, who studied this issue in a systematic review of the literature.
October 9, 2014
Childhood psychological abuse as harmful as sexual or physical abuse
Children who are emotionally abused and neglected face similar and sometimes worse mental health problems as children who are physically or sexually abused, yet psychological abuse is rarely addressed in prevention programs or in treating victims, ac
October 7, 2014
Stroke-fighting drug offers potential treatment for traumatic brain injury
The only drug currently approved for treatment of stroke's crippling effects shows promise, when administered as a nasal spray, to help heal similar damage in less severe forms of traumatic brain injury. In the first examination of its kind, research
October 6, 2014
Marijuana use associated with lower death rates in patients with traumatic brain injuries
A survey of patients with traumatic brain injuries found those who had used marijuana were more likely to survive than those who had not used the illicit substance. The findings suggest THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, may help protect the brain in case
Less than half of Canadians exercise to relieve stress
People were more likely to cope with stress by problem-solving, looking on the bright side, trying to relax, talking to others, blaming oneself, ignoring stress or praying, rather than being active, a new study has found.
October 3, 2014
New scaling law helps estimate humans' risk of blast-induced traumatic brain injury
Since the start of the military conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, more than 300,000 soldiers have returned to the United States with traumatic brain injury caused by exposure to bomb blasts -- and in particular, exposure to improvised explosive devi
Boys, girls who've had a traumatic brain injury differ in rates of harmful behavior
Teenagers who said they had a traumatic brain injury in their lifetime, especially girls, reported significantly higher rates of harmful behavior, according to new research.
'Mini-stroke' may lead to post-traumatic stress disorder
About 30 percent of transient ischemic attack or 'mini-stroke' patients had symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) results from a new study show. Those with PTSD had more depression, anxiety and reduced mental and physical quality of life.
September 22, 2014
Suicide Prevention Requires Access to Effective, Evidence-Based Treatment
Suicide is preventable, but not all Americans have access to effective treatment and crisis intervention, a member of the American Psychological Association has told a congressional panel.
