September 16th 2024
Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.
Binge Eating Disorder: Surprisingly Common, Seriously Under-treated
March 30th 2007Binge eating disorder is more common than anorexia and bulimia combined, according to a national survey, but many physicians are unaware of the problem. The guidance and evidence discussed here highlight the key issues in recognizing and managing the disorder.
First Time May Be Charm for Anti-Epileptic Drugs
February 5th 2007GLASGOW, Scotland -- About half of patients with newly diagnosed epilepsy will have good control of their seizures with the first medication tried, and a majority of responders will be seizure-free at the lowest dose, reported European investigators.
Off the Wires: Psychological Resources, Home HIV Screening
February 1st 2007The investigators employed the HIV Epidemiological Research Study, a longitudinal prospective cohort study, along with semiannual interview, physical examination, and laboratory assays. They recruited 773 HIV-positive women aged 16 to 55 years from 4 academic medical facilities in Baltimore; Bronx, New York; Providence, RI; and Detroit.
Validating Feelings of Grieving Families Eases the Pain of Loss
January 31st 2007PARIS -- Treating the families of dying patients with compassion, keeping them informed, and establishing good communications with ICU staffers in a formal process can ease the pain of bereavement, according to investigators here.