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August 2006 Archive
AUGUST 11, 2006
Experimental Medication Kicks Depression in Hours
Current antidepressants usually take four to eight weeks to exert their effects. In a preliminary new study, a single intravenous dose of ketamine, a medication usually used in higher doses as an anesthetic, brought symptom relief to people with treatment-resistant depression in as little as two hours.
Internet-Based Program Can Help Women with Eating Disorders
Young women who suffer from eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder often develop their eating disorder around the time they begin college. A new study has found that an eight-week, Internet-based intervention may help college-age women at risk.
Common Thickener May Block HPV Infections
Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are the most common sexually-transmitted infection in the U.S. A new study shows that carrageenan, a common cosmetic and food additive extracted from red algae, may be able to block HPV infections.
Watching Nicotine at Work in the Brain
Nearly 80% of the smokers who try to quit relapse within six months, and nicotine is the main reason why. A new brain imaging study supported in part by NIH's National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows how the nicotine in just a few puffs of a cigarette can drive someone to continue smoking.
August 4, 2006
Nitric Oxide Treatment May Help Premature Babies
Very small premature babies, those under three pounds, are at high risk for delayed growth and lasting developmental problems. Two new studies show that treating premature babies with nitric oxide gas can help prevent chronic lung disease, and may also protect against brain injury.
Insight into Ear Infections
Chronic infection or inflammation of the middle ear, the area just behind the eardrum, is a common problem for children. Technically called otitis media, three of every four children have at least one episode by their third birthday. Almost half of those who get them will have three or more ear infections during their first three years.
Chemical in Many Air Fresheners May Affect Lungs
New research shows that a chemical compound found in many air fresheners, toilet bowl cleaners, mothballs and other deodorizing products may be harmful to the lungs.
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