Erythema Nodosum
I developed painful red bumps over my shins. My doctor has diagnosed me with erythema nodosum. What causes this? What can I expect?
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Beyond the “baby blues”
Postpartum depression is a common condition following childbirth. Unfortunately many women who experience it do not seek treatment.
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In Brief: PACE study suggests cognitive behavioral therapy may help some people with chronic fatigue syndrome – but is no panacea
A study comparing treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome found that cognitive behavioral therapy yielded the best results, but the benefit from any of the treatments was modest.
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Ask the doctor: Bath salts – a new way to get high?
I heard a news story about people using bath salts to get high. How is that possible? My husband and I have two teenagers. Should we talk with them about this?
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Becoming a better perfectionist
A Harvard Medical School psychology instructor and author offers advice for dealing with perfectionist tendencies in a constructive way.
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Study: Drug Slows Ovarian Cancer Growth
An experimental drug shows promise at slowing the growth of ovarian cancer, a study says. The drug is called olaparib. It blocks a natural enzyme known as PARP (Poly ADP ribose polymerase), making chemotherapy more effective. The drug was tested in a study of 65 women with ovarian cancer. The women received olaparib twice a day for 4 weeks. They were also divided into 2 groups: those who carry a gene mutation known as BRCA 1 or BRCA 2, and those who do not. The treatment was most effective in those with the gene mutation. Tumors shrank for 41% of them. It was also helpful for 24% of those without the mutation. The study appears in The Lancet. HealthDay News reported on it Aug. 21.
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Protecting youths from online harassment
Children can be bullied or harassed while online, so parents need to be aware of these risks and be willing to talk about them with their kids.
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In Brief: Secondhand smoke and the brain
Research on secondhand smoke found that its effects were the same on the brains of both smokers and nonsmokers.
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Educating and empowering families
When a person is struggling with a mental illness, there are probably family members who are also in need of guidance. A free course is available to help family members cope with these challenges.
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Heart Beat: Pause in CPR before shock reduces survival
When pausing CPR before administering a shock from a defibrillator, the shortest possible pause will help increase the cardiac arrest victim’s chances of survival.
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