In Brief: Writer’s cramp is partly in your head – but where?
Researchers are attempting to identify areas of the brain responsible for the sensation of writer’s cramp.
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In brief: Psychiatrists offering less psychotherapy
According to an analysis of appointment data, psychiatrists are spending less time on psychotherapy with their patients. This is due mainly to health care bureaucracy and increased prescription of medications.
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In Brief: Treatment rates for alcohol abuse and dependence remain low
Effective treatment for alcohol dependency is available, but treatment rates among alcohol abusers are low because of lack of awareness and embarrassment.
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What can I do to ease the pain of costochondritis?
Most costochondritis pain can be managed at home with rest, activity changes, heat, and over‑the‑counter remedies while symptoms gradually fade.
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Psychological challenges of surviving cancer
Cancer survivors must contend with a number of psychological issues that are frequently not understood by family members, friends, and coworkers.
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Rare diseases offer insights into autism spectrum disorders
A portion of autism spectrum disorders are caused by single-gene mutations. Researchers hope that by studying how these mutations lead to autism disorders, they can find ways to block or reverse the symptoms.
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Using lithium to reduce suicide risk in bipolar disorder
Lithium has been proven to be effective at reducing the risk of suicide in patients being treated for bipolar disorder, probably because of its mood-stabilizing properties.
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The perils of perfectionism
Research into perfectionism suggests that the behavior may arise as a coping mechanism in response to a form of ill treatment by others known as indirect aggression.
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Bigger Moles More Often Are Melanomas
Moles larger than 6 millimeters are more likely to be melanomas, a study has found. The study supports current guidelines. Doctors now look at size to help decide which moles to check for melanoma. Moles larger than 6 millimeters are considered more suspicious. The new study looked at biopsy results for 1,657 moles or other abnormal areas. About 8% of moles larger than 6 millimeters were melanomas. The rate was only 4% among smaller moles. HealthDay News reported on the study April 22. It was in the journal Archives of Dermatology.
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In Brief: Money can buy happiness – if you give it away
A series of experiments found that people who spent money on others were happier than those who spent it on themselves.
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