Study of the gene that helps regulate humans’ circadian rhythms has found that an irregularity in this gene may be related to the development of bipolar disorder.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is recommending that adolescents be screened for depression when the systems to diagnose and treat them are available.
The level of lead in the blood of Americans has decreased dramatically since the 1970s, but research is suggesting that even low-level exposure may result in learning and behavior problems in children.
Second-generation antipsychotic drugs are sometimes being used to treat dementia in the elderly, but the potential side effects and other risks outweight the benefits in many instances.
In a study of children and adolescents with bipolar disorder, the anticonvulsant drug divalproex was no more effective than a placebo.
Researchers are attempting to identify areas of the brain responsible for the sensation of writer’s cramp.
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.
Effective treatment for alcohol dependency is available, but treatment rates among alcohol abusers are low because of lack of awareness and embarrassment.
Most costochondritis pain can be managed at home with rest, activity changes, heat, and over‑the‑counter remedies while symptoms gradually fade.