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Improving outcomes in bipolar disorder

Several types of psychosocial therapy for bipolar disorder have had success when used in conjunction with medications, but full recovery is still a lengthy and difficult process.

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In Brief: Victories over borderline personality disorder

Studies of borderline personality disorder show success treating the condition with various types of therapy, while another study found that many of the more serious symptoms went away over time.

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Can Valtrex Reduce Birth Control Pill Effectiveness?

I took Valtrex for shingles and I am on birth control. Does this make the birth control less effective?

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In Brief: Location of spinal cord injury may affect mental health scores

Researchers examining patients with spinal cord injuries found that those with the most severe physical impairments also had better overall states of mental health.

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Farewell to the voices

Hearing voices is a common symptom of schizophrenia. While some patients find relief with antipsychotic drugs, other techinques under investigation include electrical stimulation, cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, and meditation.

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Diagnosing Fibromyalgia

What type of doctor is the best to diagnose fibromyalgia? Can your primary doctor or would a specialist be a better choice?

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Extra-Corporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Tendonitis

I developed Achilles tendonitis several years ago and it continues to bother me. How effective is extra-corporeal shock wave therapy in treating this condition?

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In Brief: Reducing teens’ risk on the Internet

Many teenagers post information about risky behavior in their online social networking profiles, but a study found that nearly half responded to an intervention aimed at getting them to make their profiles safer by altering or removing such information.

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In Brief: Factors that affect risk of dementia

Researchers have formulated an index of risk factors that may help lower the likelihood of developing dementia in older age.

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In Brief: Regular family meals may reduce risk of eating disorders in girls

Adolescent girls who have several meals per week with their families may have a reduced risk of developing an eating disorder.

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