Generalized Anxiety Disorder Oct 29, 2009
The Effects of Living with GAD. According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, approximately 6. (Suite101.com)
Anxiety and Stress Disorders in Wom... Oct 16, 2009
Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Women are Prone to Anxiety. (Suite101.com)
The Benefits of Holy Basil Sep 30, 2009
A hospital-based clinical trial in India concluded tulsi is a promising treatment for generalized anxiety disorder (Bhattacharyya D., et. al., Nepal Medical College Journal, 2008). (Suite101.com)
Soldier Gets 5 Life Sentences Iraqi Deaths Sep 5, 2009
To minimize the chances of these adverse events, mefloquine should not be taken for prophylaxis in patients with active depression or with a recent history of depression, generalized anxiety disorder, psychosis, or schizophrenia or other major psychiatric disorders. Lariam should be used with caution in patients with a previous history of depression. (CBS News)
Anxious? Time to turn on the light Aug 27, 2009
In addition to social disorder, there is a generalized anxiety disorder. "That's kind of like a severe case of being a worrywart," she said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
A Psychiatrist Will Tweet You Now Aug 23, 2009
Almost all had additional psychiatric diagnoses, such as generalized anxiety disorder, and more than two-thirds had baseline BDI scores higher than 28, indicating severe depression. Patients initially were assessed in person, and then randomly assigned to online CBT, or placed on an eight-month waiting list for live CBT, plus usual care from their primary care physician. (ABC News)
Could anxiety disorder cause my husband to imagine things? Aug 5, 2009
My husband has generalized anxiety disorder, and he always seems to bring up something he says he has seen me do or something I supposedly said when I cannot recall that ever happening. So my question is, can GAD cause a person to worry so much about something that he believes it happened. (CNN -- Health)
MediciNova to Evaluate MN-221 for the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations Jul 21, 2009
MediciNova's pipeline includes six clinical-stage compounds for the treatment of acute exacerbations of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations, multiple sclerosis, asthma, interstitial cystitis, solid tumor cancers, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, preterm labor and urinary incontinence and two preclinical-stage compounds for the treatment of thrombotic disorders. MediciNova's current strategy is to focus its resources on its two prioritized product candidates, MN-221 for the... (Primezone Releases)
MediciNova Announces Proposed Final Protocol for Its Phase II Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Evaluating MN-221 in Patients With Severe, Acute Exacerbations of Asthma Jul 14, 2009
MediciNova's pipeline includes six clinical-stage compounds for the treatment of acute exacerbations of asthma, multiple sclerosis, asthma, interstitial cystitis, solid tumor cancers, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, preterm labor and urinary incontinence and two preclinical-stage compounds for the treatment of thrombotic disorders. MediciNova's current strategy is to focus its resources on its two prioritized product candidates, MN-221 for the treatment of acute exacerbations of asthma and MN-166... (Primezone Releases)
Researchers identify the brains on-off switch for fear May 21, 2009
This discovery suggests a new potential target for the development of new medications aimed at treating anxiety, particularly generalized anxiety disorder, a condition aimed that afflicts millions ... Generalized anxiety disorder is a condition characterized by chronic anxiety, exaggerated worry and tension, even when there is little or nothing obvious to provoke it. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Herding Squirrels: The zen of autism Apr 28, 2009
We knew he suffered from acute anxiety and had always had issues relating to his peers; he had been preliminarily diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, ADD of the Inattentive Sort, mild OCD, and had a differential for schizophrenia (the latter having been dropped after several meetings with the psychiatrist). I hadn't known what to make of the UCLA work-up. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
What Is The Best Strategy For Overcoming Constant Worries? Apr 10, 2009
Worry exposure (WE) is a core element of cognitive-behavioral treatment for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) ... fler, M.; Becker, E.S. Worry Exposure versus Applied Relaxation in the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder ... 21, 2009) Preliminary research suggests that use of the drug escitalopram provided some improvement in symptoms for older adults with generalized anxiety disorder, although the overall benefits were diminished. (Science Daily)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Helps Older Adults With Anxiety Reduce Worry, Improve Mental Health Apr 10, 2009
9, 2009) Older adults with generalized anxiety disorder who received cognitive behavior therapy had greater improvement on measures of worry, depression and mental health than patients who received usual care, according to a new study ... Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is common in late life, with prevalence up to 7 ... Stanley et al. Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder Among Older Adults in Primary Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial. (Science Daily)
FDA Advisory Committee Recommendation on SEROQUEL XR Supplemental New Drug Applications Apr 9, 2009
April 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee (PDAC) conducted a review of the safety and efficacy of supplemental new drug applications (sNDA) for SEROQUEL XR (quetiapine fumarate) extended-release tablets proposed for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The Advisory Committee concluded. (PR Newswire)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Eases Anxiety for Older People Apr 9, 2009
The prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder is estimated to be more than 7 percent in older people living in the community. People who are more anxious later in life have a higher risk of physical disabilities, memory problems, a lower quality of life, increased use of health-care services and death, according to background information in the study. (MEDLINEplus)
NURSE’S NOTES - In children, anxiety common Apr 8, 2009
Generalized anxiety disorder: There is extreme worry and excessive anxiety about everyday events or activities. It s difficult for the child to control the worry. (Missoulian, MT)
Talk therapy helps older adults Apr 8, 2009
Generalized anxiety disorder is a disabling condition that can also cause muscle tension, insomnia and fatigue. A study earlier this year found the antidepressant Lexapro, made by Forest Laboratories Inc and known generically as escitalopram, could modestly ease anxiety symptoms in older adults. (India Times, India)
NURSE’S NOTES - Anxiety can hinder normal functioning Apr 1, 2009
There are 12 recognized anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, to name a few. There is also substance-induced anxiety disorder, which is common due to the use of alcohol and recreational drugs by a percentage of the general population. (Missoulian, MT)
5 things you didn’t know about ... anxiety disorder Mar 25, 2009
Overwhelming worry is a symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). With generalized anxiety disorder, shedding worries is difficult, even when the worry is seemingly out of proportion to the concern. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Drawing the line on study drug morality Mar 22, 2009
Assistant Professor of Psychology Douglas Mennin conducts research on generalized anxiety disorder, sometimes using undergraduates as subjects. In his opinion, High achievement tends to produce anxiety and worryand people have to manage their stress in some way. (Yale Herald, CT)
Redefining Crazy: Researchers Revise the DSM Mar 11, 2009
Rather, if you take something like generalized anxiety disorder (300. 02), there may be a variety of causes that set it off: genes that cause excessive activity in the fear-producing part of the brain called the amygdala; a stressful job that stimulates that activity; engaging in a dumb behavior like having an affair that exacerbates your anxiety; then randomly getting into an anxiety-heightening situation like a car accident. (Time.com)
Massage and Bodywork for Stress Rel... Mar 7, 2009
The project is researching the use of therapeutic massage for Generalized Anxiety Disorder ... Therapeutic Massage for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, ClinicalTrials. (Suite101.com)
Pfizer drops development of 2 drugs Feb 25, 2009
said Tuesday it is terminating two development programs, one for a drug to treat fibromyalgia, a condition of chronic widespread pain, and another for a drug to treat generalized anxiety disorder. After reviewing the trial results of the development programs, along with current market dynamics, Pfizer said it decided it was unlikely that either compound would provide meaningful benefit to patients beyond the current standard of care. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Pfizer drops development of 2 late-stage drugs Feb 24, 2009
The world's biggest drugmaker said it decided to halt further testing of compounds to treat fibromyalgia and generalized anxiety disorder after reviewing its existing and experimental primary-care drugs ... The treatment for the psychiatric condition generalized anxiety disorder was known only by the designation PD 332,334 ... Cymbalta was approved to treat generalized anxiety disorder two years ago. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Obesity, Lack of Insurance Take Toll on Young Americans Feb 21, 2009
Between 1999 and 2004, almost 9 percent of adults ages 20 to 29 reported major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, or panic disorder within the past year. Young adults also have the highest rate of injury-related emergency department visits of all age groups. (MEDLINEplus)
Lexapro may ease anxiety in older adults Feb 7, 2009
They said antidepressants like Lexapro, made by Forest Laboratories Inc and known generically as escitalopram, may be useful as a new treatment option for older adults with generalized anxiety disorder, a disabling condition that can also cause muscle tension, insomnia and fatigue ... In the study, Lenze and colleagues evaluated 177 people aged 60 or older with generalized anxiety disorder who got either Lexapro or a dummy pill for 12 weeks. (MSNBC -- Health)
Antidepressant Eases Anxiety in Older Adults Feb 7, 2009
TUESDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Older adults with generalized anxiety disorder treated with the antidepressant Lexapro showed significant improvement in symptoms, a new study reports. Generalized anxiety disorder is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in older adults. (MEDLINEplus)
Low Childhood IQ Tied to Risk of Later Mental Disorders Feb 7, 2009
MONDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Children with lower IQ have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, depression, generalized anxiety disorder and other psychiatric problems as adults, a new study that spanned more than three decades shows. Lower childhood IQ was also associated with more persistent depression and anxiety, as well as an increased risk of having two or more psychiatric diagnoses by age 32, say researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health. (MEDLINEplus)
