Monday, February 13, 2012

All People Who Are Interested In "Depression"

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Lisa Emrich

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Musician, Patient Advocate, Author of 'Brass and Ivory' blog, and Founder of the 'Carnival of MS Bloggers'

The JC Virus Antibody Test Goes Public

Biogen Idec was pleased to announce last week that the FDA has approved an update to the prescription labeling of the drug Tysabri (natalizumab), their monthly IV monoclonal antibody medication for MS.  The prescription label now includes information regarding the increased risk of developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)... Read moreChevron
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Deborah Gray

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Creator, Wing of Madness

Depression and Thyroid Disease

Did you know that Linda Ronstadt, Mary-Louise Parker, Oprah, Kim Cattrall and George and Barbara Bush have thyroid disease? Probably not. Thyroid problems don't make the news, at least not as often as mental health issues do. But if you believe that you have clinical depression, or have been diagnosed with clinical depression, you should make sure... Read moreChevron
winwin

Just had a revelation: I am not OK.

I came to this realization probably at the worst timing: while I was taking practice exams for the MCAT (medical college admission test). I am currently chest deep in studying for the MCAT, which had been happening for 3 months now. All was going well until about a month ago, my practice scores went down hill. The most recent one I completed was... Read moreChevron
pamela

It's been a long time!

I finally got a job. When I went to the orientation after I was hired I found out that it was minimum wage pay!!  First uh oh/disadvantage. Then I started working. The first couple of days I had to walk, an hour, across town, cross a busy intersection to get there. I liked the woman I first worked with though she complained alot and let... Read moreChevron
aml0017

aml0017

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Living with depression and anxiety for over 10 years.

determined to get healthy

Had a follow up at the doctor yesterday, in regards to my high blood pressure.  My bp has been very high lately due to anxiety and being overweight, eating very bad diet.  I have overhauled my diet (with a few setbacks) and have been getting back on the exercise track.   Seemed to take a long time but finally the scale is going... Read moreChevron

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