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Tuesday, November, 24, 2009
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Out with the Old, In with the New

A few months back I posted a blog on the decrease in the use of SSRIs. There's another aspect to the problem of "in with the new, out with the old" creep of medication usage in favor of the newer drugs. A significant number of people are prescribed Prozac and Seroquel, especially considering the fact that it's only approved... Read moreChevron

New Review Brings Antidepressant Effectiveness into Question

A New England Journal of Medicine study reviewed numerous antidepressant trials up to 2004, in an attempt to determine how well the data support their efficacy. The important difference in this study was that the reviews covered data submitted to the FDA, not data published in journal articles.   It may surprise some to learn that while the... Read moreChevron

Slow Wave Sleep, Diabetes and Depression

The issue with poor sleep is actually poor slow wave sleep. This is the specific subtype of overall sleep that is reduced in depression, even when the individual sleeps too much.   Several studies have investigated the question, but a very recent one best illustrates the possible relationship between sleep and insulin/glucose... Read moreChevron

The Mitt Romney Plan for Universal Healthcare

Arguably Mitt Romney's most important success to date is the reform of the Massachusetts medical insurance system, which he hopes to expand to a nationwide effort. However, his plan does not entail expansion to the nation, as that is the exact opposite of his healthcare plan. Romney has outlined 6 steps towards more affordable and... Read moreChevron

The Connection between Calcium and Weight Loss

There is an article in Psychology Today describing a study where overweight people were put on a calorie restricted diet and randomized to three groups: low calcium supplements (pills), high calcium supplements, and dairy supplements at a level of calcium equal to the high calcium supplement group. On a calorie restricted diet, the low calcium... Read moreChevron

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