Study data published in JAMA support the efficacy of a digital intervention for depressive symptoms among patients with hypertension or diabetes. In randomized clinical trials (RCTs) conducted in Brazil and Peru, patients displayed significant improvements in depression symptoms following digital treatment. However, results were not sustained at 6 months. Depression is a known risk factor […]
June 14 (Reuters) - Tropical Depression Two has formed off the coast of North Carolina and is heading away from the United States, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Monday. The depression is located about 105 miles (165 km) east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, packing maximum sustained winds of 35 miles per […]
Teachers are almost twice as likely to experience frequent job-related stress and nearly three times as likely to experience symptoms of depression than the general adult population, a new survey finds. These results—which are alarming but perhaps not surprising—were reported by RAND Corp. researchers, who fielded a nationally representative survey of teachers in late January […]
(WNDU) - A former Notre Dame hockey star is starting a long journey. Former Irish Icers alternate captain Stephen Johns announced his retirement from hockey, and that he is tackling a new adventure. Johns has noted he has battled depression for years, and wants to help others facing the same fight. “What I’ll miss most […]
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A tropical disturbance currently located in the far southern Gulf and Bay of Campeche is being monitored for tropical development over the coming days. At this time there is little to no organization with the system in the Bay of Campeche. It is still way too early to give specific impacts […]
Q: My husband was in the hospital for three weeks with COVID-19. He's home again and seems OK physically, but he's not the same person. He's withdrawn and angry, and I think he's depressed. He won't talk about it to me or our kids. What can we do? A: We're very glad to hear that […]
Tropical Depression Two has formed offshore of North Carolina and it is moving northeast away from the United States. There are no coastal watches or warnings. This storm has no threat to the local forecast. When TD Two strengthens into a tropical storm, it will pick up the B name on the list, Bill. That is […]
Frequent depressive symptoms correlate with rapid decline in kidney function in healthy adults, a new Chinese study finds. In the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), 260 (5.5%) of 4763 adults aged 45 years and older who were initially free of chronic kidney disease (CKD) later experienced an annual decline in estimated glomerular filtration […]
My brother, Joe, was a trial lawyer. He died of cancer at age 65 two years ago this month. I miss him terribly. And I’m thinking of him because I am thinking of the many lawyers I’ve worked with as clients, or known as friends or relatives, who were linked together by a common problem, […]
NeuroStar uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to target specific areas in the brain believed to be underactive in individuals with depression. By stimulating these regions, chemicals in the brain increase and the mood improves. This therapy is safe, effective and drug free. It's a worthwhile alternative for individuals who do not benefit from antidepressant medications […]
