Alcoholism
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- Post-traumatic stress disorder: effectiveness of most therapies is uncertain
- Many people, including significant proportions of active duty military personnel and veterans, suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder ( PTSD ), often in conjunction with other injuries or illnesses. While several drugs and psychotherapies are used to treat PTSD, many of the studies concerning... (Leggi Articolo)
- Variation in bitter-taste receptor gene increases risk for alcoholism
- A team of researchers, led by investigators at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has found that a gene variant for a bitter-taste receptor on the tongue is associated with an increased risk for alcohol dependence. The research team studied DNA samples from 262 families, al... (Leggi Articolo)
- Variation in bitter-taste receptor gene increases risk for alcoholism
- A team of researchers, led by investigators at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has found that a gene variant for a bitter-taste receptor on the tongue is associated with an increased risk for alcohol dependence. The research team studied DNA samples from 262 families, al... (Leggi Articolo)
- Disulfiram and Carbimide help patients achieve high rates of long-term abstinence
- Studies investigating the long-term outcomes of alcoholism treatment are rare and inconsistent. A nine-year study in the Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research investigated the occurrence of abstinence, lapse, and relapse among chronic alcoholics while exploring the role that "alcohol dete... (Leggi Articolo)
- New PET radiotracer to visualize cannabinoid receptors developed
- Researchers of Johns Hopkins developed a new radiotracer to visualize and quantify the brain's cannabinoid receptors by positron emission tomography ( PET ), opening a door to the development of new medications to treat drug dependence, obesity, depression, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease and ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Females less sensitive to the sedating effects of alcohol
- Although women consume less alcohol than men, they are more susceptible to some of the negative medical consequences of alcohol use, such as cirrhosis of the liver, cardiac disease, and cognitive impairments. Animal studies have also shown that males and females differ on behavioral as well ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Alcohol advertising may contribute to increased drinking among young people
- A study, published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, found that young people who view more alcohol advertisements tend to drink more alcohol. Young people are beginning to drink at an earlier age than ever before and their actions can have consequences ranging from poor grad... (Leggi Articolo)
- Caffeine dependence linked to family history of alcoholism
- A study, led by researchers at Johns Hopkins, has shown that women with a serious caffeine habit and a family history of alcohol abuse are more likely to ignore advice to stop using caffeine during pregnancy. Withdrawal symptoms, functional impairment and craving were cited by the women as reas... (Leggi Articolo)
- Anxiety disorders can compromise success of alcohol-dependence treatment
- Researchers at the University of Minnesota found that individuals who have an anxiety disorder when starting treatment for alcohol dependence have a significantly greater risk for relapse to drinking within four months. In addition, the study has also demonstrated that two of the most common ... (Leggi Articolo)
- CDT test cuts care costs for chronically ill patients
- A health economics analysis found that adding a new alcohol biomarker test to patients' revelations about their drinking habits could lower the cost of caring for patients with chronic illnesses like diabetes and high blood pressure. The alcohol-screening test measures the level of a chemical ... (Leggi Articolo)
- Strong relationship of major depressive disorder to substance dependence found
- Epidemiologic Survey of Alcohol and Related Conditions ( NESARC ) has showed for the first time that middle age and Native American race increase the likelihood of current or lifetime major depressive disorder ( MDD ), along with female gender, low income, and separation, divorce, or widowhood. A... (Leggi Articolo)
- Neuropathic pain: efficacy for local anesthetics
- A systematic review of current evidence has shown that Lidocaine and similar local anesthetics are effective for treating pain that emanates from damaged nerves. Neuropathic pain, which can occur with chronic diseases or conditions, is frequently unresponsive to treatment and worsens over tim... (Leggi Articolo)
- CREB, a brain protein, linked to alcoholism and anxiety
- Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered that a protein found in the brain is genetically linked to alcoholism and anxiety. Results of the study are published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. The researchers studied rats selectively bred for high alcoh... (Leggi Articolo)
- Acetaldehyde’s role in the carcinogenicity of alcohol beverage consumption
- Drinking alcoholic beverages has been linked to an increased risk of upper gastrointestinal cancer and other types of cancer. Researchers looking for the potential biochemical basis for this link have focused on acetaldehyde, a suspected carcinogen formed as the body metabolizes alcohol. In... (Leggi Articolo)
