New NAPHS Annual Survey Tracks Behavioral Treatment Trends

Posted by admin on March 28th, 2009 in Psychology

Behavioral healthcare systems are playing a major role in responding to the needs of the millions of Americans of all ages who experience psychiatric and substance use conditions each year, according to the latest annual survey from the National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems (NAPHS) released. The 2008 NAPHS Annual Survey provides [...]

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When It Comes To Race And Ethnicity, Do Americans Have An Identity Crisis ?

Posted by admin on March 28th, 2009 in Psychology

Say goodbye to Italian-Americans and German-Americans and say hello to Vietnamese-Americans, Salvadoran-Americans and a bunch of other hyphenated Americans. The way people identify themselves in the United States is changing, and the way the federal census classifies them by race or ethnicity isn’t painting a clear portrait of America, according to new [...]

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The Guiding Motto Of ‘An Eye For An Eye, And A Tooth For A Tooth’ Brings Neither Success Nor Happiness, According To Study

Posted by admin on March 28th, 2009 in Psychology

Vindictiveness doesn’t pay. This has been demonstrated by a current study at Bonn and Maastricht Universities. According to this study, a person inclined to deal with inequity on a tit-for-tat basis tends to experience more unemployment than other people. Vindictive people also have less friends and are less satisfied with their lives. The study appears [...]

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Boston Globe Examines Center That Provides Services To Children Living With HIV, Other Conditions

Posted by admin on March 28th, 2009 in Psychology

The Boston Globe on Thursday examined the SPARK Center, which opened in 1988 as a residential program for children living with HIV.

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Gardasil Debate Shifts As Merck Pushes For Use In Boys, Men

Posted by admin on March 28th, 2009 in Men Health

Merck’s request for FDA approval of its human papillomavirus vaccine, Gardasil, for use in boys and young men has refocused debate over the vaccine on cost-effectiveness and safety, a shift from earlier criticisms that its use in girls and young women could condone promiscuity, the

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American Psychiatric Association Says It Will End Industry-Sponsored Medical Seminars

Posted by admin on March 28th, 2009 in Medical Devices

The American Psychiatric Association on Wednesday said it will no longer seek or accept money from drug and medical device makers to fund seminars held at its annual meeting, the New York Times reports.

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USA Today Opinion Piece Says Comparative Effectiveness Research Would Inform Doctors, Improve Care

Posted by admin on March 28th, 2009 in Medical Devices

Studies similar to those touted by the Obama administration “that compare drugs, medical devices and procedures should help determine what treatments benefit patients the most while cutting costs,” Kevin Pho, a physician, a member of USA Today’s board of contributors and a blogger, writes in a USA Today opinion piece.

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