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New Approach For Attacking Lupus Identified
Investigators have identified two new targets for drugs aimed at controlling lupus. If companies are able to develop drugs that hone in on these targets, patients may be able to control their disease with few side effects. Because abnormally high levels of interferon-alpha can lead to lupus, researchers have developed drugs that block interferon. These drugs, however, have immunosuppressive side effects that can leave patients vulnerable to various illnesses and infections, some of which can be deadly. (Read More)

Short Sleep Times In Patients With Chronic Medical Diagnoses Linked To Obesity
An association has been shown between short sleep times and obesity in patients with chronic medical problems. According to the results, subjects with short sleep times (less than seven hours) had a significantly increased likelihood of obesity when compared to the reference group of eight to nine hours. (Read More)

Holiday Season Brings Stress, Anxiety To Many; APA Offers Tips For Coping With Mood Disorders In Winter Months
The holiday season can be a happy time of year, as family and friends gather to share warm memories and create new ones. However, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) recognizes that for some people, the holidays bring stress, anxiety and feelings of depression. Coping with mood disorders, such as major depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD), can be especially difficult during this time. This month, the APA's public information Web site, HealthyMinds. [click link for full article] (Read More)

Anxiety And Mood Disorders Affect Many Affected By Katrina
A disproportionately high number of pre-Katrina New Orleans residents are affected by anxiety or mood disorders, according to an article published in Archives of General Psychiatry (JAMA/Archives). Approximately one quarter of residents who live in other affected areas also suffer from mood disorders and/or anxiety, the study reveals. [click link for full article] (Read More)

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