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Good morning, here are some stories on anxiety and panic disorder that have made the news.

Data Suggest Cymbalta(R) Improved Functioning In Patients With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Data suggest that patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) treated with Cymbalta(R) (duloxetine HCl) experienced improved ability to perform everyday activities at home, work and in social situations compared to sugar pill. These improvements in global functioning were the result of improvements in anxious symptoms, as well as through an improvement in the painful physical symptoms that can be associated with the condition. [click link for full article] (Read More)

Risk Of Heart Attack, Death Almost Doubled By Anxiety
Worried sick: We've all heard the phrase, but now there's new evidence that might really knit your brow. New research shows that highly anxious patients with heart disease face nearly double the risk of heart attack or death when compared to those with a more serene outlook on life.Patients whose anxiety intensified over time were in greatest peril, while those who started out highly anxious but later found inner calm markedly reduced their risk. [click link for full article] (Read More)

Indiana University Seeks Panic Attack Patients
The Indiana University Adult Anxiety Disorders Clinic seeks participants for a clinical treatment study of medications for panic attacks. Participants in the study must be over the age of 18 and have repeated panic attacks. Symptoms of panic attacks may include a racing heart and shortness of breath, fear of losing control, dizziness accompanied with a cold sweat, fear of dying and moments of sheer terror. [click link for full article] (Read More)

For Iraq Veterans, Migraines May Be Sign Of Other Problems
Soldiers returning from combat in Iraq who have migraine headaches are more than twice as likely to also have symptoms of post-traumatic stress, depression or anxiety than soldiers who do not have migraines, according to new research. (Read More)

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