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New treatments based on human behaviour could reduce drug prescribing
New psychological treatments-behavioural medicine-could significantly reduce the need for drug treatments for some conditions, cutting health system costs says an editorial in this week's BMJ. view more (2006-02-24)
Temperament shows in stress
Innate temperament affects both physiological and emotional reactions in stressful situations. These differences should be taken into account in, for example, the treatment of heart patients according to Tarja Heponiemi's psychology dissertation examined on October 13 at the University of Helsinki. view more (2004-10-19)
A pill-free route to better sleep for elderly
Elderly people suffering from insomnia may be better advised to seek help from cognitive behavioural therapy than sleeping pills, according to research published by Oxford and Bristol on Monday, 19 January 2004. The team systematically examined scientific evidence to assess the effectiveness of cognitive behavioural treatments for insomnia for the... view more... (2004-01-15)
Counselling can increase fruit and vegetable intake
Behavioural counselling can increase consumption of fruit and vegetables among deprived adults, finds a study in this week's BMJ. Researchers identified 271 patients, aged 18-70 years, from a health centre in a deprived, ethnically mixed inner city area. Patients were randomly assigned to two groups. One group received behavioural counselling... view more... (2003-04-15)
Frequent feeds over 24 hours triple likelihood of disrupted night sleep for babies
Frequent feeds over 24 hours at one week of age triple the likelihood of disrupted night sleep at older ages, shows research in Archives of Disease in Childhood. But a simple three step behavioural programme can make a difference, concludes the study. view more (2003-01-21)
Kids of depressed moms more prone to behavioral problems and injury
Young children whose mothers are depressed are more prone to behavioural problems and injury, suggests US research published in Injury Prevention. view more (2007-12-04)
Functional brain imaging in the dog.
Single photon emission tomography is an imaging modality using radiolabelled tracer substances to investigate function and metabolism of various organs in the living patient. We explored this technique in the dog to investigate brain function. Brain perfusion (an indirect indicator for metabolism and related brain function) was measured in normal... view more... (2003-02-04)
CHILDHOOD BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH LOW BIRTHWEIGHT (p 1641)
Low birthweight may be associated with the behavioural problems of attention, thought, and social difficulties in childhood which is unrelated to the cultural environment, conclude authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. The increased survival chances of extremely low-birthweight (ELBW) infants (weighing 1000 g or less at birth) has... view more... (2001-05-23)
Efficacy Of The Cognitive Behavioural Group Psychotherapy For HIV-Infected Patients
A group of investigators of the University of Barcelona have reported on the value of a group psychotherapy program in HIV-1 infected patients. Most HIV-infected patients attending a consultation-liaison psychiatry service show symptoms of anxiety and depression. The present study sought to evaluate the immediate and long-term efficacy of a... view more... (2002-03-19)
Alternative therapies may help people with dementia
Aromatherapy and bright light treatment may have an important role in managing behavioural problems in people with dementia, conclude researchers in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-12-04)
Surprising Results For Ugandan HIV Intervention Trial (pp 633, 645)
Results of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET show how interventions to promote safer sex and the control of sexually transmitted diseases did not reduce the incidence of HIV infection in an area of rural Uganda. Treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and behavioural interventions are the main methods to prevent HIV in... view more... (2003-02-19)
Treating bedwetting in children
Embargoed until 19.00 hours Sunday 10 August 2003 The latest issue of Effective Health Care focuses on how best to treat bedwetting in children. Bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) affects many children and their families. Although it has a high rate of spontaneous remission, bedwetting may bring social and emotional stigma, stress and inconvenience... view more... (2003-08-04)
Behavioral difficulties at school may lead to lifelong health and social problems
Adolescents who misbehave at school are more likely to have difficulties throughout their adult lives, finds a 40-year study of British citizens published on bmj.com today. These difficulties cover all areas of life, from mental health to domestic and personal relationships to economic deprivation. view more (2009-01-09)
Study finds post-traumatic stress symptoms in adolescent children of cancer patients
A new study by Dutch researchers has found that adolescents may suffer from severe symptoms of post-traumatic stress when a parent is recently diagnosed with cancer and that parents tend to underestimate the problems. view more (2007-09-27)
Animal Behaviour Clinic opens at University
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Thousands of teenagers missing out on practical science
Thousands of science practical classes are being cancelled across in schools England according to a survey published by Save British Science today, mainly because of behavioural problems of pupils, a lack of equipment and large class sizes. view more (2004-01-21)
Children`s disruptive behaviour can be linked to food choice
Hyperactivity, attention deficit disorder, dyslexia and antisocial or aggressive behaviour in children can be traced back to what they eat. According to Dr Neil Ward from the University of Surrey’s Chemistry department, some children can react to the additives, preservatives and colourants in food products, causing certain behavioural... view more... (2002-04-16)
Parasitoid turns its host into a bodyguard
There are many examples of parasites that induce spectacular changes in the behaviour of their host. Flukes, for example, are thought to induce ants, their intermediate host, to move up onto blades of grass during the night and early morning. view more (2008-06-04)
Dogs that bite children have often not bitten kids before
Dogs that bite children have often not bitten kids before, but they tend to have underlying behavioural or medical problems, indicates research in the journal Injury Prevention. view more (2007-10-03)
Watching TV can improve parenting and child behavior
Watching television parenting programmes like ITV's Driving Mum and Dad Mad really can help improve parenting skills and modify children's behavioural problems, according to a study at The University of Manchester. view more (2006-11-22)
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