Depression Traced to Overactive Brain Area

PsycPORT.com | Depression Traced to Overactive Brain Area

Read the brief report here.

Name that tune in MLB

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Now this is the type of thing for which investigative journalism was invented. Ever wanted to know what theme song each major league batter has played as he walks to the plate. Here you go.

If I were rich, I'd would have to get one of these. Rings in at $1,100.  

I miss typos sometimes, but I think I'd catch this one. Now I got to check and see if "shit" is in my spellchecker program.  

The Sultan Brought Cheesecake

The Sultan Brought Cheesecake - August 4, 2004

The real reasons behind political ambition.

FDA Approves New Antidepressant Drug Cymbalta

PsycPORT.com | FDA Approves New Antidepressant Drug

I wonder if the drug companies have in-house contests to come up with names for new drugs; if Cymbalta was the winner, what were the losing submissions?

Spinsanity

Check out Spinsanity for a different take on a "no spin zone".

Tigger Found Not Guilty Of Molesting Girl

local6.com - News - 'Tigger' Found Not Guilty Of Molesting Girl

I can't believe the attorney actually tried on the suit during the trial. The drama in the court room must have been as intense as when OJ tried on the gloves and they wouldn't fit.

Factiva Media Visibiltiy Index

The Factiva Media Visibility Index measures the number of media mentions in top US publications as an indicator of visibility or popularity. It is in my opinion a rather condemning statement on our society and/or media that Teresa Heinz Kerry's "shove it" remark to a reporter garnered more mentions than anything else said at the Democratic National Convention. On the other hand, it may also say something about the relative irrelevance of political nominating conventions.

This is wrong, just plain wrong. Aren't there laws about this kind of thing. 

Internet Addiction Excuses Conscripts from Military Service

Interesting take on effects of addiction. May be a new way to qualify for disability benefits.
Here is link.

Results From the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions

Arch Gen Psychiatry -- Abstract: Prevalence and Co-occurrence of Substance Use Disorders and Independent Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Results From the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions, August 2004, Grant et al. 61 (

This study is the first national epidemiologic survey to use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) definitions of independent mood and anxiety disorders to examine the co-occurrence, of mental health disorders.

Prevalence of Personality Disorders in the United States

Landmark Survey Reports on the Prevalence of Personality Disorders in the United States, August 2, 2004 Press Release - National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Would be interesting to know what percentage also have comorbid Axis I disorder.

Influenza and Schizophrenia

Health News Article | Reuters.com

Have always found the possible links between the flu and schizophrenia both fascinating and disturbing. Here is some recent research again supporting this link.