Plastic surgeons are re-evaluating past scientific findings and developing new knowledge about the effects of silicone breast implants. A recent supplement to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R) (PRS), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), sheds new light on the psychological impact and health concerns of silicone breast implants.

Sanofi-aventis announced results from a new study that showed Ambien CR(R) (zolpidem tartrate extended-release) tablets CIV provided improvement in sleep onset, sleep maintenance and total sleep time for patients with co-morbid chronic insomnia and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) compared to placebo. Ambien CR also improved sleep-related next-day functioning measures.

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If the highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza ever comes to Kansas, diagnosticians at Kansas State University's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory will be the first to know. The lab, which is part of K-State's College of Veterinary Medicine, is the first place samples would be tested if there were a suspected case of avian influenza in Kansas.Dr.

KEPR 19 Hamill treated for breast cancer

Bright light therapy can ease bipolar depression in some patients, according to a study published in the journal Bipolar Disorders. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic studied nine women with bipolar disorder to examine the effects of light therapy in the morning or at midday on mood symptoms."There are limited effective treatments for the depressive phase of bipolar disorder," said Dorothy Sit, M.D.

Cancer -fighting marine object found Times of India, India - 6 hours ago

Dorothy HamillFrazer Harrison / Getty ImagesDorothy Hamill, 51 and on tour with "Broadway on Ice," will take some time out of the tour to be treated for breast cancer. ...

Exodon offers an innovative program that matches patients to promising new treatment options in their area. This proprietary system, the VALIDATE System®, stores de-identified patient data and then finds all applicable clinical trials that a patient could potentially benefit from and delivers that information free of charge to patients around the world. (PRWeb Jan 5, 2008) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/RmFsdS1TdW1tLVNxdWEtUGlnZy1Mb3ZlLVplcm8=

With more menopausal women seeking natural therapies to ease symptoms, a new study has found that simply adding a brisk walking routine can reduce a variety of psychological symptoms such as anxiety, stress and depression. The research is published in the January issue of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise."With the aging population, physical activity represents one way for women to stay mentally healthy.

Cancer prevention: don't stress yourself Canada.com, Canada - 1 hour ago

Can't smell the roses? Maybe you're depressed. Smell too much like a rose yourself? Maybe you've got the same problem. Scientists from Tel Aviv University recently linked depression to a biological mechanism that affects the olfactory glands. It might explain why some women, without realizing it, wear too much perfume.Scientific research that supports this theory was published this year in the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism.