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Researchers complete first studies of mephedrone drug ban in Northern Ireland
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have completed one of the first studies of mephedrone use in Northern Ireland since the drug was outlawed earlier this year. They found that the ban did not deter those mephedrone users surveyed from taking the substance.
Meda presents new positive results from Dymista Phase-III trial on AR at EAACI 2011
Meda presents new positive results from a Phase-III clinical trial of Dymista at the annual meeting of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) in Istanbul, Turkey.
More frequent HIV testing would be cost-effective for high- and low-risk groups, researchers report
Early HIV treatment can save lives as well as have profound prevention benefits. But those infected with the virus first must be identified before they can be helped.
Abiomed to present new data from PROTECT II study in PCI at SCAI meeting
Abiomed Inc., a leading provider of breakthrough heart support technologies, today announced that new data from the PROTECT II study will be presented by William O'Neill, M.D., executive dean for clinical affairs at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and principal investigator for the PROTECT II study, during the late-breaking clinical trials session at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions 2011 Scientific Sessions in Baltimore, Maryland.
ARA 290 drug reduces neuropathic pain in type 2 diabetic patients
Molecular Medicine, a peer-reviewed biomedical journal published by the Feinstein Institute Press, published the results of a new study reporting clinically significant pain reduction in type 2 diabetic patients. In an exploratory study conducted by Araim Pharmaceuticals, a biotech company developing novel treatments for chronic diseases, investigators also observed improvements in metabolic control in patients administered ARA 290.
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Psychologists: A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.