Sertraline Reduces PTSD Symptoms and Relapse Risk
A 28 week trial with 96 PTSD patients found sertraline eliminates symptoms for many and greatly lowers relapse. Only 5 percent relapsed on sertraline versus 26 percent on placebo, per American Journal of Psychiatry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Journal of Psychiatry
Chicago Tribune
Sanjay Asthana
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
Asthana
Neurology
American Academy of Neurology
Distinguishing Flu From Cold Winters Illness Says Experts
Doctors explain that flu brings high fevers up to 105 and widespread malaise, while colds cause localized symptoms. A continuum guides when to seek care as timely testing and professional evaluation help manage winter viral illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny Tenzer
University of Miami
Department of
Fever and rash? Medical notes on flu versus cold
An outline contrasts fever and aches between flu and cold symptoms. It notes high fever around 104 F lasting several days, prostration in true flu, and milder, brief discomfort in colds.
Flu drugs boost battle against influenza but timing matters
Doctors note Tamiflu and Relenza help, but must be taken within 24 to 36 hours of symptoms to shorten illness. Seniors and those with chronic diseases stay most at risk, urging vaccination especially for healthcare workers, pregnant women, and caregivers to protect vulnerable relatives. The piece recalls influenza’s deadly history, highlighting 1918 as a peak outbreak year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relenza
Gio Baracco
H. Barry Baker
Baptist Hospital
Kendall
Baracco
United States
Calorie King database and 3D body scan tools featured
New Calorie King nutrition database for Palm OS lists over 16 000 foods including fast food items with sodium sugar and fat details. A 3D body scanner promises precise measurements in ten seconds to track fitness progress without radiation. The piece highlights teen sport trends and a reader tip from Texas on healthy eating for kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Healthclub.com
Wsandberg
Covad
Bodyshapescanners
Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association
Racnna Cif Afres
Seecdet Asm Eee
Mom
Club Industry
Ferno
Ferno.com
Marilynn Preston
Tribune Media Services
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Ill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ronald D. Chervin
University of Michigan
Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatrics
Tenzer
Landis Crockett
National Institutes of Health
Grand Forks
N.D
Energy Express
R.F
Bedford
Texas
Marilynn Preston Tribune Media Services