Cyber sex and virtual reality in the tech press
Boardwatch reports on adult chats via bulletin board systems with married participants. A undercover study by Phyllis Phlegar explores adultery questions while Keay Davidson and Oswald Spengler are cited on the era of tech decline. UW engineers Furness and Kolin discuss smaller goggles for virtual reality.
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Phyllis Phlegar
Boardwatch Magazine
Clark
Randy
Keay Davidson
Oswald Spengler
Sistine Chapel
University of Washington
Thomas A. Furness III
Joel S. Kolin
The
UW College of Engineering
Insects as Food and Invertebrate Conservancy Story
A press release from the University of Colorado highlights insect cuisine and a Cambridge University Press forthcoming article by Darna Dufour on Insects as Food. It notes global culinary insect use and cites the Xerces Society for invertebrate preservation based in Portland and its work on ecological foundations.
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University of Colorado At Boulder
Darna Dufour
Mexico
South America
Africa
Asia
Australia
Dufour
Cambridge History and Culture of Human Nutrition
Cambridge University Press
Xerces Society
North America
Southwest
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Anxiety disorders begin in childhood say experts
Ben Lazarus recalls hiding in adolescence until diagnosis at Albany clinic. A 15 week group therapy helped him enter college and pursue police work. Psychologists warn shy behavior can mask serious anxiety that harms daily life and relationships. Experts cite anxiety disorders as the nations No. 1 mental health problem.
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LBANY
N.Y
Ben Lazarus
Lazarus
Albany
State University of New York At
Geneseo
David Barlow
State University At Albany Clinic
University clinic offers help for anxious children
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics child psychiatry clinic treats 50 to 100 anxious children annually. Dr. Samuel Kuperman says about half of patients arrive with parental referrals while others come from teachers or doctors. Treatments include behavioral therapy and medication with about 80 percent functional improvement.
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Loren Keller
Iowa
University of Iowa
Samuel Kuperman
Types of anxiety disorders as defined by the APA
The American Psychiatric Association identifies five adult and child anxiety disorders. Panic disorder features sudden attacks with chest pain and palpitations. Phobias cover simple fears and agoraphobia. OCD involves persistent intrusive thoughts and rituals. PTSD includes reliving trauma or emotional numbness. Generalized anxiety disorder causes ongoing worry and physical symptoms. Children include separation anxiety, overanxious and avoidant disorders with related stomachaches and headaches.
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The
American Psychiatric Association
Therapy preferred for anxious children with meds used in severe cases
Behavioral therapy with relaxation training and exposure is the common first line for younger patients. Imipramine can reduce symptoms, and combined treatment may be used when school attendance is severely affected. Clinics plan seminars to help physicians and educators detect anxiety disorders in children.
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