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Dr. Barry Dworkin

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  • Genome study shows physiological basis for spectrum of mental illness

    March 1, 2013

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February , 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Large genetic study paves way for new treatment of mental illness Reference: Identification of risk loci with shared effects on five major psychiatric disorders: a genome-wide analysis

  • Obesity gene linked to reduced depression risk

    November 21, 2012

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 21, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Obesity gene linked with lower risk of depression: Study Reference: “The protective effect of the obesity-associated rs9939609 A variant in fat mass- and obesity-associated gene on depression”

  • Does spanking kids lead to adult mental illness? Today's study cannot prove causality and is rife with self reporting bias

    July 3, 2012

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 3, 2012 [display_podcast] Source: Spanking Kids May Lead to Adult Mental Illnesses Reference: Afifi TO, et al “Physical punishment and mental disorders: Results from a nationally representative US sample” Pediatrics 2012; 130: 1–9.

  • Phone therapy can help those with depression

    June 6, 2012

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for June , 2012   [display_podcast]   Source: Therapy by Phone Good Against Depression Reference: Mohr DC, et al “Effect of telephone-administered versus face-to-face cognitive behavioral therapy on adherence to therapy and depression outcomes among primary care patients” JAMA 2012; 307: 2278-2285.

  • Depression as a systemic disease entity

    April 11, 2012

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 11, 2012   [display_podcast]   Source: New View of Depression: An Ailment of the Entire Body  

  • Depression and diabetes together may increase risk of future dementia

    December 6, 2011

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 6, 2011 [display_podcast] Source: Risk for Dementia Rises When Diabetes, Depression Meet: Study Reference: Association of Depression With Increased Risk of Dementia in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes    

  • Facebook and instant messaging may interfere with face to face communication skills and social development

    March 30, 2011

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 30, 2011 [display_podcast] Source: MDs told to watch for teen ‘Facebook depression’

  • Trans-fat intake and risk of depression study cannot prove causality

    January 27, 2011

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 27, 2011 [display_podcast] Source: Fatty food increases risk of depression, study finds Reference: Dietary Fat Intake and the Risk of Depression: The SUN Project

  • Mental health service breakdown at CHEO

    December 7, 2010

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 7, 2010 [display_podcast] Source:Mental health crisis at CHEO

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