Solvents, PAHs and BDNF as a Modulator of TrkB, Anxiety and Nrf2~!

Solvents, PAHs and BDNF as a Modulator of TrkB, Anxiety and Nrf2~!

Twin study may quiet doubts over PTSD-trauma link | Reuters

"Trauma really is the trigger of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, suggests a new study that could help settle an ongoing debate"

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BBC News - Ecstasy 'may help trauma victims'

"A small trial in 20 patients suggests use of the drug is safe and seems to improve the effects of psychotherapy......The US team has now gained approval for a larger study in military veterans, but stresses more research is needed to confirm the finding"


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Caregiving: Fireworks and PTSD - UPI.com

"ALBANY, N.Y., June 30 (UPI) -- Memorial Day may be the beginning of summer, but Independence Day is the unofficial beginning of firecracker season, which can be hard on military veterans, the elderly and pets."

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PTSD recovery may be linked to serotonin

Researchers in Australia say people may inherit a factor related to serotonin that may affect recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder. (Source: Health News - UPI.com

PTSD recovery may be linked to serotonin

The Serotonin System Influences Vulnerability To And Treatment For PTSD

There is a great deal of interest in factors that contribute to the vulnerability to developing post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. One factor that appears to contribute to the heritable vulnerability to PTSD is a variation in the gene that codes for the serotonin transporter, also known as the serotonin uptake site. Having a shorter version of the serotonin transporter gene appears to increase one's risk for depression and PTSD after exposure to extremely stressful situations.

The Serotonin System Influences Vulnerability To And Treatment For PTSD

Management of Traumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Reaction - VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines

"Management of Traumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Reaction" : The guideline describes the critical decision points in the Management of Traumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Reaction and provides clear and comprehensive evidence based recommendations incorporating current information and practices for practitioners throughout the DoD and VA Health Care systems. The guideline is intended to improve patient outcomes and local management of patients with one of these diagnoses."

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TBI and PTSD: Trauma and Resilience: Mind, Body, and Spirit

Dr. Maria Mouratidis from Bethesda Naval Medical Center speaks about the reality of experiencing traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. A large amount of medical research has been done on these conditions in the last several years, however, there is more research and support that is needed to understand "the experience" from the patient's perspective of these conditions during and after the injury. This is a very great presentation given by a mental health provider who cares for the injured from day 1. She offers her insight of what is done and what needs to be done for those that are injured. Importantly, brain injury and PTSD does not just occur in those who have served protecting out country but also occurs in accidents, domestic violence, sports injuries, etc.

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Getting Rid Of Repeating Nightmares: A Simple, Potent, New Recipe

One of the most dramatic, butt-kicking examples of an effective new treatment tool for posttraumatic stress is a simple protocol called Nightmare Reprocessing, devised by two V.A. psychologists, Edgardo Padin-Rivera and Beverly Donovan at the Louis Stokes Cleveland V.A. Medical Center.

Getting Rid Of Repeating Nightmares: A Simple, Potent, New Recipe

Brain imaging shows kids' PTSD symptoms linked to poor hippocampus function

Brain imaging shows kids' PTSD symptoms linked to poor hippocampus function: "URL: Brain imaging shows kids' PTSD symptoms linked to poor hippocampus function

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Smaller Brain Linked to Soldiers' PTSD Risk (CME/CE)

Smaller Brain Linked to Soldiers' PTSD Risk (CME/CE): "URL: Smaller Brain Linked to Soldiers' PTSD Risk (CME/CE)

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PTSD and Kids

PTSD and Kids: "URL: PTSD and Kids

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Multicomponent Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Abuse

Multicomponent Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Abuse: "URL: Multicomponent Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Abuse

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Bad Memories Erased with Behavior Therapy

Bad Memories Erased with Behavior Therapy: "URL: Bad Memories Erased with Behavior Therapy

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Recent Study Shows Alterations Necessary For Activation of Certain Immune Responses.

Definitions: C3a, C4a and C5a (anaphylatoxins) activate the complement system and are able to trigger responses such as allergic reactions, activate mast cells and participate in adapative immune response. (Wipedia)

Past studies have revealed changes in WBC, inflammatory cytokines including Il-1b, Il-6, Il6R and a decrease in the anti-inflammatory Il-4. This study suggests that individuals with PTSD have lower activity of C3 which is part of the alternative immune pathway and important for killing pathogens. C3 and C4 are often measured to monitor autoimmune disease or rheumatoid arthritis. Other conditions include fungal infections, gram negative septicemia, etc. This author maintains that PTSD involves dysfunction in the complement system and altered chain of complement cascade. (Hovhannisyan)

CiteULike: Alterations in the complement cascade in post-traumatic stress disorder: "Hovhannisyan, L. P., Mkrtchyan, G. M., Sukiasian, S. H., and Boyajyan, A. S. (2010). Alterations in the complement cascade in post-traumatic stress disorder. Allergy, Ashtma & Clinical Immunology." http://www.citeulike.org/user/HEIRS/article/6715343
Complement C3. National Institutes of Health. Retrieved on February 22, 2010.
Alternative Complement Pathway. Wipedia. Retrieved on February 22, 2010.

Neural interactions point to post-traumatic stress disorder

Neural interactions point to post-traumatic stress disorder

Book Announcement: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Basic Science and Clinical Practice

Shiromani PJ, Keane TM, and LeDoux JE, eds; Springer-Verlag, New York; February 2009; ISBN: 978-1-60327-328-2; Hardcover, 410 pages

Smaller amygdala volume and reduced anterior cingulate gray matter density associated with history of post-traumatic stress disorder

Smaller amygdala volume and reduced anterior cingulate gray matter density associated with history of post-traumatic stress disorder: "URL: Smaller amygdala volume and reduced anterior cingulate gray matter density associated with history of post-traumatic stress disorder

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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury

For decades, researchers have hoped to uncover the biological mechanisms behind post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), increasingly common afflictions among both soldiers and civilians.

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Randomized controlled pilot study of cognitive-behavioral therapy in a sample of incarcerated women with substance use disorder and PTSD.

This randomized controlled pilot study compared a cognitive-behavioral therapy (Seeking Safety; SS) plus treatment-as-usual (TAU) to TAU-alone in 49 incarcerated women with substance use disorder (SUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD; full or subthreshold).

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