Segal Trials New research shows that the risk of falls in elderly people increases dramatically when they have depressive symptoms. Depressive symptoms, antidepressant use, poorer balance and poorer cognition all increase the risk of falls in the elderly and researchers set out to investigate the significance of these risk factors. The study utilized data from 488 people …
People who have a mild form of stroke called a transient ischemic attack, or TIA, are at risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study found that almost one-third of people with TIA were diagnosed with PTSD later in life. TIA’s typically last just a few minutes and don’t have lasting symptoms. There are …
In the first direct comparison of the DSM-5 PTSD diagnostic criteria and the prior DSM-IV-TR, researchers have called into question the accuracy of the criteria. After comparing these in US infantry soldiers, including many soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, there was a substantial discordance between the two diagnostic criteria. These findings, “raise fundamental …
For people who suffer from migraines and cannot tolerate medication, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has passed two non-invasive options for migraine relief. Adults can find relief with either the Cerena Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator or the Cefaly transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device. Michael Hoffmann, a biomedical engineer with FDA, says these devices are great …
It has been well-known that exercise protects against depression but researchers did not fully understand how. However, a new study investigates the mechanisms behind the protection exercise offers from depression. A systematic review, done last year, analyzed 35 randomized controlled trials involving 1,356 participants diagnosed with depression. It was found that exercising was beneficial for …
Currently, a diagnosis of schizophrenia relies on assessments from mental health experts, but a new study suggests that a blood test could determine who is at high risk for schizophrenia. This could lead to earlier treatment in the prodromal phase of the illness and better outcomes, according to Dr. Diana O. Perkins of the University …
Segal Institute would like to thank everyone who came out to our 2014 company picnic! Nearly 75 people, including the South Florida research team and their family members, had a blast attending our sports-themed picnic. In addition to games, a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, and a competitive game of tug- of- war, we fired …
People who suffer from migraines during middle age are at double the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders later in life, according to a new study. For the study, researchers followed 5,000 people between the ages of 33 and 65 for 25 years. At baseline, participants were asked about migraine symptoms in …
A new study finds that women with a large number of PTSD symptoms are almost three times more likely to develop a food addiction. Susan Mason, an assistant professor with the University of Minnesota division of epidemiology and community health says these findings can be very helpful to those being treated for these problems. “If …
According to a new study elderly people that have fallen down and suffered an injury may develop post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSD). Researchers found that 27 out of 100 people, over the age of 65, who had been admitted to a hospital after a fall developed PTSD symptoms. The study measured 17 symptoms of …
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