Archive for the ‘Studies’ Category

Developing a strategy with high-budget drugs

With so many brand name drugs entering the generic realm at once, strategic preparation is essential. State Medicaid and pharmacy directors, along with Medicaid managed care organizations, must determine how to incorporate these new generic drugs into their formularies, preferably well in advance of their widespread availability.

   Archived in: General, Institutions And Organizations, Medicines, Studies

Budget-Busting Drugs Threated By Expiring Patents

While some economists have declared the recession over, that announcement may not soothe the fiscal predicaments of those affected by state budgets. States often experience ongoing financial difficulties for up to two years after a recession has technically ended.

   Archived in: General, Mental Health Information, Studies

Early Childhood Antisocial Behavioral Factors which predict Conduct Disorder and Substance Dependence in adolescence:

helpful hints for high school teachers/counselors.

Ais K.W. Murray, M.S. Health Administration, B.S. Psychobiology

Conduct Disorder can be established as early as age seven (7) and as late as one's twenties (20s). Individuals with CD are usually classified as troubled youth by the school system. However, they will most likely have a pattern of antisocial behavior which [...]

   Archived in: Diagnosis, Mental Deseases, Studies, Symptoms, Therapy

Herbs and Mental Health

By Jessica A. Lowe

Mental and emotional disorders have become somewhat of a norm in today’s society. It seems like everyday a new “miracle” anti-depressant or anxiety medication is being advertised. However, very few of these medications have proven to be effective and in some cases, have made symptoms worse.

   Archived in: Mental Deseases, Studies, Therapy

Inequality in the Effects of Disaster Trauma in Women

By April Naturale, PhD, Director Disaster Services MHA of New York City
Over the past decade, the U.S. has seen an increase in large scale disasters both man-made and natural, from 9-11-01, the Virginia Tech and the Fort Hood Shootings to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Ike. These events have the potential to create states of [...]

   Archived in: Studies