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Latest edition of psychiatry's 'bible' leads to over-diagnosis

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter

05/17/2013

As the American Psychiatric Association unveils the latest edition of what is considered the "bible" of modern psychiatry this weekend, the uproar over its many changes continues.

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Pediatricians endorse new acne treatment

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter

05/06/2013

Experts note many medications now available for range of cases

News What popular sleep aid has ER visits on the rise? 05/01/2013: Adverse reactions to popular sleep meds rose almost 220 percent between 2005 and 2010, study finds
News Psychiatry's new 'bible' could widen definition of ADHD 04/12/2013: By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter

Experts disagree over whether this will help or harm in the long run
News Drug reps don't tell docs enough about side effects 04/10/2013: Many U.S., Canadian and French physicians prescribed the promoted meds anyway.
News Is a better sleeping pill on the way? 04/03/2013: By Amanda Gardner HealthDay Reporter

New type of med may eliminate grogginess, other side effects, study suggests
News Parents push for medication, even if doc says not needed 04/01/2013: By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter

Survey dealt with hypothetical diagnosis of digestive disorder in young child
News Even a Little Pot Use Ups College Dropout Risk 03/22/2013: By Mary Brophy Marcus HealthDay Reporter

Second study found similar connection with other drugs
News Neurologists criticize prescribing "study drugs" to healthy teens 03/13/2013: By Barbara Bronson Gray HealthDay Reporter

Some people call it "brain doping" or "meducation." Others label the problem "neuroenhancement." Whatever the term, some neurologists have criticized the practice.
News FDA Warns of Painkiller Mix-Up at Nebraska Plant 01/09/2012: By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter

Small chance that prescription narcotic painkillers, over-the-counter meds were mingled together
News ADHD drug shortage pushes parents to seek substitutes 01/06/2012: By Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter

If the current shortage of some drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder has left you searching for something else for your child to take, experts suggest you choose a substitute carefully.
News Tamiflu-resistant flu concerns experts 12/28/2011: By Alan Mozes
HealthDay Reporter

World Health Organization researchers are reporting an apparent spike in Australia in the number of seasonal influenza cases resistant to Tamiflu, the most commonly used antiviral drug.