Researchers Urged to Tell Public How Animal Studies Benefit Human Health

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Scientists gathered at the 1999 annual meeting of the American Sleep Disorders Association discussed ways to improve the public's image of animal research. Much sleep research is done on animals and many important discoveries have been made. According to the US Department of Agriculture, about 76,000 dogs, 25,000 cats, and 57,000 monkeys were used in research in the US between October 1, 1997, and September 30, 1998. All research animals except mice and rats are covered by the federal Animal Welfare Act. Mice and rats account for 95% of the 23 million animals used in research each year.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Political activity, Political aspects, Ethical aspects, Medical research, Animal rights movement, Laboratory animals, Animal Liberation Front

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Social Phobia--Not Just Another Name for Shyness

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Social phobia is the most common phobia and affects about 5% to 10% of all adults. In many cases, these fears interfere with work, school, daily life, and interpersonal relationships. These adults are four times more likely to develop other anxiety disorders and mood disorders compared to the general population and more likely to abuse alcohol and other substances. Cognitive-behavior therapy is effective and so are many drugs, including beta blockers, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and benzodiazepines.

Agoraphobia, Phobias

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Personality disorder a possibility in "problem" patients, specialists say

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Specialists at a symposium on advances in personality disorders at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association stated that patients, who have a habit to call frequently with emergencies that turn out to be minor, or ignore medical advice, or fail to fill prescriptions, or those who insult the staff, possibly suffer from personality disorders that complicate their care. Such patients may accept referral to a psychiatrist more readily, if physicians empathize with their concerns.

United Kingdom, Causes of, Risk factors, Personality disorders, Disease/Disorder overview

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