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Anxiety Disorders
Studies from W.G. Lichtenthall and colleagues yield new information about anxiety disorders
February 24th, 2009
In this recent report, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To determine whether the prevalence of mental disorders and related factors increase as advanced cancer patients get closer to death. Baseline, cross-sectional data from 289 patients who were assessed prior to their death as part of a multi-site, longitudinal, prospective cohort study of advanced cancer patients." "Major depressive disorder, generatized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder were assessed using the Structured Clinical Interview for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV Axis I Disorders. Other factors examined included...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-02-24)
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