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Healio Minute Thursday, June 20, 2013 Edition: Animal instincts help combat PTSD, approved compounds get second look, AMA declares obesity a disease

What just happened in medicine and why do you care?

Animal-assisted therapy shows promise in treating combat-related PTSD

Healio.com/Psychiatry: Researchers credit release of the neuropeptide oxytocin for improved emotional regulation and sleep plus decreased depression and stress. Read more.

NIH seeks new applications for previously tested compounds

 

Healio.com: Academia-industry collaboration targets eight disease areas hoping to trim years off long drug development timeline. Read more.

AMA makes it official, declaring obesity a disease state

Healio.com/Endocrinology: Resolution calls for treatment and prevention efforts, citing “mounting scientific evidence.” With perspectives. Read more.

CDC recommends pre-exposure prophylaxis for injection drug users

Healio.com/Infectious Disease: Daily Truvada – as opposed to tenofovir alone – urged for all patients in high HIV risk group. Read more.

Daily, disposable contact lenses improve compliance

Healio.com/Optometry: Refitting soft contact lens wearers shows promise, while preserving ease of use and patient comfort. Read more.