http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress provides the latest news from University of Cincinnati New research out of the University of Cincinnati reveals a relatively rare look into the success of substance abuse treatment programs for African-Americans. Researchers report that self-motivation could be an important consideration into deciding on the most effective treatment strategy. The study led by Ann Kathleen Burlew, a UC professor of psychology, and LaTrice Montgomery, a UC assistant professor of human services, is published online this week in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-interventions-african-americans-substance-abuse.html Psychology & Psychiatry Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:08:16 EST news280516048 (Medical Xpress)—University of Cincinnati-led research takes a new direction in examining the availability of healthy foods for urban populations by examining the commuting patterns of its residents. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-approach-food.html Health Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:10:01 EST news280158662 Actress Amanda Seyfried says she undergoes therapy for them. They were a staple of the cable TV show "The Sopranos." And in probably the most high-profile occurrence of the past year, pro golfer Charlie Beljan had one on the second day of a tournament, completing the round but leaving the course in an ambulance. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-panic-treatable.html Psychology & Psychiatry Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:30:01 EST news278579620 When medications fail to eradicate debilitating migraine headaches, surgery could provide relief for certain patients. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-chronic-migraine-headache-relief-outpatient.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:58:11 EST news276512282 UC College of Engineering and Applied Science chemical and materials engineering associate professor, Chia-Chi Ho, announces ability to sort and steer cells, opening doors to a potential future of steering disease and cancer related cells into diagnostic and treatment solutions. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-closer-cell.html Medical research Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:50:10 EST news274438179 (Medical Xpress)—Untreated depression is one of the leading causes of teen suicide, and signs of depression can also be a warning that a teen is contemplating suicide. In an article published this week in the quarterly journal, The Prevention Researcher, University of Cincinnati researchers are describing how positive connections can help offset these tragedies. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-outline-effective-strategies-teen-depression.html Psychology & Psychiatry Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:19:41 EST news272218735 (Medical Xpress)—Are you one of those people who can't sit still? A UC researcher develops a questionnaire to explore the physical, cognitive and social issues surrounding the anxiety related to kicking back a little. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-people-afraid.html Psychology & Psychiatry Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:11:35 EST news272113878 (Medical Xpress)—A new University of Cincinnati study examines how anxiety sensitivity can thwart the efforts of smokers with asthma to quit smoking. This new direction of research from Alison McLeish, a UC assistant professor of psychology, will be presented on Nov.17, at the 46th annual convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) in National Harbor, Md. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-habitnew-barriers-smokers-asthma.html Psychology & Psychiatry Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:36:25 EST news272111771 (Medical Xpress)—University of Cincinnati research is examining the effectiveness of a relationship education program that was created to specifically address the needs of male same-sex couples. Details on the program and the study, led by Sarah Whitton, a UC assistant professor of psychology, will be presented Nov. 17, at the 46th annual convention of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) in National Harbor, Md. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-explores-relationship-building-male-same-sex-couples.html Psychology & Psychiatry Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:35:13 EST news272111699 As crackdowns get tougher on alcohol, tobacco sales, and illicit drugs, there's a growing trend among youth to turn to another source to get high: their parent's medicine cabinet. A new University of Cincinnati study suggests adolescent males are at a higher risk of reporting longtime use of over-the-counter drugs, compared with their female peers. Early results of the study by Rebecca Vidourek, a UC assistant professor of health promotion, and Keith King, a University of Cincinnati professor of health promotion, will be presented on October 29, at the 140th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association in San Francisco. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-boys-girls-abuse-over-the-counter-drugs.html Other Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:50:01 EST news270798519 A new study out of the University of Cincinnati finds that both school bullies and their victims are likely to abuse alcohol after a bullying episode. Keith King, a University of Cincinnati professor of health promotion, along with Rebecca Vidourek, a UC assistant professor of health promotion, will present early findings of a new study on Oct. 29, at the 140th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association in San Francisco. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-common-bond-school-bullies-alcohol.html Addiction Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:47:47 EST news270798456 (Medical Xpress)—Using something called "inertial microfluidics," University of Cincinnati researchers are able to continuously and selectively collect rare cells, such as circulating tumor cells, based on their size vs. other biomarkers. This could reduce analysis time and increase selectivity while reducing reliance on antibody-based testing in clinical tests. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-options-ease-accuracy-rare-cells.html Cancer Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:20:04 EST news270470483 A joint study by University of Cincinnati (UC) Department of Emergency Medicine and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center researchers has found that, in contrast to popular opinion, major holidays are associated with a lower number of suicide attempts by poisoning. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-suicide-poisoning-major-holidays.html Psychology & Psychiatry Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:39:57 EST news269249990 It took Wayne Wentzel 14 years, multiple tissue biopsies and travel to four hospitals across multiple states to identify the underlying source of his rising prostate specific antigen (PSA) level. He finally found answers at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-advanced-imaging-prostate-cancer-faster.html Cancer Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:21:08 EST news268647661 (Medical Xpress)—As students of all ages load up their backpacks for the school year, they may be on their way to creating bad posture habits and increasing their risk for pain. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-weight-worn-minimize-backpack-pain.html Health Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:20:03 EST news265622142