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• Join the Chat Q&A with Nutrition Expert Dr. Scott Olson - Friday, Jan 9. Submit your questions now!
  Submit your questions in advance to Dr. Scott Olson - a naturopathic physician, nutrition researcher, and expert on healing though optimum diet, herbs, vitamins, supplements, and lifestyle.
• International trial of new drug to treat Parkinson's-related behavior & perception problems (affecting 40% of cases) now recruiting
  Online survey finds many patients and caregivers unprepared for the mental and behavioral changes associated with the disease.
• Trial of Depression Care Management by E-Mail - To Recruit Soon
  Testing an e-mail-based distance correspondence system as a treatment/management option for people with depression.
• Friday, Dec 5: Live Chat with ME/CFS Research Expert Suzanne Vernon, PhD 'Working to Translate Science to a Cure'
  Dr. Vernon is a world authority on the implications of emerging ME/CFS research, as Scientific Director of the CFIDS Association of America
• Role of acetyl-L-carnitine in the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy - Source: Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Nov 2008
  Supplement supports reduced pain and possibly intervention - more studies suggested. [Source: <em>Annals of Pharmacotherapy</em>, Nov 2008]
• BREAKING NEWS! - CFIDS Association Funds Largest-Ever CFS Research Initiative
  The millions who suffer from ME/CFS have new reason for hope today with the announcement of an unprecedented research program to help identify biomarkers to improve diagnosis and treatment..
• Fish Oil Reduces Heart Rate and Oxygen Consumption During Exercise - Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Nov 19, 2008
  Fish oils appear to help heart & muscles use oxygen more efficiently. [Source: <em>Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology</em>, Nov 19, 2008]
• Effect of antioxidants combined to resistance training on BMD [bone mineral density] in elderly women: A pilot study Source: Osteoporosis International, Nov 20, 2008
  Antioxidants prevented bone loss as effectively as 6 months of intensive resistance exercise in post-menopausal women; combining exercise & supplements did not offer added benefit. [Source: <em>Osteoporosis International</em>, Nov 20, 2008]
• Herbal and Dietary Supplement Disclosure to Health Care Providers by Individuals with Chronic Conditions - Source: Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Nov 25, 2008
  <p>Only half of US supplement users with chronic conditions share this information with medical care providers; and only one-third of all supplement users. [Source: <em>Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine</em>, Nov 25, 2008]</p>
• Alternative treatments for depression, anxiety, and stress - Dr. Podell's perspective on brain, mind, and mood
  Dr. Podell is a clinical professor at New Jersey's Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He has special interests in stress related disorders, clinical nutrition, ME/CFS, and fibromyalgia.