Insidermedicine in 60 - April 2, 2009

From Minnesota - According to research in the Journal of Biological Psychiatry, a drug used to treat alcohol dependence may also be an effective treatment for kleptomania. In a study of 25 people with confirmed kleptomania, researchers found that the opioid receptor antagonist naltrexone was effective at taking the thrill out of stealing. While the drug is not a cure, it does offer hope to those with this addiction.

From Texas - According to research in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, vegetarians may be at higher risk for eating disorders. In a study of 2,500 people, researchers found that vegetarians ate healthier and were less likely to be overweight than non-vegetarians, but were also at increased risk for binge eating and unhealthy weight control behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, and taking diet pills and laxatives.

And finally, from Orlando - According to research presented to the American College of Cardiology, cardiac screening has revealed abnormalities in one-third of college athletes. In a study of over 1,300 college athletes, up to 37% of those who underwent an electrocardiogram tested positive for abnormalities. The most common abnormality was left ventricular hypertrophy.

For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.

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[PScottrwp]

THANKS for lowering the volume on your previously ear shattering into's

[neuronstorm]

What's with the 'contemptible' tag??