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April 21, 2006

Experts Defining Psychiatric Diagnostic Criteria Linked to Drug Firms

Every psychiatric expert involved in writing the standard diagnostic criteria for disorders such as depression and schizophrenia has had financial ties to drug companies that sell medications for those illnesses, a new analysis has found. (Washington Post)

Posted by news editor at 01:37 AM

April 07, 2006

Attention Deficit Patch Approved

The FDA has approved the first skin patch to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. It contains methylphenidate, which is the same stimulant that is in Ritalin. It is designed to be worn for 9 hours. (USATODAY.com)

Posted by news editor at 02:59 PM