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Psychological Treatments May Not Prevent Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Psychological interventions intended to prevent the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the early stages after a traumatic experience have not been shown to be effective, Cochrane Researchers have concluded. This systematic review focused on multiple-session treatments for everyone involved, irrespective of the presence of symptoms. Two previous reviews found single session interventions to be ineffective.
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Gliomas Exploit Immune Cells Of The Brain For Rapid Expansion
Gliomas are among the most common and most malignant brain tumors. These tumors infiltrate normal brain tissue and grow very rapidly. As a result, surgery can never completely remove the tumor. Now, the neurosurgeons Dr. Darko S. Markovic (Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch) and Dr. Michael Synowitz (Charit̩) as well as Dr. Rainer Glass and Professor Helmut Kettenmann (both Max Delbr̿ck Center for Molecular Medicine, MDC, Berlin-Buch), have been able to show that glioma cells exploit microglia, the immune cells of the brain, for their expansion (PNAS Early Edition)*.
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Funxional Successfully Completes Initial Clinical Trial Of FX125L, An Anti-Inflammatory Drug With A Novel Mechanism Of Action
Funxional Therapeutics Ltd (Funxional) has announced the successful completion of the first Phase I study with FX125L, an orally available small molecule which belongs to a new therapeutic class named Broad Spectrum Chemokine Inhibitors (BSCIs).
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Occupational Therapist Suspended For Lack Of Competence

Occupational therapist, Ms Hannah McIlhinney has been suspended from the HPC Register for lack of competence whilst working for the Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS trust. A panel of the HPC Conduct and Competence Committee heard how Ms McIlhinney had been employed on a six month contract during which time it quickly became apparent that she had difficulties making the transition from being a student to a basic grade occupational therapist and a number of deficiencies in her practice in a clinical setting had emerged early in her employment. The panel also heard that Ms McIlhinney did not appear to be able to rise to the challenges posed by practice despite the support given by senior colleagues at the hospital. The Panel found that Ms McIlhinney"s practice had fallen short of the standards expected of registrant occupational therapists and she did not have sufficient knowledge or skills expected of a qualified occupational therapist. HPC Panel Chair Mr Derek Adrian - Harris commented: "If Ms McIlhinney is serious in her stated ambition to resume her career in occupational therapy, this period of suspension will allow her the time and the opportunity which she seeks to address these matters." The panel decided the most appropriate action was to suspend Ms McIlhinney from the Register for 12 months with immediate effect. Ms McIlhinney was not present but was represented. Health Professions Council


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