Combining nerve blocks with therapy speeds recovery in military personnel and veterans, clinical trial finds. Findings from a randomized clinical trial suggest that stellate ganglion block (SGB) treatment, a long-acting anesthetic injection to the cervical spine, can improve the efficacy of cognitive processing therapy in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder

Magnesium is a mineral that acts as a cofactor in over 300 essential metabolic reactions, such as protein synthesis, blood glucose control, muscle and nerve function, and blood pressure. Additionally, magnesium is involved in the transportation of calcium and potassium ions, which is crucial for normal cardiac rhythm and muscle

By Sarabeth Lowe, MPH Ms. Lowe is a Communication Specialist at the University of Delaware Disaster Research Center. Mood and emotions play important roles in our daily lives. We all experience periods of positivity and energy interspersed with bouts of sadness or irritability. For people with bipolar disorder, however, these