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Why do cells age? Discovery of extremely long-lived proteins may provide insight into cell aging and neurodegenerative diseases

One of the big mysteries in biology is why cells age. Now scientists report that they have discovered a weakness in a component of brain cells that may explain how the aging process occurs in the brain.

A lonely heart can make you sick: Middle aged divorced women vulnerable to contracting HIV

Newly divorced middle aged women are more vulnerable to contract HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, according to new research, because they tend to let their guard down with new sexual partners and avoid using protection since they are not afraid of getting pregnant.

Placebos and distraction: New study shows how to boost the power of pain relief, without drugs

Placebos reduce pain by creating an expectation of relief. Distraction -- say, doing a puzzle -- relieves it by keeping the brain busy. But do they use the same brain processes? Neuromaging suggests they do. When applying a placebo, scientists see activity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. That's the part of the brain that controls high-level cognitive functions like working memory and attention -- which is what you use to do that distracting puzzle.

CPNP News

U.S. Public Health Service Report Outlines Mechanisms to Encourage Advanced Pharmacy Practice

A new report released by U.S. Public Health Service provides a resource to advance beyond discussion of pharmacists in expanded roles and move toward implementation. The report has also earned support for the recognition of pharmacists as health care providers and clinicians. The report, Improving Patient and Health System Outcomes through Advanced Pharmacy Practice – A Report to the Surgeon General 2011, produced letters of support from prominent members of the medical community including the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Regina Benjamin, MD, MBA.

College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists Announces Election of 2012-2014 Officers

The College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP) membership has elected three officers to serve on the 2012-2014 Board of Directors. Assuming their offices effective July 1, 2012, will be Drs. Julie Dopheide, Ellie Elliott and Troy Moore.

The College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists Announces Recipient of 2012 Judith J. Saklad Memorial Award and Slate for 2011-2013 Board Officer Election

The College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP) is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2012 Judith J. Saklad Award, Stephen Saklad, PharmD, BCPP. Dr. Saklad is Director of the Psychiatric Pharmacy Program at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, is a Clinical Pharmacologist at San Antonio State Hospital, and a Clinical Associate Professor at The University of Texas at Austin and Department of Psychiatry, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio.

CPNP Member Discount on Current Psychiatry Subscription Extended

CPNP is pleased to announce extension of a special subscription price to Current Psychiatry, a monthly peer-reviewed publication, and the leading source of practical, evidence-based information for healthcare professionals treating psychiatric patients. Thanks to the CPNP partnership with Current Psychiatry, CPNP members can receive a year of Current Psychiatry at a cost of $24, over 77% less than the normal subscription rate.

CPNP Participates in 2011 NAMI Annual Convention

CPNP Participates in 2011 NAMI Annual Convention

For the seventh consecutive year, CPNP participated extensively in the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) National Convention held in Chicago, IL, July 6-9. The 2011 NAMI National Convention hosted several thousand consumers, caregivers and healthcare professionals.

College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP) 2011 Annual Meeting

Phoenix, Arizona served as host city for the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacist’s 14th Annual Meeting held May 1-4. This four-day conference hosted a record number 497 attendees and featured over 20 hours of cutting-edge scientific presentations, 4.5 hours of industry supported symposia instruction, two product theaters and 135 scientific poster presentations.

The College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP) Announces Saklad Memorial Award and Research Award Recipients Presented at the 2011 CPNP Annual Meeting

Saklad Memorial Award

CPNP was honored to present the Saklad Memorial Award at the May 2011 CPNP Annual Meeting for the fourteenth time. This award celebrates the life and work of the late Judith J. Saklad. Dr. Saklad was a founding member of CPNP and nationally recognized as an innovator of pharmaceutical care to children and adults with serious mental disorders, developmental disabilities and mental retardation. 

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