Treating Depression: First Steps
Dr. Andrew Leuchter, Director of Adult Psychiatry at UCLA, talks about first steps in treating depression. Initially, Dr. Leuchter explains, doctors look for symptoms that often accompany depression, such as problems with sleep, energy, appetite, se...
Health Effects of Hazardous Materials: Case of Inappropriate Use of Methyl Parathion, A
The case of an unlicensed Chicago exterminator is investigated. Used appropriately, methyl parathion poses no danger. But Reuben Brown did not use it for its intended agricultural purposes. He used it inside people's homes, where it may not break d...
Health Effects of Hazardous Materials: Case of Contamination in Avila Beach, A
A small town on the California coast, Avila Beach was the site of a two decade struggle with major oil company, Unocal. The struggle is recounted, from the 1979 discovery of an oil plume beneath the community and beach to eventual agreement by Unoca...
Depression and Medication (Part One)
Dr. Andrew Leuchter, Director of Adult Psychiatry at UCLA, explains that it often takes time for a patient to realize he or she is doing better after beginning medication. "Commonly, the first things to improve are symptoms, such as sleep anxiety (a...