Researchers identify immune biomarkers for Chronic Fatigue, which may aid in the discovery of new treatments for the two million who suffer from it. Full article here: http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2015/02/28/Study-finds-evidence-Chronic-Fatigue-Syndrome-is-a-biological-illness/6001425150405/
Read more →Dr. Ermshar in Pasadena Star News as co-chair of a non-for-profit charity gala at the LA Music Center. The event raised $475,000 to help support LAMC’s artistic and education programs. Read more in this article below. http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/lifestyle/20150315/on-the-town-los-angeles-master-chorale-pays-tribute-with-evening-of-music
Read more →Dr. Ermshar, along with Dr. Drew and Susan Pinsky, support local Pasadena-based-charity at the Hillsides annual gala which raised approximately 580,000 for at-risk children and youth. Read more about the Gala in this article – http://www.pasadenanow.com/main/hillsides-gala-hillsides-uncorked-raises-more-than-490000-for-pasadena-based-charity/
Read more →Read the article below from CNN talking about the stigma of mental health. http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/10/opinion/breaking-the-taboo-mental-mealth/index.html
Read more →A psychiatrist at Vanderbilt University is using his previous experience as an actor to develop a new program to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder improve their social skills. According to an article by Makin (2014), Blythe Corbett, M.D., stated, “I knew from experience that acting can
Read more →According to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. There are many available treatments, including medication and psychotherapy, which have long been considered the gold standard of treatment for depression. However, there is growing evidence that social isolation is a contributing factor
Read more →New findings described in an article by Laidman (2014) hint at causes and treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Eric Courchesne and his colleagues at the University of California, San Diego conducted a small study that compared 11 brains of children with autism who died between the ages
Read more →Boxing: An Unconventional Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease? Read the article below posted by Richard Knox on February 2, 2015 on www.npr.org discussing the benefits of exercise on fighting Parkinson’s Disease. http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2015/02/02/381937503/fight-back-against-parkinsons-exercise-may-be-the-best-therapy
Read more →It is commonly known that Alzheimer’s is associated with memory deficits, but did you know that changes in mood can precede other symptoms? A recent study by Masters, Morris, and Roe (2014) suggests that behavioral changes, such as depression, irritability, or anxiety, precede other signs and symptoms
Read more →Research indicates that neurofeedback is effective for individuals suffering from PTSD, particularly because it addresses the physiological sensations that often accompany the disorder (i.e., physical arousal and agitation). The increasing growth and success of this treatment suggests that it may be effective for other disorders/symptoms, such as
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