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<p>Psychiatry in the News summarizes consumer-oriented media reports on psychiatry and topics related to psychiatry. We recognize that for our readers, keeping abreast of new clinical information is a challenge, leaving little time to review the information, good and bad, that media outlets supply to consumers. Our purpose is to help keep you informed about subjects that your patients might read or hear and question you about. </p><p>Please note that publication of the reports in this department does not imply endorsement of the methods or systems described. </p><p>We hope you find this department both informative and entertaining. As always, we welcome your comments and contributions; please e-mail <A href="mailto:marcher@slackinc.com">marcher@slackinc.com</a>.</p> <h4>Panic Attacks Increase Risk of Stroke, Heart Trouble for Women</h4><p>At least one full-blown panic attack — which can include rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath — during a 6-month period is reported to make women three times more likely to have a heart attack or stroke over the next 5 years, according to a recent study published in <cite>Archives of General Psychiatry</cite>. [see more news...]</p>

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