Psychotherapy found to be effective in treating PTSD following multiple traumatic events

Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following exposure to multiple traumatic events. This is the conclusion arrived at by an international team of researchers led by psychologists Dr. Thole Hoppen and Prof Nexhmedin Morina from the Department for Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at the University of Münster.

Saudi Arabia commends Zambia over mining sector reforms

By NATION REPORTER

THE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has applauded the Zambian government for its reforms in the mining sector, triggering a surge of interest from both local and global investors.

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New genetic findings offer therapeutic approaches for incurable autoimmune disease SLE

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease, in which the immune system that normally protects the body from invading microbes, turns against the body’s own cells. This autoimmune attack can affect any organ and patients commonly develop skin rashes, joint inflammation, blood clots, kidney failure, heart disease, fatigue and psychiatric problems. To date, there is no cure for SLE and patients are treated with immunosuppressing drugs with considerable side effects.

Researchers trace a form of lupus back to a single mutation

Sometimes a single mutation in our genetic make-up is enough to cause disease. This is also the case with the autoimmune disease lupus. Lupus causes severe inflammation throughout the body and can have a serious impact on the lives of those affected. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology in Berlin have now discovered a mechanism that can trigger lupus in children.

Journalist narrates how MP Katuta chased, spat on him at parliament

By LUCY PHIRI

A PHOTO Journalist at the Times of Zambia has narrated in the Lusaka Magistrate Court how Chiengi member of Parliament, Given Katuta called him son of a dog and spat on him, demanding that he deletes pictures he took of her at parliament buildings when she was suspended for misconduct.

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