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Nation & World
Treatment found for sleep sex victims
Stanford University sleep researchers recently found a way to treat a rare disorder that causes people to commit sexual acts in their sleep.
The disorder called "sleep sex" may often make patients cry out or moan in sexual excitement. Others have been known to sexually assault their bedmates or to masturbate so violently that they hurt themselves. This highly unusual behavior is more common than researchers once thought.
The Stanford researchers have successfully treated 10 of 11 cases with the anti-anxiety compound, Diazepam, and with anti-epilepsy drugs. Since the cases were described in the journal, Psychosomatic Medicine, 11 more people have sought treatment.
North Korea seeks help with economy
North Korean Premier Hong Song Nam said Wednesday that the country would be readjusting its economic foundations and opening its borders to joint ventures and cooperation with foreign countries.
The goal of the country's government in 2002 is to improve trade and economic cooperation through collaboration with different countries and international organizations. North Korea's economy has been declining since the collapse of the Soviet Union which stripped it of many trade partners and aid providers.
An economic overhaul will be difficult because of the country's poor reputation with many other countries, including the United States.
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