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Slow Walking Speed, Memory Complaints Can Predict Dementia
July 25, 2014 — A study involving nearly 27,000 older adults on five continents found that nearly 1 in 10 met criteria for pre-dementia based on a simple test that measures how fast people walk and whether they have ... full story -
Anti-Inflammatory Drug Can Prevent Neuron Loss in Parkinson's Model
July 25, 2014 — An experimental anti-inflammatory drug can protect vulnerable neurons and reduce motor deficits in a rat model of Parkinson's disease, a study has shown. The findings demonstrate that the drug, ... full story -
Experiences at Every Stage of Life Contribute to Cognitive Abilities in Old Age
July 25, 2014 — Early life experiences, such as childhood socioeconomic status and literacy, may have greater influence on the risk of cognitive impairment late in life than such demographic characteristics as race ... full story -
Dementia Carers Need More Medication Support, Report Says
July 25, 2014 — Family carers of people with dementia may need more support with medication management, according to a recent study. "Family carers have a key role in supporting medication management ... full story -
Brain Tumor Causes, Risk Factors Elude Scientists
July 25, 2014 — Today, nearly 700,000 people in the U.S. are living with a brain tumor, and yet, when it comes to pinpointing causes or risk factors, scientists are still searching for answers. "Unlike the ... full story -
Brain's Dynamic Duel Underlies Win-Win Choices
July 24, 2014 — People choosing between two or more equally positive outcomes experience paradoxical feelings of pleasure and anxiety, feelings associated with activity in different regions of the brain, according ... full story -
Early Warning Sign for Babies at Risk of Autism: Early Joint Attention Predicts Later Autism Symptoms
July 24, 2014 — Researchers have found that early joint attention -- such as making eye contact to communicate about a toy, without smiling -- predicts later autism symptoms. The findings help identify children that ... full story -
Teens Pay High Psychiatric Toll When Raised in Conditions of Political Conflict
July 24, 2014 — Israeli youths exposed to protracted conflict suffer far higher levels of anxiety, phobia, fear, depression, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and paranoia than their counterparts in the US. The largest ... full story -
Maltreatment Affects the Way Children's Genes Are Activated
July 24, 2014 — In a new study, researchers found that maltreatment affects the way children's genes are activated, which has implications for their long-term development and health. The researchers examined ... full story -
Greater Odds of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Those With Military Service, Study Finds
July 23, 2014 — Men and women who have served in the military have a higher prevalence of adverse childhood events (ACEs), suggesting that enlistment may be a way to escape adversity for some. ACEs can result in ... full story -
Targeting the Brain to Treat Obesity
July 23, 2014 — Unlocking the secrets to better treating the pernicious disorders of obesity and dementia reside in the brain, according to a new article. Scientists make the case for treating obesity with therapies ... full story -
How Stress Hormones Promote Brain's Building of Negative Memories
July 23, 2014 — Scientists have discovered a key component to better understanding how traumatic memories may be strengthened in women. Their study's findings suggest that developing clinical treatments that ... full story -
Controlling Childbirth Pain Tied to Lower Depression Risk
July 23, 2014 — Controlling pain during childbirth and post delivery is linked to reduced risk of postpartum depression, says a perinatal psychiatrist, based on a new study. The study showed postpartum depression ... full story -
Dopamine Transporter: Stampede Supercomputer Used to Study Common Link Between Addiction, Neurological Disease
July 22, 2014 — The XSEDE-allocated Stampede supercomputer has been used to study the dopamine transporter. Stampede is ranked seventh on the Top 500 list of supercomputers. Its research links altered dopamine ... full story - Today's Healthcare;
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Medical Education and TrainingLacking Trust in One's Doctor Affects Health of Emotionally Vulnerable Cancer Patients
July 22, 2014 — The physical and mental well-being of people with cancer may be affected by how they feel about their relationship with their physician and by differences in attachment styles, finds a new study. ... full story -
In Asthma, It's Not Just What You Smell, but What You Think You Smell
July 22, 2014 — Simply believing that an odor is potentially harmful can increase airway inflammation in asthmatics for at least 24 hours following exposure, research shows. The findings highlight the role that ... full story -
Potential Genetic Link Between Epilepsy, Neurodegenerative Disorders
July 22, 2014 — A potential link between epilepsy and neurodegenerative disorders has been uncovered by new research. "This is, to our knowledge, the first direct genetic evidence demonstrating that mutations ... full story -
Extra Exercise Helps Depressed Smokers Kick the Habit Faster
July 22, 2014 — People diagnosed with depression need to step out for a cigarette twice as often as smokers who are not dealing with a mood disorder. And those who have the hardest time shaking off the habit may ... full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency Raises Risk of Schizophrenia Diagnosis
July 22, 2014 — Vitamin D-deficient individuals are twice as likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia as people who have sufficient levels of the vitamin, according to a new study. Vitamin D helps the body absorb ... full story -
Clients of Violence Interventional Advocacy Program Find Experience Supportive
July 22, 2014 — Participants who received care through a Violence Intervention Advocacy Program -- an interventional program targeting the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of violently injured youths -- ... full story
- Slow walking speed, memory complaints can predict dementia
- Anti-inflammatory drug can prevent neuron loss in Parkinson's model
- Experiences at every stage of life contribute to cognitive abilities in old age
- Dementia carers need more medication support, report says
- Brain tumor causes, risk factors elude scientists
- Brain's dynamic duel underlies win-win choices
- Early warning sign for babies at risk of autism: Early joint attention predicts later autism symptoms
- Teens pay high psychiatric toll when raised in conditions of political conflict
- Maltreatment affects the way children's genes are activated
- Greater odds of adverse childhood experiences in those with military service, study finds
- Targeting the brain to treat obesity
- How stress hormones promote brain's building of negative memories
- Controlling childbirth pain tied to lower depression risk
- Dopamine transporter: Stampede supercomputer used to study common link between addiction, neurological disease
- Lacking trust in one's doctor affects health of emotionally vulnerable cancer patients
- In asthma, it's not just what you smell, but what you think you smell
- Potential genetic link between epilepsy, neurodegenerative disorders
- Extra exercise helps depressed smokers kick the habit faster
- Vitamin D deficiency raises risk of schizophrenia diagnosis
- Clients of violence interventional advocacy program find experience supportive
- Major Dopamine System Helps Restore Consciousness After General Anesthesia
- Schizophrenia's genetic 'skyline' rising as genetic code linked to illness grows
- Gene variant linked to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, alcoholism
- Neuroprotective role of immune cell discovered
- Low strength brain stimulation may be effective for depression
- Rigid connections: Molecular basis of age-related memory loss explained
- Study examines blood markers, survival in patients with ALS
- Caregivers may face roller coaster effect with lewy body dementia symptoms
- Epigenetic tie to neuropsychiatric disorders found
- Mental health issues in children with relatives who participated in manhunt after Boston Marathon
- Previous stroke, vascular disease: Seniors at higher risk of stroke after heart surgery
- Mothers of children with autism benefit from peer-led intervention
- Diagnostic criteria for Christianson Syndrome
- Enzyme linked to Alzheimer’s disease
- Researchers identify brain network with mapping technique
- Performance improvement program helps doctors better manage depression, report researchers
- Antipsychotic drugs linked to slight decrease in brain volume
- Experts urge new discipline combining benefits of neuroscience, psychology treatments
- New clues to brain's wiring found by scientists
- 'Support' cells in brain play important role in Down syndrome
- Adolescent alcohol abuse disrupts transitions into early adulthood
- High rates of violence suffered by unstably housed women in San Francisco
- Depression during a mother’s postpartum year linked to homelessness risk
- Fish oil may benefit alcohol abusers
- Forty percent of Ontario female prisoners enter correctional system with a traumatic brain injury
- Eye movements reveal difference between love and lust
- Genetic dysfunction connected to hydrocephalus discovered by international research team
- Potential new therapy with brain-on-a-chip axonal strain injury model
- What are the risks of post-traumatic stress disorder after an accident?
- Persistent symptoms following concussion may be posttraumatic stress disorder
- Even mild traumatic brain injury may cause brain damage
- Preeclampsia may share cause with disorders such as Alzheimer's
- Brain pathways linking visual function, running identified
- Poor sleep quality linked to lower physical activity in people with PTSD
- Drug's effect on Alzheimer's may depend on severity of disease
- Structures of Huntington's disease protein compared in study
- Marijuana dependence alters the brain's response to drug paraphernalia
- New knowledge about brain's effective bouncer
- Transplantation of new brain cells reverses memory loss in Alzheimer's disease model
- Body dysmorphic disorder patients have higher risk of personal, appearance-based rejection sensitivity
- Fish oil supplements reduce incidence of cognitive decline, may improve memory function
- Defects in fatty acid transport proteins linked to schizophrenia, autism
- Brain responses to emotional images predict ptsd symptoms after Boston Marathon bombing
- Smoking may contribute to suicide risk
- Neurons, brain cancer cells require the same little-known protein for long-term survival
- Taking B vitamins won't prevent Alzheimer's disease, researchers conclude
- New hope for treatment of Alzheimer's disease: Role of genetic variant may delay onset
- Eating disorders and depression in athletes: Does one lead to the other?
- Hidden variations in neuronal networks may explain differences in traumatic brain injury outcomes
- Older adults nearly twice as likely to have memories affected by distractions
- Babies born in Canada to immigrant mothers have lower risk of cerebral palsy: Study
- Beneath the surface: What zebrafish can tell us about anxiety
- Bothered by hot flashes? Acupuncture might be the answer, analysis suggests
- Potential Alzheimer's disease risk factor and risk reduction strategies become clearer
- Post-concussion 'return to play' decision should be made solely by doctors, says new editorial
- 'Noisy' memory in schizophrenia
- Validity of change in DSM-5 attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) age of onset criterion confirmed
- Smell and eye tests show potential to detect Alzheimer's early
- Study of noninvasive retinal imaging device presented at Alzheimer's conference
- Parental alienation: Why a better understanding is needed in the British family justice system
- Smoking prevalence in those with mobility impairments studied by researchers
- Brain activity in sex addiction mirrors that of drug addiction
- Blame it on the astrocytes: does brain's most abundant cell type have role in neurological disorders?
- DARPA taps Lawrence Livermore to develop world's first neural device to restore memory
- After a concussion, which teens will have emotional symptoms?
- High stress, hostility, depression linked with increased stroke risk
- 'It’s Your Game ... Keep it Real' reduces dating violence among minority youth
- Sleep disturbances, common in Parkinson's disease, can be early indicator of disease onset
- View that women who kill their children are monsters or psychotic challenged by research
- Neurologist offers hope to patients with genetic tumor disorder
- What's a concussion? Review identifies four evidence-based indicators
- Working to loosen the grip of severe mental illness
- Depressed men with prostate cancer are diagnosed with later stage disease, and get less effective therapies
- Comprehensive concussion literature analysis lays foundation for evidence-based guidelines
- Smokers with mental health issues cost UK nearly £2.5 billion a year
- Doctors have ethical obligation to educate, protect athletes from concussion, experts say
- Review of ADHD drug approvals highlights gaps between approval process, long-term safety assessment
- Effect of depressed mood on pulmonary rehab completion
- L-dopa medication could be helpful in treatment of phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder
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