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Non-epileptic seizures may be misdiagnosed longer in veterans
• Epilepsy • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Sep 06 11

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures may go undiagnosed for much longer in veterans compared to civilians, according to a new study published in the September 6,… Non-epileptic seizures may be misdiagnosed longer in veterans   

 
 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Treat Patients With Dental Phobia
• Dental Health • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Sep 01 11

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Treat Patients With Dental Phobia

According to a study published in the latest issue of the British Dental Journal (BDJ), a single session of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) could… Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Treat Patients With Dental Phobia   

 
 

Scientists show how gene variant linked to ADHD could operate
• Genetics • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Aug 17 11

A study using mice provides insight into how a specific receptor subtype in the brain could play a role in increasing a person’s risk… Scientists show how gene variant linked to ADHD could operate   

 
 

Secondhand smoke tied to kids’ behavior problems
• Children's Health • • Psychiatry / Psychology • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Jul 13 11

Children exposed to secondhand smoke at home may be more likely than their peers to have learning and behavioral problems, according to a new… Secondhand smoke tied to kids’ behavior problems   

 
 

Placebo effect seen in treating colds
• Psychiatry / Psychology • • Public Health • Jul 12 11

Placebo effect seen in treating colds

People who believe a cold remedy will work may indeed feel better sooner - even if they don’t get the real treatment, a new… Placebo effect seen in treating colds   

 
 

Late talkers do fine as they grow up: study
• Children's Health • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Jul 04 11

In good news to parents of late talkers, an Australian study shows a slow start on language is unlikely to have lingering effects on… Late talkers do fine as they grow up: study   

 
 

Researchers identify why dopamine replacement therapy has a paradoxical effect on cognition
• Brain • • Neurology • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Jun 15 11

Dopamine replacement therapy, which is used to manage motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease, can, at times, adversely affect cognition. Dr. Oury Monchi, Ph.… Researchers identify why dopamine replacement therapy has a paradoxical effect on cognition   

 
 

Noncoding RNA may promote Alzheimer’s disease
• Brain • • Neurology • • Psychiatry / Psychology • May 31 11

Researchers pinpoint a small RNA that spurs cells to manufacture a particular splice variant of a key neuronal protein, potentially promoting Alzheimer’s disease (AD)… Noncoding RNA may promote Alzheimer’s disease   

 
 

Does Our Personality Affect Our Level of Attractiveness?
• Psychiatry / Psychology • May 30 11

Part of what determines how much success you will have in the dating world is whether you have a good sense of whether people… Does Our Personality Affect Our Level of Attractiveness?   

 
 

TGen study identifies compounds that could slow down Alzheimer’s disease
• Brain • • Psychiatry / Psychology • May 26 11

A family of naturally occurring plant compounds could help prevent or delay memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study by… TGen study identifies compounds that could slow down Alzheimer’s disease   

 
 

Stress may increase risk for Alzheimer’s disease
• Neurology • • Psychiatry / Psychology • May 26 11

Stress promotes neuropathological changes that are also seen in Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists from the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry in Munich have discovered that… Stress may increase risk for Alzheimer’s disease   

 
 

New study finds that violence doesn’t add to children’s enjoyment of TV shows, movies
• Children's Health • • Psychiatry / Psychology • May 24 11

Despite growing concern about the effects of media violence on children, violent television shows and movies continue to be produced and marketed to them.… New study finds that violence doesn’t add to children’s enjoyment of TV shows, movies   

 
 

Ulcer bacteria may contribute to development of Parkinson’s disease
• Neurology • • Psychiatry / Psychology • May 22 11

“Infection of late middle-aged mice with a particular strain of the bacteria Helicobacter pylori results in development of Parkinson’s disease symptoms after 3-5 months,”… Ulcer bacteria may contribute to development of Parkinson’s disease   

 
 

Validating preschool programs for children with autism
• Children's Health • • Psychiatry / Psychology • • Public Health • May 19 11

Researchers from the University of Miami (UM) Department of Psychology participated in a multi-site study to examine different teaching models for children with Autism… Validating preschool programs for children with autism   

 
 

When words get hot, mental multitaskers collect cool
• Psychiatry / Psychology • May 11 11

How useful would it be to anticipate how well someone will control their emotions? To predict how well they might be able to stay… When words get hot, mental multitaskers collect cool   

 
 

Crying babies ‘more likely to grow into problem children’
• Children's Health • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 21 11

Babies who persistently cry are more likely to become problem children with behavioural disorders, researchers say.

According to their study, around one in five… Crying babies ‘more likely to grow into problem children’   

 
 

Tempting foods can trigger urge to indulge
• Obesity • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 05 11

Seeing a milkshake can activate the same areas of the brain that light up when an addict sees cocaine, U.S. researchers said on Monday.

… Tempting foods can trigger urge to indulge   
 
 

Study provides first link between 2 major Parkinson’s genes
• Genetics • • Neurology • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 04 11

As Parkinson’s Awareness Month gets underway, a Canadian-led international study is providing important new insight into Parkinson’s disease and paving the way for new… Study provides first link between 2 major Parkinson’s genes   

 
 

Scientists find five new Alzheimer’s risk genes
• Brain • • Genetics • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Apr 03 11

Scientists looking for the genetic triggers that lead to Alzheimer’s have identified five more, doubling the number linked with the mind-wasting disease.

If drugs… Scientists find five new Alzheimer’s risk genes   

 
 

Greater brain risks from “real-world” ecstasy use
• Brain • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Mar 29 11

For a glimpse into real-world drug use, Australian researchers went to parties where people were using a drug known as ecstasy - and discovered… Greater brain risks from “real-world” ecstasy use   

 
 

Indications of Alzheimer’s Disease May Be Evident Decades Before First Signs of Cognitive Impairment
• Brain • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Mar 28 11

Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that patients with Alzheimer’s disease have lower glucose utilization in the brain than those with… Indications of Alzheimer’s Disease May Be Evident Decades Before First Signs of Cognitive Impairment   

 
 

Research at Marshall University may lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders
• Neurology • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Mar 25 11

A group of scientists at Marshall University is conducting research that may someday lead to new treatments for repair of the central nervous system.

… Research at Marshall University may lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders   
 
 

Asthma drug could help control or treat Alzheimer’s disease
• Brain • • Neurology • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Mar 25 11

A drug used to treat asthma has been shown to help reduce the formation of amyloid beta, a peptide in the brain that is… Asthma drug could help control or treat Alzheimer’s disease   

 
 

Getting healthy: When does prediction help people change their habits?
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Mar 17 11

If you ask people how much they plan to exercise, they’ll exercise more—but only if that’s a personal goal, according to a new study… Getting healthy: When does prediction help people change their habits?   

 
 

Alcohol Has Stronger Impact on Gastric Bypass Patients, Study Finds
• Obesity • • Psychiatry / Psychology • • Weight Loss • Mar 10 11

Patients who have had a gastric bypass operation take longer to process alcohol, potentially leading some of them to overindulge when drinking, according to… Alcohol Has Stronger Impact on Gastric Bypass Patients, Study Finds   

 
 
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