Psychiatry / Psychology

Brain differences in premature babies who later develop autism
Dec 21 15


Extremely premature babies run a much higher risk of developing autism in later childhood, and even during the neonate period differences are seen in… Brain differences in premature babies who later develop autism   

 

Hallucinations linked to differences in brain structure
Nov 17 15


People diagnosed with schizophrenia who are prone to hallucinations are likely to have structural differences in a key region of the brain compared to… Hallucinations linked to differences in brain structure   

 

Men with Alzheimer’s gene at risk of brain bleeding, study finds
Nov 11 15


A common genetic variation, ApoE4, linked to Alzheimer’s disease greatly raises the likelihood of tiny brain bleeds in some men, scientists have found.

Such… Men with Alzheimer’s gene at risk of brain bleeding, study finds   

 

Mental disorders as risk factors for chronic pain in teenagers
Oct 08 15


One in four young people have experienced chronic pain and a mental disorder. According to a new report in the Journal of Pain, the… Mental disorders as risk factors for chronic pain in teenagers   

 

Childhood kidney stones associated with atherosclerosis, study shows
Sep 21 15


A recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics is the first to examine and identify a link between kidney stones in children and… Childhood kidney stones associated with atherosclerosis, study shows   

 

Maternal Lupus Linked With Kid’s Autism
Sep 15 15


Children born to mothers with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have more than double the risk of being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, Canadian… Maternal Lupus Linked With Kid’s Autism   

 

Do antipsychotic medications affect cortical thinning?
Sep 03 15


People diagnosed with schizophrenia critically rely upon treatment with antipsychotic medications to manage their symptoms and help them function at home and in the… Do antipsychotic medications affect cortical thinning?   

 

Researchers use brain scans to predict response to antipsychotic medications
Aug 28 15


Investigators at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research have discovered that brain scans can be used to predict patients’ response to antipsychotic drug… Researchers use brain scans to predict response to antipsychotic medications   

 

Study links physical activity to greater mental flexibility in older adults
Aug 24 15


One day soon, doctors may determine how physically active you are simply by imaging your brain. Physically fit people tend to have larger brain… Study links physical activity to greater mental flexibility in older adults   

 

Scientists adopt new strategy to find Huntington’s disease therapies
Aug 07 15


Scientists searched the chromosomes of more than 4,000 Huntington’s disease patients and found that DNA repair genes may determine when the neurological symptoms begin.… Scientists adopt new strategy to find Huntington’s disease therapies   

 

Specific cardiovascular risk factors may predict Alzheimer’s disease
Jul 28 15


Specific cardiovascular risk factors, such as alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity and diabetes, are associated with smaller regional brain volumes that may be early indicators… Specific cardiovascular risk factors may predict Alzheimer’s disease   

 

New insights into the circuitry of PTSD and mild traumatic brain injury
Jul 23 15


Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have devastating consequences. Both are associated with high rates of disability and suicide,… New insights into the circuitry of PTSD and mild traumatic brain injury   

 

MRI studies point to brain connectivity changes in autism spectrum disorders
Jul 14 15


Studies using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques are beginning to reveal differences in brain connectivity—the ways that different parts of the brain are connected… MRI studies point to brain connectivity changes in autism spectrum disorders   

 

Study links Prozac, Paxil use with birth defects
Jul 12 15


A sweeping government study of thousands of women has found links between the older antidepressants Prozac and Paxil and birth defects, but has cleared… Study links Prozac, Paxil use with birth defects   

 

Preemies at high risk of autism don’t show typical signs of disorder in early infancy
Jul 02 15


Premature babies are at an increased risk for developing autism spectrum disorder. But a small study indicates that preemies who avoid eye contact in… Preemies at high risk of autism don’t show typical signs of disorder in early infancy   

 

Interactions between cortical and subcortical regions important in hypersensitivity in ASD
Jun 11 15


The increased interaction between cortical and subcortical brain regions highlights the central role of hypersensitivity and other sensory symptoms in defining Autism Spectrum Disorder… Interactions between cortical and subcortical regions important in hypersensitivity in ASD   

 

Early intensive intervention improves outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder
Jun 10 15


Early intensive intervention improves outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder


A recent study published in the July 2015 issue of the… Early intensive intervention improves outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder   

 

Is dietary supplementation appropriate for children with autism spectrum disorder?
Jun 04 15


Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are often picky eaters, which can lead parents to suspect that their children might not be getting adequate… Is dietary supplementation appropriate for children with autism spectrum disorder?   

 

Cultural Differences May Affect Psychiatric Diagnosis
May 31 15


A new survey of psychiatrists in the United States and India has shown differences in how each group weighs symptoms in the diagnosis of… Cultural Differences May Affect Psychiatric Diagnosis   

 

Family genetics study reveals new clues to autism risk
May 12 15


A study of 2,377 children with autism, their parents and siblings has revealed novel insights into the genetics of the condition.

The findings were… Family genetics study reveals new clues to autism risk   

 

Competitive high-school sports linked to gambling
May 11 15


The soft signs of compulsive gambling -  high energy levels, unreasonable expectations, extreme competitiveness, distorted optimism and above-average IQs -  are often the very… Competitive high-school sports linked to gambling   

 

Moving to a depressed neighborhood linked to weight gain
May 08 15


Certain regions in the United States are characterized by a higher prevalence of obesity, which suggests that a person’s socioeconomic, physical, and social environments… Moving to a depressed neighborhood linked to weight gain   

 

Green tea extract and exercise hinder progress of Alzheimer’s disease in mice
May 05 15


According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may affect as many as 5.5 million Americans. Scientists currently are seeking treatments… Green tea extract and exercise hinder progress of Alzheimer’s disease in mice   

 

Kids of severely obese moms have higher risk of ADHD
May 01 15


Six-year-olds whose mothers were severely obese before pregnancy are more likely to have developmental or emotional problems than kids of healthy-weight moms, according to… Kids of severely obese moms have higher risk of ADHD   

 

A minority of women seek health care after military sexual assault
Apr 28 15


Despite growing public awareness of sexual assault of women during their military service and increased efforts by the Department of Defense to deter sexual… A minority of women seek health care after military sexual assault   

 
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