Benzodiazepine drugs are widely used in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but available evidence suggests that they are not effective — and may even be harmful, concludes a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Older age at onset of type 1 diabetes associated with lower brain connectivity later
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People diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in later childhood have weaker brain connectivity in midlife.
Memory-loss man case ‘like nothing we have ever seen before’
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A University of Leicester clinical psychologist has described treating an individual with a ‘Groundhog Day/Memento’- style memory loss as ‘like nothing we have ever seen before’.
Substance abuse reduces brain volume in women but not men
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Stimulant drug abuse has long-term effects on brain volume in women, according to a new study. Brain structures involved in reward, learning and executive control showed vast changes even after a prolonged period of abstinence from drug use.
Learning impacts how the brain processes what we see
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From the smell of flowers to the taste of wine, our perception is strongly influenced by prior knowledge and expectations, a cognitive process known as top-down control.
Teaching reflection to doctors to improve physician-patient interactions
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Physicians in their medical residency training programs often focus on scientific reasoning and research evidence in their efforts to provide medical care.
Antioxidants help treat skin-picking disorder in mice, Stanford researcher says
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Two antioxidant supplements are effective in treating skin-picking disorder in mice, according to a study led by a Stanford University School of Medicine researcher.
Losing half a night of sleep makes memories less accessible in stressful situations
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It is known that sleep facilitates the formation of long-term memory in humans.
Learning impacts how the brain processes what we see
July 13, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
From the smell of flowers to the taste of wine, our perception is strongly influenced by prior knowledge and expectations, a cognitive process known as top-down control. Neuroscientists and neurobiologists report that in mouse models, the brain signifi…
New compounds may treat depression rapidly with few side effects
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A new study has identified promising compounds that could successfully treat depression in less than 24 hours with few side effects. The compounds could offer significant advantages over current antidepressant medications.
