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Brain stimulation for PTSD patients

Electrical engineers report that the tiny beads of sweat, which appear in patients experiencing PTSD or other neuropsychiatric disorders can be measured and used to design and more responsive brain stimulator for therapy.

Cannabis’ effects on brain neurochemistry

A new study provides the first evidence of a blunted response to stress-induced dopamine signaling in the brain’s prefrontal cortex in individuals at high risk for psychosis who regularly used cannabis.

Using an ‘obesity simulation suit’ to reveal prejudice among med students

Researchers used an ‘obesity simulation suit’ to role-play a scenario wherein a person with obesity sees the doctor. The study examined anti-obesity bias.

What to know about Celexa (citalopram)

Celexa (citalopram) is an antidepressant medication that doctors prescribe for major depressive disorder. We look at its uses, side effects, and warnings.

Virtual treasure hunt shows brain maps time sequence of memories

We have little difficulty in remembering the chronology of events. We can tell how much time passed between two events and which one occurred first. Apparently, memories of events in the brain are linked when they occur close together. Using an experim…

Raising the standard for psychology research

Researchers have used supercomputers to apply more rigorous statistical methods to psychological studies of self-regulation. The work aimed to uncover the underlying structures of the mind, a process they call ”data-driven ontology discovery.” They f…

Thyroid screening may not be needed in all youth with psychiatric disorders

A new study looks at the prevalence of abnormal thyroid function in youth with severe mood and anxiety disorder. It is the largest study to date of this population and will help mental health professionals better understand the predictors of abnormal t…

Scientists shed new light on how we perceive vibrations through touch

Researchers have demonstrated a universal decoding system in humans that determines how we perceive vibrations of different frequencies through touch.

Prenatal parental stress linked to behaviour problems in toddlers

Expectant parents’ emotional struggles predict emotional and behavioral problems in 2-year-olds, new research shows. The same study reveals, for the first time, that couple conflict helps explain emotional problems in very young children.

Scientists can now manipulate brain cells using smartphone

A team of scientists have invented a device that can control neural circuits using a tiny brain implant controlled by a smartphone. The device could speed up efforts to uncover brain diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, addiction, depression, and…