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Premature babies who avoid eye contact in early infancy less likely to show symptoms of autism

Premature babies are at an increased risk for developing autism spectrum disorder. But a small study indicates that preemies who avoid eye contact in early infancy are less likely to demonstrate symptoms of autism at age 2 than preemies who maintain eye contact during early interactions, according to new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

2 Jul 2015

Brain-imaging studies may help predict promiscuity, problem drinking in young adults

A pair of brain-imaging studies suggest researchers may be able to predict how likely young adults are to develop problem drinking or engage in risky sexual behavior in response to stress.

2 Jul 2015

Comorbid anxiety ‘a crucial target’ for treatment in bipolar disorder

Almost half of patients with bipolar disorder will have comorbid anxiety disorder in their lifetime, show the findings of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

1 Jul 2015

Virtual human helps veterans with PTSD, people with mental illness build job interview skills

Finding a job is difficult for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and individuals with severe mental illness, who have high unemployment rates even though many want to work.

1 Jul 2015

New review may help women with stress urinary incontinence make more informed choices about treatment

A new Cochrane systematic review published today of surgery for stress urinary incontinence makes an important contribution to an ongoing debate and will help women to make more informed choices about treatment.

1 Jul 2015

Multiple courses of antibiotics may have significant impact on child development

A new animal study by NYU Langone Medical Center researchers adds to growing evidence that multiple courses of commonly used antibiotics may have a significant impact on children's development.

1 Jul 2015

Dietary fat intake could potentially ease mitochondrial disease, shows research

Mice that have a genetic version of mitochondrial disease can easily be mistaken for much older animals by the time they are nine months old: they have thinning grey hair, osteoporosis, poor hearing, infertility, heart problems and have lost weight. Despite having this disease at birth, these mice have a "secret weapon" in their youth that staves off signs of aging for a time.

1 Jul 2015

New study suggests causal link between job strain and sleep disturbances

A new study suggests that there may be a reciprocal, causal pathway between job strain and disturbed sleep, implying that interventions to treat sleep problems may improve work satisfaction.

1 Jul 2015

Vitrectomy scatter photocoagulation linked to peripheral thickening in diabetic retinopathy

Early transient peripheral retinochoroidal thickening following pars plana vitrectomy for proliferative diabetic retinopathy may be related to intraoperative scatter photocoagulation, suggest researchers.

30 Jun 2015

Majority of men who use violence against female partner struggle with serious mental health issues

The majority of men who use violence towards their partner struggle with serious mental health issues. We need to look at more than just the power relations between the sexes in order to understand and prevent domestic violence, says researcher.

30 Jun 2015

People with recurrent depression have significantly smaller hippocampus than healthy individuals

The brains of people with recurrent depression have a significantly smaller hippocampus - the part of the brain most associated with forming new memories - than healthy individuals, a new global study of nearly 9,000 people reveals.

30 Jun 2015

New species of tRNA-derived small RNAs contribute to cell proliferation in cancer

Since their discovery in the 1950s, transfer RNAs (tRNAs) have been best known for their role in helping the cell make proteins from messenger RNA templates. However, recent studies have led to a previously-unsuspected concept that tRNAs are not always the end product; namely, they further serve as a source of small RNAs.

30 Jun 2015

New educational infographic highlights risks to radiologist health and diagnostic accuracy from RSI

RedRick Technologies, a provider of ergonomic radiology furniture, monitor mounting solutions and reading room design guidance, has released a new educational infographic that highlights the significant risks to radiologist health and diagnostic accuracy from repetitive stress injuries (RSI).

27 Jun 2015

Chronic disease, mental health issues affect low-income African-Americans, Latinos and Hispanics

Chronic disease and mental health issues disproportionately affect low-income African-Americans, Latinos and Hispanics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two new studies by the UCLA Center for Culture, Trauma and Mental Health Disparities shed light on the causes and impacts of this disparity.

26 Jun 2015

Novo Nordisk presents new data detailing the impact of hemophilia on patients, caregivers

Today, Novo Nordisk presented new data detailing the impact hemophilia has on both caregivers and those living with the disease.

From Novo Nordisk 25 Jun 2015

Neuromodulator norepinephrine has direct action on auditory processing of complex signals

For neuroscientists studying the intricate mechanisms of hearing in the brain's auditory cortex, a major question has been how a listener can focus in a noisy environment, and how neurochemicals help neurons convey as much embedded information as possible for the rest of the brain to act on.

25 Jun 2015

Stress News and Research

Premature babies who avoid eye contact in early infancy less likely to show symptoms of autism

Brain-imaging studies may help predict promiscuity, problem drinking in young adults

Comorbid anxiety ‘a crucial target’ for treatment in bipolar disorder

Virtual human helps veterans with PTSD, people with mental illness build job interview skills

New review may help women with stress urinary incontinence make more informed choices about treatment

Multiple courses of antibiotics may have significant impact on child development

Dietary fat intake could potentially ease mitochondrial disease, shows research

New study suggests causal link between job strain and sleep disturbances

Vitrectomy scatter photocoagulation linked to peripheral thickening in diabetic retinopathy

Majority of men who use violence against female partner struggle with serious mental health issues

People with recurrent depression have significantly smaller hippocampus than healthy individuals

New species of tRNA-derived small RNAs contribute to cell proliferation in cancer

New educational infographic highlights risks to radiologist health and diagnostic accuracy from RSI

Chronic disease, mental health issues affect low-income African-Americans, Latinos and Hispanics

Novo Nordisk presents new data detailing the impact of hemophilia on patients, caregivers

Neuromodulator norepinephrine has direct action on auditory processing of complex signals

New method could help identify 'handedness' of different molecules in mixture

Noisy road traffic may reduce life expectancy, increase stroke risk

Brainpaths neurological device stimulates brain‘s sensory cortex

Cytokine levels may help distinguish patients with suicidality

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

Global and Local Efforts to Take Action Against Hepatitis

Addressing Important Cardiac Biology Questions with Shotgun Top-Down Proteomics

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