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Interaction between PTSD and klotho gene may cause premature aging in the brain

Study Finds PTSD Interacts With Klotho Gene, May Cause Premature Aging In The Brain

27 Oct 2020

Spirituality is significantly associated with better mental health, well-being

Wisdom has gained increasing interest among researchers over the last few decades as a biologically based personality trait relevant to physical well-being and mental health.

23 Oct 2020

Study highlights voting barriers faced by resident physicians

Two new UT Southwestern studies published today report some surprising findings: Only half of practicing physicians are registered to vote, and the most common obstacle faced by resident physicians is the lack of time to vote.

23 Oct 2020

Meaning in life and self-control protect against stress during COVID-19 pandemic

Numerous studies over the last few weeks have pointed out that the effects of the Corona pandemic on people's mental health can be enormous and affect large parts of the population.

22 Oct 2020

$109 million NIH grant awarded to expand Alzheimer's disease and Down syndrome research

The Alzheimer's Biomarkers Consortium - Down Syndrome, a multi-institution research team, co-led by members from the University of California, Irvine, has been awarded an unprecedented five-year, $109 million grant by the National Institutes of Health, to expand research on the biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease in adults with Down syndrome.

22 Oct 2020

Global MRI data could provide important new understanding about brain injuries

A sizable research consortium coordinated by NTNU and St. Olavs Hospital will analyse large amounts of MRI exam data from around the world.

22 Oct 2020

UK researchers to investigate the neurological and neuropsychiatric effects of COVID-19

A grant worth over two million pounds has been awarded to clinical researchers from the University of Liverpool and King's College London to investigate the neurological and neuropsychiatric effects of COVID-19.

21 Oct 2020

Brain imaging biomarker may help predict treatment response in patients with psychiatric disorders, study reveals

Cohen Veterans Bioscience, a non-profit research biotech advancing brain health solutions, today announces findings from a study which generates new evidence in support of a critical brain imaging biomarker, that may help guide people who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder or major depressive disorder towards the most effective treatment.

21 Oct 2020

Dementia prevention strategies are likely to be cost-effective and cost saving

Programmes to reduce dementia risk by targeting smoking, high blood pressure and hearing loss are likely to be cost-effective and cost saving by reducing dementia rates by 8.5%, finds a new study by UCL and LSE researchers.

20 Oct 2020

Study: More intervention hours are not necessarily better for toddlers with autism

A multisite study led by UC Davis Health found that two prominent early intervention models for autism had a similar impact.

19 Oct 2020

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea linked with increased hospitalization from flu

As we approach flu season, adults with obstructive sleep apnea may want to take extra precautions. A study published online as an accepted paper in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is the first to find that patients with sleep apnea who did not use CPAP therapy were more likely to be hospitalized with the flu.

19 Oct 2020

NAM announces winners of the inaugural round of Healthy Longevity Catalyst Awards

The National Academy of Medicine, together with seven global collaborators representing nearly 50 countries and territories, today announced the winners of the inaugural round of Healthy Longevity Catalyst Awards.

16 Oct 2020

Cocaine use in mice leads to the formation of synapses by astrocytes

Drugs of abuse, like cocaine, are so addictive due in part to their cellular interaction, creating strong cellular memories in the brain that promote compulsive behaviors.

15 Oct 2020

Scientists engineer powerful novel anti-microbial molecules from wasp venom

Now, a team of scientists in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has engineered potent novel anti-microbial molecules from toxic proteins found in wasp venom. The researchers believe that the discovery holds promise in fighting the increasing number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, that cause serious illness.

15 Oct 2020

Artificial intelligence algorithm can identify patients at high risk of intentional self-harm

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., with over 1.4 million suicide attempts recorded in 2018.

15 Oct 2020

Combination therapy is more effective at preventing recurrence of bipolar disorder

A review of 39 randomized clinical trials by scientists from UCLA and their colleagues from other institutions has found that combining the use medication with psychoeducational therapy is more effective at preventing a recurrence of illness in people with bipolar disorder than medication alone.

15 Oct 2020

Researchers receive $1.35 million grant to reduce impact of substance abuse in Appalachia

McDowell County--in the southern coalfields of West Virginia--is the second-most at-risk in the nation for an HIV outbreak related to drug injection. Neighboring Wyoming and Mercer Counties follow close behind. All three have some of the highest rates of acute hepatitis B and hepatitis C in the United States.

14 Oct 2020

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Interaction between PTSD and klotho gene may cause premature aging in the brain

Spirituality is significantly associated with better mental health, well-being

Study highlights voting barriers faced by resident physicians

Meaning in life and self-control protect against stress during COVID-19 pandemic

$109 million NIH grant awarded to expand Alzheimer's disease and Down syndrome research

Global MRI data could provide important new understanding about brain injuries

UK researchers to investigate the neurological and neuropsychiatric effects of COVID-19

Brain imaging biomarker may help predict treatment response in patients with psychiatric disorders, study reveals

Dementia prevention strategies are likely to be cost-effective and cost saving

Study: More intervention hours are not necessarily better for toddlers with autism

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea linked with increased hospitalization from flu

NAM announces winners of the inaugural round of Healthy Longevity Catalyst Awards

Cocaine use in mice leads to the formation of synapses by astrocytes

Scientists engineer powerful novel anti-microbial molecules from wasp venom

Artificial intelligence algorithm can identify patients at high risk of intentional self-harm

Combination therapy is more effective at preventing recurrence of bipolar disorder

Researchers receive $1.35 million grant to reduce impact of substance abuse in Appalachia

FAU researchers receive NIH funding to analyze stem cell activation

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