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Released: 21-Dec-2016 2:05 PM EST
1 in 3 Children Investigated for Abuse/Neglect by 18
Washington University in St. Louis

The first academic study to estimate the cumulative lifetime risk of a child maltreatment investigation, completed by researchers at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, reveals that 37 percent of U.S. children prior to their 18th birthday are the subject of an investigated child neglect and abuse report — and 53 percent of black children.

Released: 21-Dec-2016 1:05 PM EST
Why Big Brains Are Rare
Washington University in St. Louis

Do big-brained creatures steal energy for them from other organs or eat more to supply this expensive tissue? New work in large-brained fish suggests skimping elsewhere is not enough to meet the energy demands of an extreme brain.

Released: 20-Dec-2016 4:05 PM EST
Study Details Molecular Roots of Alzheimer’s
Washington University in St. Louis

Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have detailed the structure of a molecule that has been implicated in Alzheimer’s disease. Knowing the shape of the molecule — and how that shape may be disrupted by certain genetic mutations — can help in understanding how Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases develop and how to prevent and treat them.

Released: 20-Dec-2016 2:45 PM EST
APA Issues Health Care Reform Priorities for Working with Congress and New Administration
American Psychological Association (APA)

The American Psychological Association and its affiliated APA Practice Organization have called on congressional leaders not to repeal the Affordable Care Act without simultaneously replacing it with legislation to ensure that all Americans have insurance coverage with access to comprehensive mental health care at parity with physical health services.

Released: 20-Dec-2016 1:05 PM EST
Brain Generates Replacement Cells After Stroke
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

UCLA researchers initiate brain repair following white matter stroke in animals, identifying a possible therapeutic target to combat this common cause of dementia

Released: 20-Dec-2016 12:05 PM EST
Penn Study Confirms That “Sniff Test” May Be Useful in Diagnosing Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Tests that measure the sense of smell may soon become common in neurologists’ offices. Scientists have been finding increasing evidence that the sense of smell declines sharply in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, and now a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania published today in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease confirms that administering a simple “sniff test” can enhance the accuracy of diagnosing this dreaded disease

Released: 20-Dec-2016 11:05 AM EST
Scripps Florida Scientist Awarded $5 Million Outstanding Investigator Grant
Scripps Research Institute

Ron Davis, chair of the Department of Neuroscience on the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) has been awarded a $5 million Outstanding Investigator Grant, one of the first of its kind, by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

   
Released: 20-Dec-2016 11:05 AM EST
Albert Einstein College of Medicine Receives Major Federal Grant for Research Into Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Albert Einstein College of Medicine

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Albert Einstein College of Medicine a five-year, $6 million grant to fund the Rose F. Kennedy Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (IDDRC). The grant will also support a new research program focused on 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome (22q11.2DS), an incurable genetic disorder associated with delayed intellectual development and psychiatric conditions, and some forms of congenital heart disease as well as other medical problems.

Released: 19-Dec-2016 4:00 PM EST
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for an Imposter
Beth Israel Lahey Health

A new study from BIDMC reveals the mystery of delusional misidentification syndromes (DMS), a group of rare disorders that causes patients to become convinced that a loved one has been replaced by an imposter. The investigators mapped brain injuries in 17 patients with DMS to determine origins of these disorders. Injuries were linked to areas in the brain associated with familiarity perception and belief evaluation, providing a neuro-anatomical mechanism underlying misidentification syndromes.

Released: 19-Dec-2016 12:05 PM EST
Landmark Alzheimer’s Prevention Trial to Evaluate Third Drug
Washington University in St. Louis

An international team led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has selected a third investigational drug to be tested in a worldwide clinical trial – already underway – aimed at finding treatments to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

Released: 19-Dec-2016 10:05 AM EST
Undocumented Migrants May Suffer from Severe Psychological Distress
Wiley

Undocumented migrants are an especially vulnerable group with regard to their health status, living conditions, and barriers to access to health care and social welfare. In a study that explored 90 undocumented migrants’ mental health care needs, the level of psychological distress was extremely high.

Released: 19-Dec-2016 10:05 AM EST
UVA Discovers Powerful Defenders of the Brain -- with Big Implications for Disease and Injury
University of Virginia Health System

A rare and potent type of immune cell has been discovered around the brain, suggesting the cells may play a critical role in battling Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis and other diseases. By harnessing the cells' power, doctors may be able to develop new treatments for disease, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injuries – even migraines.

Released: 19-Dec-2016 9:00 AM EST
Keeping the Holidays Healthy
Johns Hopkins Medicine

The holidays are a time for family, fun and happiness. They are usually spent with the ones we love reflecting on the past year and feeling grateful. However, even with all the joy, the holidays can cause quite a large amount of stress. Whether it be trying to forgive someone for a mishap, trying not to let your worries impact your sleep, dealing with the dark and gloomy days, or merely learning the joys of giving, our experts are here with tips on how to make this holiday season a little brighter.

Released: 19-Dec-2016 9:00 AM EST
Early Life Social Stress Has Long-Term Impact on Brain Networks in Rats
Tufts University

Investigators in veterinary and human medicine have uncovered long-term changes in the brains of adult female rats exposed to social stresses early in life, with the biggest impact on regions of the brain linked to social behavior, stress, emotion and depression. The findings will enable researchers to begin testing preventative measures and treatments for depression and anxiety.

Released: 16-Dec-2016 5:05 PM EST
December 2016 Health and Wellness Tips
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Health and wellness tips about preventing blood shortages, cardiorespiratory fitness check-up, and avoid holiday heart syndrome.

Released: 16-Dec-2016 1:05 PM EST
Mental Health a La Mode: Student Podcast Emphasizes Emotional Well Being
Ithaca College

Mental health awareness and French vanilla ice cream are two passions of senior television-radio major Michayla Savitt, creator and host of “The Scoop on Mental Health,” a podcast where Savitt and guests discuss mental health issues over ice cream.

Released: 16-Dec-2016 12:05 PM EST
A Cure for Social Anxiety Disorders
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

A team of doctors and psychologists examined the effects of structured talk therapy and medication on patients with social anxiety disorders. In doing so they set a new world record in effectively treating social anxiety disorder.

15-Dec-2016 6:05 PM EST
New Graphene-Based System Could Help Us 'See' Electrical Signaling in Heart and Nerve Cells
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Scientists have enlisted the exotic properties of graphene to function like the film of an incredibly sensitive camera system in visually mapping tiny electric fields. They hope to enlist the new method to image electrical signaling networks in our hearts and brains.

Released: 15-Dec-2016 5:05 PM EST
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving Tips for the Holidays
Rutgers University

An expert at Rutgers University’s Care2Caregivers helpline shares tips on how families can celebrate the holidays with loved ones suffering from an illness that affects memory

9-Dec-2016 9:00 AM EST
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Are Serious Health Concerns for Older Kidney Transplant Recipients
American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

• Risks of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are higher in older kidney transplant recipients than in older adults in the general population. • Among kidney transplant recipients, those who developed dementia or Alzheimer’s disease had higher rates of organ loss and patient death than those who did not develop these conditions.

Released: 15-Dec-2016 1:05 PM EST
Psychologist Explores Connection Between Child Abuse and Mortality Risk in Women
West Virginia University - Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

A West Virginia University researcher is investigating links between child abuse and mortality risk in women. Co-author on a recent study linking self-reported child abuse to death in women, assistant professor of psychology Nicholas Turiano is investigating why childhood misfortune, such as child abuse, could cause deaths in women sooner than men.

Released: 15-Dec-2016 11:05 AM EST
Bad Bosses Come in Two Forms: Dark or Dysfunctional
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Bad bosses generally come in two forms. There are the dysfunctional ones, like Michael Scott from the TV series The Office; then there are the dark ones, like Gordon Gekko from the film Wall Street. Researchers including Seth M. Spain from Binghamton University, State University of New York are building a framework to better understand the behaviors of bad bosses and to reduce workplace stress.

     
Released: 15-Dec-2016 11:05 AM EST
Depressed Children Respond Differently to Rewards Than Other Kids
Washington University in St. Louis

Adults and teenagers with depression don't respond to rewards in a normal manner. Although depression has been diagnosed in children as young as 3, it hasn't been clear whether their responses to rewards also may be blunted. So Washington University researchers studied kids ages 4 to 7 and found that, like adults, when the children were depressed, their brains were less likely to respond to rewards. The researchers say insensitivity to rewards may serve as a "red flag" for depression in young children.

8-Dec-2016 12:05 PM EST
Protein in Urine Linked to Increased Risk of Memory Problems, Dementia
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

People who have protein in their urine, which is a sign of kidney problems, may also be more likely to later develop problems with thinking and memory skills or even dementia, according to a meta-analysis published in the December 14, 2016, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Released: 14-Dec-2016 9:00 AM EST
Terence M. Keane, Phd, Elected 2017 American Psychological Foundation President
American Psychological Association (APA)

Terence M. Keane, PhD, professor of psychiatry and assistant dean for Research at Boston University, has been elected 2017 president of the American Psychological Foundation (APF). Keane will take office on Jan. 1, 2017.

12-Dec-2016 1:30 PM EST
Research Identifies a Molecular Basis for Common Congenital Brain Defect
Sanford Burnham Prebys

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) have discovered a molecular cause of hydrocephalus, a common, potentially life-threatening birth defect in which the head is enlarged due to excess fluid surrounding the brain. Because the same molecule is also implicated in Down’s syndrome, the finding, published today in the Journal of Neuroscience, may explain the ten-fold increased risk of hydrocephalus in infants born with Down’s.

Released: 12-Dec-2016 4:05 PM EST
Mutations in Life’s “Essential Genes” Tied to Autism
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Genes known to be essential to life—the ones humans need to survive and thrive in the womb—also play a critical role in the development of autism spectrum disorder, suggests a new study

Released: 12-Dec-2016 1:05 PM EST
Having a Meltdown at Work? Blame It on Your Passion
Cornell University

Sunita Sah, assistant professor of management and organizations at Cornell University, and her colleagues have a novel strategy to save your professional reputation: Reframe your distress as passion for the project.

Released: 12-Dec-2016 1:05 PM EST
Diabetes Prevention IS Alzheimer's Prevention
Health People

Commenting on a Financial Times feature on drug trials of the "plaque" theory of Alzheimer's---all of which have failed so far---Chris Norwood, in a lead letter, underscores that targeted diabetes prevention is really the major documented path to Alzheimer's prevention

Released: 12-Dec-2016 11:05 AM EST
Nation’s Largest State Effort to Track Concussions in Youth Athletes Under Way in Texas
UT Southwestern Medical Center

The nation’s largest statewide effort to track concussions among youth athletes is under way in Texas with the launch of a registry designed to assess the prevalence of brain injuries in high school sports.

Released: 12-Dec-2016 8:00 AM EST
Researchers Identify Mental Health Screening Tools, Barriers for Latino Children
Johns Hopkins Medicine

In a bid to improve mental health screening of Latino children from immigrant families, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine report they have identified a culturally sensitive set of tools that are freely available to pediatricians, take less than 10 minutes to use, are in easy-to-read Spanish, and assess a wide range of emotional and behavioral problems.

7-Dec-2016 4:00 PM EST
Untreated Late Effects of Breast Cancer Care Increase Depression and Anxiety Among Survivors, Penn Study Shows
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

For many of the 2.8 million survivors in the United States, the price of survival includes severe physical and psychosocial symptoms – including joint pain, fatigue, weight gain and insomnia – that may go untreated and persist for many years after treatment. Long-term survivors report an average three symptoms for which they desire more help than they are receiving, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine and the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania. Results of the study will be presented on Friday at the 2016 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (poster P5-13-12).

Released: 9-Dec-2016 4:05 PM EST
WashU Expert: 21st Century Cures Act Good Start, Should Focus More on Immediate Needs
Washington University in St. Louis

The newly passed 21st Century Cures Act  awaiting President Obama’s signature will provide necessary funding to help those with mental illnesses, but a mental health expert at Washington University in St. Louis says it should focus more on mental health outcomes of those suffering right now.“Over 40 million Americans suffer from a mental health condition at any given time,” said Ryan Lindsay, associate professor of practice and chair of the mental health concentration at the Brown School.

Released: 9-Dec-2016 11:05 AM EST
Neurosurgeons Harness 3-D Technology to Map Brain During Surgery
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai neurosurgeons have begun using a high-definition imaging device to see inside the brain during surgery, allowing them to map safer pathways to reach and remove tumors. The device, called Brightmatter Guide, works like a GPS, providing real-time, brightly colored 3-D images.

Released: 9-Dec-2016 7:05 AM EST
U.S. Congress Passes Historic Eating Disorders Legislation
Academy for Eating Disorders (AED)

The AED Applauds the U.S. Congress for Passing the First-Ever Eating Disorders Legislation

Released: 8-Dec-2016 3:05 PM EST
Can You Unconsciously Forget an Experience?
Texas A&M University

Wanting to squash not-so-great memories is human nature, but is it possible to intentionally forget a traumatic experience? Darlene McLaughlin, MD, psychiatrist and clinical assistant professor with the Texas A&M College of Medicine, explains how your mind may help you get through a traumatic event.

Released: 8-Dec-2016 2:05 PM EST
Musica Humana: A Scientific and Spiritual Exploration of the Impact of Music on the Brain
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

According to renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks, “music can move us to the heights or depths of emotion, but the power of music goes much further.” To hear and experience music’s potential, members of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus and local community are invited to a multimedia concert and lecture focused on the links between music and health, sponsored by the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies (CBIS) and the Department of the Arts. The event will be held on Dec. 8, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) Concert Hall.

   
Released: 8-Dec-2016 2:05 PM EST
Personality Traits and Psychiatric Disorders Linked to Specific Genomic Locations
UC San Diego Health

A meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) has identified six loci or regions of the human genome that are significantly linked to personality traits, report researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine in this week’s advance online publication of Nature Genetics. The findings also show correlations with psychiatric disorders.

Released: 8-Dec-2016 1:05 PM EST
Shooting, Gang Violence Exposure Leads to PTSD
Northwestern University

The violence that women in disadvantaged neighborhoods experience and witness can result in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and full diagnoses, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study that examined a disadvantaged Chicago neighborhood.

Released: 8-Dec-2016 1:05 PM EST
Young Children Need Better Access to Mental Health Care
Tulane University

Almost 10 percent of very young children struggle with significant mental health problems, yet few are getting help, according to a new American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement co-authored by a Tulane University child psychiatrist.

Released: 8-Dec-2016 6:05 AM EST
Adhering to a Work Routine Helps Reduce Pressure in Protracted War Situations
University of Haifa

Two recently-published studies at the University of Haifa examined the connection between work routine and stress during the Second Lebanon War. The studies found that work routine reduced stress among residents of northern Israel during the war. The strongest effect was found among women and those obliged to come to their places of work.

6-Dec-2016 4:05 PM EST
Brain Metastasis Persists Despite Improved Targeted Treatment for HER2 Breast Cancer
University of North Carolina Health Care System

A study presented Wednesday at the 2016 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium examined the incidence of brain metastasis after diagnosis for three groups of patients with HER2-positive breast cancer.

1-Dec-2016 1:05 PM EST
Brain Activity May Predict Risk of Falls in Older People
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Measuring the brain activity of healthy, older adults while they walk and talk at the same time may help predict their risk of falls later, according to a study published in the December 7, 2016, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Released: 7-Dec-2016 3:35 PM EST
APA Applauds Senate Passage of Mental Health Provisions in 21st Century Cures Act
American Psychological Association (APA)

The 21st Century Cures Act, passed Wednesday by the Senate, will result in much-needed reform of the nation’s mental health system, according to the American Psychological Association and the APA Practice Organization.

Released: 7-Dec-2016 3:05 PM EST
Scripps Florida Scientists Uncover Potential Driver of Age- and Alzheimer’s-Related Memory Loss
Scripps Research Institute

Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have made an important discovery toward the development of drugs to treat age-related memory loss in diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Released: 7-Dec-2016 3:05 PM EST
High-Resolution Brain Scans Could Improve Concussion Detection
Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University researchers have found that high-resolution brain scans, coupled with computational analysis, could play a critical role in helping to detect concussions that conventional scans might miss.

7-Dec-2016 2:00 PM EST
Diabetes Drug Slows Experimental Parkinson’s Disease Progression, Human Trials to Begin Next Year
Van Andel Institute

A new investigational drug originally developed for type 2 diabetes is being readied for human clinical trials in search of the world’s first treatment to impede the progression of Parkinson’s disease following publication of research findings today in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

Released: 7-Dec-2016 12:05 PM EST
Four New NSF Grants — Three in Neuroscience — Deepen UAB’s Research Portfolio, Forge Collaborations
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Four teams of UAB researchers have been awarded National Science Foundation grants totaling $5.4 million for basic neuroscience research and new methods of environmental monitoring.



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