From sciencedaily.com
How does our brain regulate generosity?
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Are there areas of the brain, which regulate prosocial, altruistic behavior? Researchers have studied a very special group of patients and established that the 'basolateral amygdala' (part of the limbic system) plays an important role in this.
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10h ago
From sciencedaily.com
The brain learns to filter out distracting stimuli over time
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The human brain can learn through experience to filter out disturbing and distracting stimuli -- such as a glaring roadside billboard or a flashing banner on the internet. Scientists have used electroencephalography (EEG) to show that early visual processing in humans changes with repeated exposure.
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12h ago
From sciencedaily.com
Researchers have mapped the hidden control system of vision
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The smallest control system of vision in mammals has been mapped -- a discovery that opens entirely new insights into how our vision works and how it can be affected by disease.
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12h ago
From sciencedaily.com
Researchers identify a brain circuit for creativity
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Researchers analyzed data from 857 patients across 36 fMRI brain imaging studies and mapped a common brain circuit for creativity.
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on Feb 17
From psypost.org
New study challenges common belief that testosterone drives sexual desire in men
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A recent study found no link between daily testosterone fluctuations and sexual desire but suggested testosterone may influence courtship effort in single men.
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on Feb 16
From sciencedaily.com
Anesthesia overrides carbon dioxide in regulating cerebrospinal fluid flow
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A study on the effects of commonly used anaesthetic and sedative drugs on cerebrospinal fluid flow and volume has uncovered findings regarding their impact on the brain's vital glymphatic system. These findings may affect neuroanaesthesia practices.
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on Sep 6
Therapy and Golf Help Keep Navy Veteran on Course
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Paul’s drinking and drug use cost him his marriage and friends. Therapy helped the Veteran face his problems, begin his healing journey, and refocus on giving to others. Golfing also provides some of the camaraderie he had been missing.
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on Sep 5
From sciencedaily.com
Brain scanning approach shows wiring of depression
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By repeatedly scanning the brains of a small group of patients for a year and a half, researchers have identified a distinct pattern of neuronal interactions that appears to predispose some people to developing depression.
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on Sep 5
From psypost.org
Youth with traumatic brain injuries show higher levels of psychopathic traits, new study finds
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New research shows that head injuries in justice-involved youth are linked to more severe psychopathic traits, with substance use and cognitive problems playing a key role in the connection.
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12h ago
From psypost.org
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New research sheds light on how different physical intimacy styles relate to sexual and romantic fulfillment in committed couples.
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14h ago
From psypost.org
Surprising connection found between asexuality and family structure
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A large study finds that asexuality in women and men is associated with different sibling configurations, offering new insight into potential developmental influences.
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16h ago
From psypost.org
Scientists explore molecular links between stress, brain function, and personality disorders
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A recent review highlights how stress, trauma, and environment may biologically rewire the brain in people with personality disorders.
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18h ago
From psypost.org
Expressing negativity improves support from romantic partners, new research finds
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A new study finds that expressing emotional distress prompts higher-quality support from romantic partners, regardless of how severe the problem is.
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20h ago
From psypost.org
People maltreated as children tend to have more severe sleep problems, study finds
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Youths with childhood maltreatment—particularly emotional and sexual abuse—experience more sleep problems, mediated by impaired emotion regulation strategies, such as reduced cognitive reappraisal and increased expressive suppression.
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on Feb 16
From sciencedaily.com
Travel could be the best defense against aging
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Forget about retinol night creams, researchers believe travel could be the best way to defy premature aging. An interdisciplinary study has applied the theory of entropy to tourism, finding that travel could have positive health benefits, including slowing down the signs of aging.
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on Sep 5
From digitalhealth.net
NHS trust flags cyber security risks owing to funding cuts
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust board has highlighted cyber security risks owing to a reduction in funding.
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1h ago
From sciencedaily.com
A visual pathway in the brain may do more than recognize objects
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A new study questions the longstanding view that the visual system is divided into two pathways, one for object-recognition and the other for spatial tasks. Using computational vision models, researchers found the ventral visual stream, may not be exclusively optimized for object recognition.
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10h ago
From healthcareinfosecurity.com
Texas Pediatric Orthopedics Clinic Says Hack Affects 140,000
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Ransomware group Qilin posted at least 42 gigabytes of data stolen from a Texas pediatric orthopedic practice for sale on its dark web leak site in February. In
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11h ago
From sciencedaily.com
How circadian clocks maintain robustness in changing environments
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New research has uncovered how a simple circadian clock network demonstrates advanced noise-filtering capabilities, enhancing our understanding of how biological circuits maintain accuracy in dynamic natural environments.
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12h ago
From sciencedaily.com
Simulate sound in 3D at a finer scale than humans can perceive
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Ambisonic rendering is a way to simulate the precise locations of sounds in 3D, and an ambisonics algorithm has allowed researchers to create rich virtual 'soundscapes.'Researchers decided to test the limits of ambisonic sound reproduction through their 'AudioDome' loudspeaker array. Humans'...
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13h ago
From psychiatrictimes.com
Examining a Case of Acute Late-Pregnancy Psychosis: How Best to Coordinate Care
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Peripartum psychosis is considered a psychiatric emergency. Here is how an interdisciplinary team can provide the best care.
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17h ago
From deploymentpsych.org
Research at CDP: The Turning Training into Action Study | Center for Deployment Psychology
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The collaboration study "Turning Training into Action: Translating Training of Behavioral Health Providers into Evidence-Based Practices" is led by Dr. Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth from the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University, with CDP site-PI Jeffrey Cook. The study utilizes...
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18h ago
From sciencedaily.com
Simultaneous alcohol, cannabis use may fuel more drinking
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A recent study found that people may perceive fewer negative effects of alcohol if they are also using cannabis at the same time.
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20h ago
From sciencedaily.com
New genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders
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A seminal study has uncovered a new genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). The discovery offers both closure and hope to potentially thousands of families worldwide who have long been searching for answers. The study reveals that mutations in a small, previously overlooked...
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20h ago
From sciencedaily.com
Pharmacists' communication skills lead to reduced drug prescriptions by doctors
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Assertiveness -- a communication style that involves frank self-expression while respecting others -- is considered a teachable skill and has been regarded as useful in improving the safety of medical care. Researchers have found that assertiveness among pharmacy pharmacists is associated with...
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20h ago
From healthcareinfosecurity.com
Ransomware Attack Disrupts Global Dialysis Provider DiVita
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Denver-based DaVita Inc., which runs more than 3,100 dialysis and other kidney care facilities in the U.S. and in 13 other countries, reported to the U.S.
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20h ago
From sciencedaily.com
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A study has shown how aspects of brain function change with age, revealing that excitatory processes in the brain decrease, while inhibitory processes increase as children get older. The findings are an important step in understanding conditions like autism.
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20h ago
From digitalhealth.net
NHS App ‘ping and book’ breast screening pilot launches
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NHS England has launched a ‘ping and book’ pilot project using the NHS App to invite participants to their breast screening appointments.
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20h ago
From sciencedaily.com
Intuition guides farmers towards better decision-making, but remains a taboo
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In Finland, farmers who have transitioned to regenerative agriculture perceive intuition as something that leads to better decision-making, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. However, intuition also remains a taboo; a topic that is avoided and rarely discussed.
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20h ago
From sciencedaily.com
'Eolving' opioid epidemic across U.S.
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The heart of the opioid epidemic that killed 665,341 people in the United States between 2005 and 2020 shifted geographically from the Northwest to the East, according to a new geographical analysis.
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20h ago
From sciencedaily.com
Hidden potential in multiple disabilities
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Using eye-tracking -- a technique for recording and analyzing eye movements -- a team has shown that individuals with multiple disabilities can improve their social and emotional skills. Although these patients are often considered 'untestable', nine young people have undergone personalized...
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20h ago
From digitalhealth.net
CNIOs Grafton and Balsdon confirmed for Summer Schools 2025
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Chief nursing information officers Hayley Grafton and Helen Balsdon are the first speakers to be announced for Summer Schools 2025.
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22h ago
From sciencedaily.com
AI tool to better assess Parkinson's disease, other movement disorders
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A groundbreaking open-source computer program uses artificial intelligence to analyze videos of patients with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. The tool, called VisionMD, helps doctors more accurately monitor subtle motor changes, improving patient care and advancing clinical research.
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on Tue, 1AM
From sciencedaily.com
Scientists find new biomarker that predicts cancer aggressiveness
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Using a new technology and computational method, researchers have uncovered a biomarker capable of accurately predicting outcomes in meningioma brain tumors and breast cancers.
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on Feb 17
From sciencedaily.com
Gene therapy for rare epilepsy shows promise in mice
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Recent research takes aim at the a variant in gene SCN1B, which causes a severe form of developmental epileptic encephalopathy.
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on Feb 17
From sciencedaily.com
Adults can learn absolute pitch: new research challenges long-held musical belief
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It's been a long-held belief that absolute pitch -- the ability to identify musical notes without reference -- is a rare gift reserved for a select few with special genetic gifts or those who began musical training in early childhood. However, research challenges this, demonstrating that adults...
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on Feb 17
From digitalhealth.net
DigitalHealth.London reveals latest Accelerator programme cohort
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DigitalHealth.London has announced the latest 17 digital health companies selected for its accelerator programme.
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on Sep 6
From sciencedaily.com
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A study mapped genes linked to schizophrenia and uncovered a mechanism that disrupts synaptic plasticity in affected individuals. The researchers showed the role of three proteins in mediating the impairments of plasticity in schizophrenia. The findings may hold promise for the development of...
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on Sep 6
From sciencedaily.com
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Researchers published a study detailing their work implementing the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction in 15 schools. They found the schools that received training and coaching for educators on the model had higher outcomes for students with disabilities and their peers without when...
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on Sep 6
From sciencedaily.com
Sports concussions in non-athletes not linked to long-term cognitive effects
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Sports-related concussions (SRC) may not be associated with long-term cognitive risks for non-professional athletes, a new study suggests. In fact, study participants who had experienced an SRC had better cognitive performance in some areas than those who had never suffered a concussion,...
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on Sep 6
From healthcareinfosecurity.com
RansomHub Claims Theft of Montana Planned Parenthood Data
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Planned Parenthood of Montana, which provides patients with reproductive healthcare services including birth control and abortion, is responding to a hack and a
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on Sep 6
From sciencedaily.com
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Researcher have uncovered a new cell type in the human brain that fires electrical impulses. The cells are hybrids, part neuron and part glia, and are present in both glioma, a type of brain tumor, and in normal brain. The newly discovered hybrid cells support the groundbreaking idea that...
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on Sep 5
From sciencedaily.com
Regular mobile phone use may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, study suggests
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A new study has found that regular mobile phone use was positively associated with incident cardiovascular diseases risk. In addition, this association was partly attributed to poor sleep, psychological distress, and neuroticism.
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on Sep 5
From sciencedaily.com
Heavy metal cadmium may be tied to memory issues for some
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The heavy metal cadmium, which is found in the air, water, food and soil, is known to cause health problems. A new study has examined if thinking and memory skills were associated with cadmium exposure. They found no association when they looked at the group as a whole. However, when looking at...
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on Sep 5
From psypost.org
People who pledge 10% of their income to charity are more morally expansive and open-minded
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According to a new study, people who have taken the Giving What We Can (GWWC) pledge to donate at least 10% of their income to charity display distinct cognitive and personality traits.
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on Sep 5
From sciencedaily.com
For many animals sleep is a social activity, but it's usually studied as an individual process
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Group sleeping can impact when animals sleep, how long they sleep for, and how deeply they sleep. For example, groups of meerkats time their sleep according to 'sleep traditions'; olive baboons sleep less when their group size increases; bumblebees suppress sleep in the presence of offspring;...
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on Sep 5
From psypost.org
AuDHD: What you need to know about the overlap of autism and ADHD
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AuDHD, the co-occurrence of autism and ADHD, brings unique challenges and traits. Once thought incompatible, these conditions overlap more than you might expect.
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on Sep 5
From jdsupra.com
Fifty Years of ERISA | JD Supra
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On Labor Day fifty years ago, September 2, 1974, President Ford signed the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) into law. It is a...
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on Sep 5
From jdsupra.com
In This Month’s E-News: September 2024 | JD Supra
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Report on Research Compliance 21, no. 9 (September, 2024) - Based on their review of public data on ClinicalTrials.gov, a bipartisan...
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on Sep 5