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The National Psychologist is an online news and information source designed for practicing psychologists and mental health workers wanting to keep up with their profession. Topics include legal and legislative issues, ethics, risk management, cyberspace for psychologists, book reviews, and more....
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on Oct 27, 2023
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Brain-based visual impairment in children
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Experts have identified five elements of a brain-based condition that has emerged as a leading cause of vision impairment starting in childhood in the United States and other industrialized nations. Known as cerebral (or cortical) visual impairment (CVI), some estimates suggest that at least 3%...
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19h ago
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Researchers use artificial intelligence to diagnose depression
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Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses. As many as 280 million people worldwide are affected by this disease, which is why researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that helps to identify depression based on both speech and brain neural activity. This...
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2h ago
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Resembling a seahorse, as its name implies from the Greek words 'hippos' (horse) and 'kampus' (sea monster), the hippocampus is a brain region crucial for memory formation. But until recently, scientists have not been able to link memory formation to distinct molecular signals. Now, a team of...
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2h ago
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Cannabis disrupts brain activity in young adults prone to psychosis
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Young adults at risk of psychosis show reduced brain connectivity, a deficit that cannabis use appears to worsen, a new study has found. The breakthrough paves the way for psychosis treatments targeting symptoms that current medications miss.
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2h ago
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Finger prick on track to become Alzheimer's test
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A quick finger prick and a few drops of blood on a card that can be sent in regular mail. This approach could soon make Alzheimer's testing much more accessible worldwide.
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17h ago
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Cardiovascular drugs may reduce dementia risk
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Common cardiovascular drugs are linked to a lower risk of dementia in older age, according to a new study.
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20h ago
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R sounds are rough, and L sounds are smooth, according to cross-cultural study
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People around the world associate a trilled R sound with a rough texture and a jagged shape, and an L sound with smooth texture and a flat shape, according to the findings of a new study. Researchers believe this association may be more universal than the famous bouba/kiki effect.
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12h ago
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Trial shows alcohol-mimicking medication can give laryngeal dystonia patients back their voice
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Researchers have led a clinical trial of a drug that mimics the effects of alcohol in more than 100 patients with laryngeal dystonia, a neurological condition that causes involuntary muscle spasms in the larynx and can have debilitating impacts on a person's voice. The trial was inspired by...
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2h ago
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New study shows promising results for COPD treatment
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A new study shows that a form of vitamin B3 can reduce lung inflammation in COPD patients. The researchers hope it will pave the way for new treatment options.
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2h ago
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Synchronized movement between robots and humans builds trust, study finds
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Trust between humans and robots is improved when the movement between both is harmonized, researchers have discovered.
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2h ago
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Mapping of atherosclerotic plaque cells may predict future risk of stroke or heart attack
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Researchers show that genetic traits influence the cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques, which over time will affect the risk of such lesions to cause a stroke or heart attack. The new knowledge can be used to improve the risk assessment and treatment of patients with atherosclerosis...
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2h ago
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How to Recognize A.I. and Video Misinformation Online
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These five family conversation starters can get the discussion flowing about video content that kids encounter online.
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