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New research confirms efficacy of transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression

In one of the first studies to look at transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in real-world clinical practice settings, researchers at Butler Hospital, along with colleagues across the U.S., confirmed that ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 26, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers study cry acoustics to determine risk for autism

Autism is a poorly understood family of related conditions. People with autism generally lack normal social interaction skills and engage in a variety of unusual and often characteristic behaviors, such as repetitive movements. ...

Autism spectrum disorders created Nov 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Chemoresponse assay helps boost ovarian cancer survival

This spring, a team of researchers has released results from an eight-year study that shows improved survival rates for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer who undergo cancer tumor testing to determine the best treatment.

Cancer created Apr 25, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study finds faults in proposed mental disorder diagnosis

A much anticipated addition to the revised Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fifth edition (DSM-5) is questionable according to research findings. The newly revised DSM-5, the first alterations since it ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Oct 03, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0