News tagged with psychiatric issues


Embryonic stem cell transplant restores memory, learning in mice

For the first time, human embryonic stem cells have been transformed into nerve cells that helped mice regain the ability to learn and remember. A study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is the first ...

Medical research created Apr 21, 2013 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (7) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Study points to potential for improvement in the care, quality of life of epilepsy patients

(Medical Xpress)—Routine screening for psychiatric, cognitive and social problems could enhance the quality of care and quality of life for children and adults with epilepsy, according to a study by UC Irvine neurologist ...

Neuroscience created Sep 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Medical debate: Should autism block a man from getting a heart transplant?

Twenty-three-year-old Paul Corby has a bad heart and a flawed mind.

Other created Aug 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Outcomes for children after brain injury difficult to predict and highly variable

Outcomes for children with brain injury acquired during childhood are difficult to predict and vary significantly, states an analysis of evidence on the topic published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Pediatrics created Jun 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study suggests feelings of guilt may be a top factor in PTSD

A leading cause of post-traumatic stress disorder is guilt that troops experience because of moral dilemmas faced in combat, according to preliminary findings of a study of active-duty Marines.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Plastic surgeons should be aware of patients with 'excessive concern' about appearance

Moderate to severe symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) - excessive concern about appearance that interferes with daily life - are found in 33 percent of patients seeking plastic surgery to improve the appearance of ...

Other created Jul 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast