Ostracized children use imitation to fit in, study finds
The threat of ostracism influences children to imitate group behaviors as a means of re-affiliating, according to psychologists at The University of Texas at Austin.
Dec 15, 2015
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Diseases that cause skin problems also can trigger serious neurological conditions
Diseases such as lupus that cause rashes and other skin problems also can trigger migraine headaches, strokes and other serious neurological conditions, according to an article by Loyola University Medical Center physicians.
Dec 15, 2015
How recurrent strep A infections affect the brain
Researchers have discovered how immune cells triggered by recurrent Strep A infections enter the brain, causing inflammation that may lead to autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders in children. The study, performed in mice, ...
Dec 15, 2015
Preoperative use of blood-thinning drugs is safe for cancer patients
Among patients undergoing major cancer operations, the preoperative use of blood-thinning drugs such as heparin does not increase rates of major bleeding or transfusions, and is associated with a decreased risk of blood clots, ...
Dec 15, 2015
