ADHD is highly treatable—a primary care nurse practitioner with ADHD explains the science
"My brain has way too many tabs open."
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Norepinephrine
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Study finds ultraviolet radiation may affect subcutaneous fat regulation, could lead to new obesity treatments
Obesity and metabolic disorders are increasingly significant global public health issues. In a novel study, a team of dermatologists has evaluated the effect of ultraviolet (UV) exposure on appetite and weight regulation. ...
May 22, 2024
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Study shows that astrocytes integrate information about past events in their soma
Neurons are known to communicate and integrate information they receive from their dendrites, branch-like structures extending from their body. In contrast, the activity in astrocytes, a class of star-shaped glial cells found ...
Why sleep soothes distress: Neurobiology explained
A study published in Nature Reviews Neuroscience by an international team including the Woolcock's Dr. Rick Wassing examined research into sleep disorders over more than two decades to prove a good night's sleep is the perfect ...
May 7, 2024
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How the brain structure that produces norepinephrine also helps control visual attention
The locus coeruleus (LC) is a small region of the brainstem that produces norepinephrine, a chemical with powerful effects on arousal and wakefulness which plays an important role in the body's response to stress or panic. ...
May 2, 2024
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Responsiveness to ADHD treatment may be determined by neuroanatomy
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found that the effectiveness of ADHD medication may be associated with an individual's neuroanatomy.
Apr 18, 2024
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Fibroblasts in the penis are more important for erectile function than previously thought
Regular erections could be important for maintaining erectile function, according to a new study on mice published in Science by researchers at Karolinska Institutet. "We discovered that an increased frequency of erections ...
Feb 8, 2024
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Study provides insights into depression via ophthalmology
Scientists from the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry measured the pupillary reaction of participants while they were solving a task. In healthy participants, the pupils dilated during the task in anticipation of a reward, ...
Jan 12, 2024
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Pulling the plug on brain injury: Manipulating fluid flows could save lives, improve recovery post-TBI
Cerebral edema, the dangerous brain swelling that occurs after traumatic brain injury (TBI), can increase risk of death 10-fold and significantly worsen prospects for recovery in brain function. In extreme cases, surgeons ...
Nov 15, 2023
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Study shows landiolol does not reduce organ failure in septic shock patients with tachycardia
An infusion of landiolol does not reduce organ failure among patients with septic shock with tachycardia, according to a study published online Oct. 25 in the Journal of the American Medical Association to coincide with the ...
Nov 2, 2023
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