Neuroscience
Scientists can see the bias in your brain
The strength of alpha brain waves reveals if you are about to make a biased decision, according to research recently published in JNeurosci.
Mar 16, 2020
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Caution advised when considering patient and colleague feedback on doctors
Official assessments of a doctor's professionalism should be considered carefully before being accepted due to the tendency for some doctors to receive lower scores than others, and the tendency of some groups of patient ...
Oct 28, 2011
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Neuroscience
Researchers find mice lacking gene for PTPRD self-administer less cocaine
A team with members affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. has found that disabling the gene responsible for the production of the protein tyrosine phosphatase D (PTPRD) caused test mice to self-administer less ...
Health
Study uncovers no compelling evidence that air purifiers prevent respiratory infections
The COVID pandemic led to many calls for improved indoor air quality with claims that doing so would reduce the risk of the virus spreading. However, the real-world evidence to support these claims has been lacking, and studies ...
Nov 23, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
First impressions count and have an impact on the decisions we make later on
Picture yourself standing at the edge of a road, trying to decide if it's safe to cross. It's night time and rain is falling, making it difficult to see what's up ahead. After looking both ways, you step onto the road.
Jan 20, 2022
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Health informatics
Researchers call for bias-free artificial intelligence
Clinicians and surgeons are increasingly using medical devices based on artificial intelligence. These AI devices, which rely on data-driven algorithms to inform health care decisions, presently aid in diagnosing cancers, ...
May 17, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Children, as well as adults, are more lenient towards 'lies of omission'
Research by Professor Hayashi Hajimu et al. of Kobe University's Graduate School of Human Development and Environment has revealed that not only adults but also children, have a strong tendency to morally judge lies of omission ...
Dec 22, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Seven minutes of meditation can reduce racial prejudice, study finds
A popular meditation technique that's intended to create feelings of kindness can also reduce prejudice, according to new University of Sussex research.
Nov 19, 2015
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Health
Weight bias among health care students could impact future care
New Curtin University-led research has found Australian health care students often hold negative attitudes and beliefs towards people living with obesity, which could lead to poor clinical care outcomes.
Mar 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study could lead to 'cognitive therapy in your pocket'
Based on a study by McLean Hospital researchers, individuals with anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions may soon be able to use a smartphone app to deliver on-demand cognitive bias modification for interpretation ...
May 30, 2019
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