Psychology & Psychiatry
Not spooked by Halloween ghost stories? You may have aphantasia
Halloween movies often feature kids sitting around a campfire sharing gory, spooky stories, trying to get someone to scream in fear.
Oct 29, 2021
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Diabetes
Monitoring glucose levels, no needles required
Noninvasive glucose monitoring devices are not currently commercially available in the United States, so people with diabetes must collect blood samples or use sensors embedded under the skin to measure their blood sugar ...
Oct 14, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Differences in brain structure between siblings make some more susceptible to developing severe antisocial behaviour
Structural differences in the area of the brain responsible for decision making could explain why two siblings living in the same family might differ in their risk of developing the condition conduct disorder.
Oct 5, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pandemic adolescent mental health study reveals turnaround finding
Young people with poor mental health took a turn for the better during the pandemic but those with good mental health saw a considerable decline, new research reveals.
Jun 17, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Abuse in childhood and adolescence linked to higher likelihood of conduct problems
Children who are exposed to abuse before they are eleven years old, and those exposed to abuse both in childhood and adolescence may be more likely to develop conduct problems (such as bullying or stealing) than those exposed ...
Mar 15, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Reviewing past neuroscience research that explores the neural mechanisms of aggression
Aggression is a common behavior both among humans and other animals, which is known to be particularly important for defense, protection and survival. While psychologists and neuroscientists have been investigating aggression ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Prescriptions of antipsychotic medications in young children is declining
The use of antipsychotics in young children is declining but doctors continue to prescribe these medications off-label for conditions not approved by the Food and Drug Administration and without the recommended psychiatric ...
Nov 9, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mask or no mask? This simple ethical approach can help with your pandemic etiquette
Feeling torn about wearing a mask? Me too. I don't want to look like I'm virtue signaling or get funny looks. But I also want to be responsible about public health. I've ended up conflicted, wearing a mask one day but not ...
Aug 18, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Could a urine test help assess aspects of cystic fibrosis?
New research provides insights on the effects of cystic fibrosis in the kidneys. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of JASN, point to the potential for a urine test related to the disease.
Jul 23, 2020
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Biomedical technology
An artificial skin made with graphene could revolutionize robotic surgery
Computer and Robot Assisted Surgery is an area receiving broad attention worldwide because of its strong potential to advance new levels of healthcare. In Europe, the robotics and cognitive science communities have been independently ...
Jun 15, 2020
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