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UT Southwestern study reveals structural information for major brain receptor

UT Southwestern researchers today published the first atomic structure of a brain receptor bound to a drug used to reverse anesthesia and to treat sedative overdoses.

28 Jun 2018

Starting physical therapy earlier may benefit adolescents with concussion

For adolescents with symptoms following a concussion, starting physical therapy (PT) earlier - within less than three weeks after the injury - provides outcomes similar to those of later PT, suggests a study in the July issue of The Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy.

27 Jun 2018

Study details role of dopamine in unlearning fear

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science have discovered a circuit in the brain that is necessary for unlearning fear. Published in Nature Communications, the study details the role of dopamine in ensuring that rats stop being afraid when there isn't anything to be afraid of anymore.

27 Jun 2018

Cardiac specialists review benefits of 'prehabilitation' before heart surgery for older, frail patients

High risk, frail heart patients might derive benefits from "prehabilitation," a strategy designed to enhance the recovery process after heart surgery by maintaining or improving the patient's overall physical and mental status before surgery, according to a group of eminent cardiac specialists writing in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology.

27 Jun 2018

Injured athletes can benefit from using mindfulness

A new study of injured athletes carried out by the University of Kent found they can benefit from using mindfulness as part of the sport rehabilitation process to improve their pain tolerance and awareness.

27 Jun 2018

Antidepressant use in people with COPD linked to increased risk of death and hospitalization

Antidepressant use in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is associated with a 20 percent increase in likelihood of death and a 15 percent increase in likelihood of hospitalization due to related symptoms, finds a new study led by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital.

26 Jun 2018

Researchers review ethical issues in authentication of patients in medicine using online system

Osaka University-led researchers review ethical issues regarding authentication of participants and patients in medical research/treatment using information and communication technology, proposing two-factor authentication

25 Jun 2018

Study: Men tolerate stress urinary incontinence for years before seeking medical help

Men often tolerate stress urinary incontinence for more than two years before seeking medical help - and one-third put up with it for more than five years, making it important for doctors to check for this problem, a new study from UT Southwestern researchers advises.

25 Jun 2018

Doling out pain pills post-surgery: An ingrown toenail not the same as a bypass

What's the right painkiller prescription to send home with a patient after gallbladder surgery or a cesarean section?

22 Jun 2018

Osteopathic manual therapy affecting the diaphragm improves chronic low back pain

Researchers have verified the effectiveness of a treatment with osteopathic manual therapy including specific techniques on the diaphragm.

22 Jun 2018

Anxious individuals exert more cognitive control while taking risky decision, shows study

New research shows that highly anxious individuals exert more cognitive control when they make a risky decision compared with less anxious individuals.

22 Jun 2018

Massive analysis of genomes reveals insights into genetic overlap among psychiatric diseases

A massive undertaking by the Brainstorm Consortium to analyze the genomes of nearly 900,000 people has revealed important insights into the genetic overlap among some psychiatric diseases, as well as among personality traits.

21 Jun 2018

Christiana Care Health System opens first Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in Delaware

To increase access to advanced neurological care, Christiana Care Health System has opened the first Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in the First State.

21 Jun 2018

Blended course format may improve academic achievement in students at risk for failing

Before online learning existed, the traditional lecture format was the only option for college courses. Students who skipped class risked missing out on valuable information presented in-person.

20 Jun 2018

WHO's classification of game addiction as mental health disorder may help people to seek treatment

The World Health Organization's classification of video game addiction as a mental health disorder is a significant step toward getting people the help they need, said Douglas Gentile, an Iowa State University professor of psychology and expert on video games and addiction.

20 Jun 2018

Separating migrant children from parents at US border tantamount to child abuse

Pediatricians and experts on child trauma are expressing deep concerns regarding the effects of separating migrant children from their parents at the United States borders and what this could bring about in the child as they grow.

20 Jun 2018

Simple cognitive task after brain injury improves memory function, study finds

Concern is growing about the danger of sports-related concussions and their long-term impact on athletes. But physicians and healthcare providers acknowledge that the science is evolving, leaving questions about rehabilitation and treatment options.

19 Jun 2018

Hypnosis may help reduce fear, anxiety in children undergoing treatment for cancer

Hypnosis could help to reduce the fear of medical procedures in children and young people with cancer.

19 Jun 2018

Persistent psychological stress contributes to development and progression of vision loss

Persistent psychological stress, which is widely recognized as a consequence of vision loss, is also a major contributor to its development and progression, according to a study now published in the EPMA Journal, the official journal of the European Association for Predictive, Preventive, and Personalized Medicine.

19 Jun 2018

Study: Rheumatoid Arthritis patients with depression have increased risk of disease flare

Research from the Department of Inflammation Biology, School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences has shown there is an increased risk of disease flare in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients who suffer from depression.

19 Jun 2018

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

UT Southwestern study reveals structural information for major brain receptor

Starting physical therapy earlier may benefit adolescents with concussion

Study details role of dopamine in unlearning fear

Cardiac specialists review benefits of 'prehabilitation' before heart surgery for older, frail patients

Injured athletes can benefit from using mindfulness

Antidepressant use in people with COPD linked to increased risk of death and hospitalization

Researchers review ethical issues in authentication of patients in medicine using online system

Study: Men tolerate stress urinary incontinence for years before seeking medical help

Doling out pain pills post-surgery: An ingrown toenail not the same as a bypass

Osteopathic manual therapy affecting the diaphragm improves chronic low back pain

Anxious individuals exert more cognitive control while taking risky decision, shows study

Massive analysis of genomes reveals insights into genetic overlap among psychiatric diseases

Christiana Care Health System opens first Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in Delaware

Blended course format may improve academic achievement in students at risk for failing

WHO's classification of game addiction as mental health disorder may help people to seek treatment

Separating migrant children from parents at US border tantamount to child abuse

Simple cognitive task after brain injury improves memory function, study finds

Hypnosis may help reduce fear, anxiety in children undergoing treatment for cancer

Persistent psychological stress contributes to development and progression of vision loss

Study: Rheumatoid Arthritis patients with depression have increased risk of disease flare

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Anxiety News and Research

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AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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