20 MINUTE TEST DETERMINES ATTENTION AND MEMORY CAPACITY IN SCHIZOPHRENIA PATIENTS
Researchers at UAB have developed an assessment test, that can be completed within 20 minutes, to assess the cognitive capabilities of those with Schizophrenia.… READ MORE…
LONGTIME ANTIDEPRESSANT COULD SLOW PARKINSON’S PROGRESSION
According to researchers, an antidepressant that has been available for more than 50 years could help slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. The drug, nortiptyline, has been shown to stop the growth of alpha synuclein.… READ MORE…
BRAIN STIMULATION MAY IMPROVE COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE IN THOSE WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA
Researchers at King’s College London report transcranial direct current stimulation can help to improve cognitive function in those with Schizophrenia. The researchers found the improvement in cognitive performance was seen 24 hours after the initial stimulation was applied. They suggest the changes make not be instantaneous, and may take some time to occur.… READ MORE…
KETAMNINE SHOWS PROMISE IN TREATMENT OF GERIATRIC DEPRESSION
A new study reports ketamine may be a safe and effective method of treating depression in older people. The University of New South Wales study reveals ketamine was well tolerated by those with depression, and repeated treatments led to a higher likelihood of remission.… READ MORE…
DIET NOT CONNECTED TO GI PROBLEMS IN AUTISTIC CHILDREN
A study recently presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research suggests gastrointestinal problems commonly seen in children with ASD may be a result of stress, and not diet, as previously assumed. … READ MORE…
USING MAGNETIC STIMULATION TO ‘REWIRE’ THE BRAINS OF DEPRESSED PEOPLE
Researchers report TMS therapy appears to be effective in treating some whose depression can not be improved by conventional medications.… READ MORE…
PLACEBO EFFECT DESPITE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
A new study provides contrary evidence to popular belief and states people with congenital intellectual disabilities are sensitive to placebo-like effects. … READ MORE…
EVERYDAY CHEMICALS MAY AFFECT BRAIN DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING FETAL IQ
Researchers look at the potentially negative role exposure to some common chemicals can have on brain development and IQ. … READ MORE…
LITHIUM MAY PREVENT NEURON DAMAGE IN TBI PATIENTS
According to researchers, lithium, a drug commonly used to treat bipolar disorder, and rapamycin can help to protect neurons from further damage in those with TBI. … READ MORE…
LINK BETWEEN GUT MICROBES AND BRAIN STRUCTURE IN IBS DISCOVERED
A new study reveals an association between gut microbiota and brain regions responsible for processing sensory information in those with IBS.… READ MORE…
CANNABIS REVERSES AGING PROCESSES IN THE BRAIN
Researchers report low doses of THC can help restore memory and reverse some of the effects of brain aging in mice. The findings could open new avenues for treating dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.… READ MORE…
WIRELESS DEVICE CAN SEE THROUGH WALLS TO DETECT WALKING SPEED
A new wireless device is able to detect walking speeds and could help monitor and diagnose health issues.… READ MORE…