MENTAL HEALTH REPORT FINDS STAFFING PROBLEMS LINKED TO WARD SUICIDES
Relying on inexperienced staff to observe suicidal patients puts the patients at risk, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
EARLY DIAGNOSIS OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALZHEIMER’S THROUGH SIMPLE BLOOD TEST
A molecular cascade could help doctors provide early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s through a simple blood test, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
RAT STUDY FINDS LEAD HAS DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON CELLS IN BRAIN AREAS IMPLICATED IN SCHIZOPHRENIA
Detrimental effects on areas of the brain associated with schizophrenia and stronger reaction to cocaine seen in rats exposed to lead, according to a new study.… READ MORE…
RESEARCHERS ARE DEVELOPING A SPEEDY TEST FOR ASD
Researchers report they are developing a new neuroimaging test which may be able to identify children with ASD in as little as two minutes. … READ MORE…
TEST DETECTS EARLY BRAIN DAMAGE IN FOOTBALL PLAYERS
Researchers use an enhanced MRI approach to identify significant changes to the blood-brain barrier in professional football players following a concussion. … READ MORE…
MULTIPLE FACTORS, NOT JUST MENTAL ILLNESS, TIED TO GUN POSSESSION BY YOUTHS
Over 40 different behavioral factors are strongly associated with gun possession among youth.… READ MORE…
REMINISCING CAN HELP BOOST MENTAL PERFORMANCE
Researchers report performance of complex mental tasks can be boosted by ‘off task’ mental activities, such as reminiscing.… READ MORE…
STUDY SUGGESTS MENTAL REST AND REFLECTION BOOST LEARNING
A new study reports mental rest and reflection boost memory and learning.… READ MORE…
BLOOD TEST MAY HELP DETERMINE WHO IS AT RISK FOR PSYCHOSIS
A simple blood test could help identify those at risk of developing psychosis, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
BRAINWAVE TEST COULD IMPROVE AUTISM DIAGNOSIS AND CLASSIFICATION
Researchers suggest measuring how fast the brain responds to sounds and sights may help with earlier diagnosis of ASD.… READ MORE…
STUDY SHOWS ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES MAY CAUSE AUTISM IN SOME CASES
New research could help explain how some cases of ASD can result from environmental influences rather than genetic mutations.… READ MORE…
EXPERIMENTAL CANCER DRUG REVERSES SCHIZOPHRENIA IN ADOLESCENT MICE
Researchers discover an experimental anti cancer compound appears to reverse behaviors associated with schizophrenia in mouse models.… READ MORE…
