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Friday, June 14, 2013
Study: Dogs, Humans Affected with Compulsive Disorders Have Similar Brain Abnormalities
Findings from a study publihsed in Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology have indicated that brain abnormalities of dogs suffering from canine compulsive disorder (CCD) are similar to those found in human with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Both …
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Friday, June 14, 2013
Your Brain on Zen? Meditation Said to Incite Anxiety-Reducing Changes in the Brain
Scientists have identified the brain functions involved in meditation's power to reduce anxiety. The study, published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, found that meditation-induced anxiety relief activate the anterior cingulate cortex …
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Thursday, June 13, 2013
Study: Biomarkers Hint at Increased Likelihood for Silent Strokes
Researchers at the Methodist Hospital in Houston have found two biomarkers that indicate risk for "silent" strokes. These biomarkers, high blood levels of troponin T and NT-proBNP, have been widely investigated as predictors of heart and vascular disease …
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
PET Imaging Technique Improves Patient Care in Pediatric Brain Cancer
Brain cancer imaging typically is done with a conventional MRI, but a new study has found that another imaging technique can provide details about a tumor's metabolism and the extent of cancer in children with glioma. Positron Emission Tomography ( …
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
‘Heading’ in Soccer Linked to Possible Brain Injury
As reported by a study published in the journal Radiology, soccer players who hit soccer balls with their heads are found to have brain abnormalities similar to those who have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBI). They also demonstrate poor performance …
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Study: Skills Decline If Errors Go Unrecognized
A study from Johns Hopkins has revealed that when individuals are unable to recognize their own errors as they complete a simple, routine task, it's likely that their skill will decline over time. The study, published in the Journal of Neuroscience …
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Minimally Invasive Epilepsy Surgery Significantly Reduces Recovery Time for Patients
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have found a new minimally invasive laser technique for treating epilepsy. This method offers patients quicker time for recuperation than the traditional temporal lobectomy in which doctors isolate the area in the brain …
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Monday, June 10, 2013
Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes Could Mean Bad Business for Your Brain
According to a new study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, those suffering from type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) face an increased risk of cognitive decline. The study, published in Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications, revealed …
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Monday, June 10, 2013
Study: MRI May Prove an Effective Means to Diagnose Mental Disorders
In a landmark study, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center have found that a MRI might be a feasible way to diagnose mental illnesses like bipolar disorder. The findings, published in Psychological Medicine, revealed …
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Friday, June 7, 2013
Healthcare Quality Group Issues Recommendations for Improving Patient Safety
The majority of U.S. hospitals may not be much safer today than they were 10 years ago, says an editorial published in the Journal for Healthcare Quality. Last year, the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) launched a call to action to …
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