New Molecules Reverse Memory Loss Linked to Depression and Aging
Researchers have developed new therapeutic molecules that appear to assist in reversing memory loss associated with depression and aging.... Read More...
CAMH
Brains of People With Schizophrenia Related Disorders Aren’t All the Same
A new study reports sub-groups of people use their brains differently when imitating emotional faces. For those with schizophrenia, researchers found no categorically different social brain functions than those without the condition, but do fall into different sub-groups that respond to different types of treatments. ... Read More...
Inhaled Version of Blood Pressure Drug May Help Reduce Anxiety
Amiloride, a common blood pressure medication, shows potential in treating anxiety disorder and pain when administered in nebulized form, researchers report.... Read More...
Stress Affects People with Schizophrenia Differently
A new study reveals people with schizophrenia have a disrupted stress response. Researchers report those with schizophrenia have an increase in dopamine release in the striatum, but not in the prefrontal cortex, in response to stress.... Read More...
Study Shows Details of Brain Networks in Autism
Study confirms the spatial layout of brain networks is more pronounced in those with autism. Additionally, most of the variations in network location was identified in attention networks. ... Read More...
Brain Stimulation Reduces Suicidal Thinking in People with Hard to Treat Depression
According to researchers, 40% of people with treatment resistant depression who received rTMS no longer had suicidal thoughts following treatment. ... Read More...
Three Minute Version of Brain Stimulation Therapy Effective for Hard to Treat Depression
Researchers report intermittent theta burst stimulation can help to alleviate the symptoms of major depressive disorder. 49% of patients who received the treatment reported a significant decrease in symptoms, with 32% reporting remission of depression.... Read More...
Over Years, Depression Changes the Brain
A new study reports those who suffer from persistent depression lasting more than ten years have higher levels of neuroinflammation.... Read More...
Alcohol Use Biggest Risk Factor for Dementia
According to researchers, alcohol use disorder poses an increased risk for the early development of dementia.... Read More...
Being Unaware of Memory Loss Predicts Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's risk is increased for those with anosognosia, a condition in which sufferers are unaware they are experiencing memory loss.... Read More...
26 Novel Genes Linked to Intellectual Disability
Researchers have identified 26 new genes that are linked to intellectual disabilities.... Read More...