Credit: CC0 Public Domain An innovative study, published in Nature Communications, reveals the mechanism behind two seemingly contradictory effects of fear memories: the inability to forget yet the difficulty to recall. Led by researchers from Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Inc., ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories, and the University of Tokyo, the study shows how fear experiences are...
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Meta-analysis reveals minimal cognitive gains from antipsychotic drugs
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A systematic review and network meta-analysis of 68 studies has found no clear evidence that any specific antipsychotic significantly improves cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders compared to placebo. Cognitive deficits are a core component of schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs), affecting memory, attention, and overall cognitive function, contributing significantly...
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Polycystic ovary syndrome linked to disordered eating behavior
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Emotional eating and uncontrolled eating are more common in middle-aged women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In particular, psychological distress increased the long-term risk of disordered eating behavior. This finding is highlighted in a study by the University of Oulu and ODL Sports Clinic. The paper is published in the journal Fertility and...
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People displaced by hurricanes face anxiety and a long road to recovery, surveys show
Credit: CC0 Public Domain The trauma of natural disasters doesn’t end when the storm or wildfire is gone, or even when communities are being put back together and homes have been rebuilt. For many people, being displaced by a disaster has long-term consequences that often aren’t obvious or considered in disaster aid decisions. We study public...
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Researchers find co-occurrence of depression and concussions amplify symptoms of both conditions
Graphical abstract. Credit: Brain Research (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2024.149200 Depression and sports-related concussion are neurological conditions that have many overlapping symptoms and uncertain recovery timelines. A study led by researchers at the Penn State Department of Kinesiology demonstrated that the co-occurrence of depression and concussion was associated with significantly worse symptoms for both conditions. Additionally, the researchers found that electrical signals in...
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Survey finds 25% of adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD
Trending social media videos have raised awareness of adult ADHD, but experts warn against self-diagnosis and incorrect treatment Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center video: Survey finds 25% of adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, but only 13% have talked to their doctor about it Credit: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center COLUMBUS, Ohio...
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Brain cell connectivity research provides a potential target for anxiety disorders
Synopsis. Credit: The EMBO Journal (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44318-024-00252-9 Scientists at Université de Montréal and its affiliated Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) have uncovered unique roles for a protein complex in the structural organization and function of brain cell connectivity, as well as in specific cognitive behaviors. The work by a team led by Hideto Takahashi, director of...
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How does schizophrenia affect smell?
Scientists believe schizophrenia may affect a person’s sense of smell or cause them to smell things that are not there, but not all studies into schizophrenia and smell support this. Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. The condition may also affect a person’s sense of smell...
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All you need to know about agitated depression
Depression tends to involve feelings of hopelessness, sadness, or helplessness. However, some people also experience agitation, including symptoms of anxiety and restlessness. Agitated depression is not a medical term, but some people use it to describe the combination of anxiety and depression. Agitation can occur with major depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. In this article,...
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Ketamine pioneer Dr. Carlos A. Zarate Jr. reshapes depression treatment landscape
Genomic Press Interview reveals personal journey and scientific breakthroughs of NIH Distinguished Investigator Reports and Proceedings Genomic Press image: Carlos A. Zarate Jr, MD, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health, USA. Credit: Carlos A. Zarate Jr, MD, Bethesda, Maryland – 10 October 2024. In a revealing Genomic Press Interview published on 10...