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Prescription video game focuses attention in ADHD
“This not just another video game,” said Dr. Scott H. Kollins of Duke Health, Durham, N.C.
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Concussion increases risk of mental health issues in children
“Studies have shown that even a single psychoeducational session early after a concussion can minimize prolonged recoveries.”
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Mindfulness intervention curbs opioid misuse, chronic pain
“There are really only upsides to the group visit model and I think we’ll be seeing quite a bit more of it in the future,” said Dr. Nancy Sudak....
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Sublingual dexmedetomidine may rapidly calm bipolar agitation
Agitation is a common and tough-to-manage symptom associated with multiple neuropsychiatric conditions.
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COVID-19 vaccines do not trigger sudden hearing loss: Study
“There was not an increase in cases of sudden [sensorineural] hearing loss associated with COVID-19 vaccination compared to previously published...
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Triaging neurocognitive screening after SARS-CoV-2 infection
Cognitive complaints commonly occur in patients convalescing from COVID-19, although their cause is frequently unclear.
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First recording of dying brain shows memory, meditation patterns
Study findings suggest that, as we die, our lives really do flash before our eyes.
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PTSD symptoms common in families of COVID-19 patients
Fear may be at the heart of the “psycho-trauma” experienced by family members of COVID-19 patients, said Dr. Elie Azoulay.
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Healthy gut tied to better cognition
Communication pathways between gut bacteria and neurologic function (referred to as the “gut-brain axis”) have emerged as a novel area of research...
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Alarming rates of self-harm in adults with autism expose a broken system
“Our mental health care system in general is not great for people on the spectrum, but it’s even worse for adults,” said Dr. Brenna Maddox.
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Early in career, female academic docs earn less than males: study
The earning potential of women in most specialties is 10% less than their male colleagues over the course of the first 10 years of their careers...