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• Eye drops deliver gene therapy for brain disorders

  02-11-2015 21:38
  Eye drops have been used to deliver the gene for a growth factor called granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) in a mouse model of brain ischemia. The treatment led to a significant reduction in brain atrophy, neurological deficits, and death in the mice. The research team also devised a system to monitor the success of the gene delivery using MRI. The combination of simple delivery and non-invasive monitoring has the potential to contribute to improved studies of experimental gene therap
  
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• 'Inner GPS' study may aid diagnosis of brain diseases

  02-11-2015 21:28
  A new study sheds light on brain cells in our 'inner GPS,' which may improve understanding of memory loss and wandering behavior in people with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
  
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• Chopin, Bach used human speech ‘cues’ to express emotion in music

  02-11-2015 20:39
  Music has long been described, anecdotally, as a universal language. This may not be entirely true, but we're one step closer to understanding why humans are so deeply affected by certain melodies and modes.
  
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• Swedish diagnostic method for Alzheimer's becomes international standard

  02-11-2015 19:01
  Researchers have developed a reference method for standardized measurements that diagnose Alzheimer's disease decades before symptoms appear. The method has now formally been classified as the international reference method, which means that it will be used as the standard in Alzheimer's diagnostics worldwide.
  
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• Innate immune system modulates severity of multiple sclerosis

  02-11-2015 18:57
  Multiple sclerosis, a debilitating neurological disease, is triggered by self-reactive T cells that successfully infiltrate the brain and spinal cord where they launch an aggressive autoimmune attack against myelin, the fatty substance that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers. In their latest study, researchers report that these disease-causing autoimmune T cells are lured into the nervous system by monocytes and macrophages, a subset of immune cells better known as the immune system's cleanup
  
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• Online cognitive behavioural therapy benefits people with depression, anxiety

  02-11-2015 18:00
  
  Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) combined with clinical care has been shown to benefit people with depression, anxiety and emotional distress from illness, according to an...
  
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• The sex talk works, even if it makes you cringe

  02-11-2015 17:12 via today.com
  
  Researchers who looked at all the studies that have been done on having "that talk" with kids found that it really can influence teen behavior for the better.
  
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• Moms who need mental health care the most aren't getting it

  02-11-2015 17:10 via cnn.com
  
  Women in low-income communities are more at risk for postpartum depression or any other form of pregnancy-related mental illness during or after pregnancy.
  
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• Night Terrors: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

  02-11-2015 17:00
  
  Night terrors are experienced by millions of people globally. Although not medically significant, they can be an incredibly distressing life event.
  
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• Interrupted sleep impacts mood more than lack of sleep, study finds

  02-11-2015 16:00
  
  Experiencing frequent interruptions during sleep may be worse for mood than lack of sleep, suggests a new study, possibly because sleep disturbances affect slow-wave sleep.
  
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• Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helps People with Depression, Anxiety

  02-11-2015 15:23 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  Source: ScienceDailyInternet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) combined with clinical care has been shown to benefit people with depression, anxiety and emotional distress from illness, according to an evidence-based review.
  
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• Children's Self-Esteem Adult-Strength by Age 5, Report Concludes

  02-11-2015 15:23 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  Source: ScienceDailyBy age 5 children have a sense of self-esteem comparable in strength to that of adults, according to a new study.
  
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• U.S. Supreme Court Justices Criticize Racial Bias in Jury Selection

  02-11-2015 15:22 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  
  Source: USA Today - U.S. NewsThe U.S. Supreme Court appeared ready Monday to strike a blow against racial discrimination in jury selection. Faced with a black defendant's murder conviction and death sentence at the hands of an all-white Georgia jury, the justices heard evidence that prosecutors singled out and struck all prospective black jurors in the 1987 trial — just a year after the high court had declared such actions unconstitutional.
  
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• Illinois Looks to Salon Workers to Help Spot Domestic Violence

  02-11-2015 15:22 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  
  Source: CBS News - U.S. NewsIn Illinois, lawmakers have proposed a new approach to preventing domestic violence. They are looking to the beauty profession to help spot ugly situations at home. Some believe training salon workers could help save lives.
  
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• Chronic Fatigue Treatments Bring Long-Term Benefits

  02-11-2015 15:21 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  
  Source: Medical News TodayWhen added to specialist medical care, cognitive behavioral therapy and graded exercise therapy can bring long-term benefits to patients with chronic fatigue syndrome.
  
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• Stereotype Threat Among Young Female Surgeons

  02-11-2015 15:19 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  
  Source: Yahoo News - HealthMPs have rallied around Birmingham MP Jess Phillips after she tweeted a picture of rape threats she had received online following her objections to the call for an International Men’s Day debate in parliament.
  
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• The lying game: research is leading towards a clearer understanding of how humans behave when they bend the truth

  02-11-2015 14:00
  
  University of Huddersfield investigative psychology lecturer Dr Chris Street is making breakthroughs that are leading towards a clearer understanding of how humans tell lies and how their...
  
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• Hypersexual disorder linked to overactive stress systems

  02-11-2015 14:00
  
  New research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that hypersexual disorder - known popularly as sex addiction - can be linked to hyperactive stress systems.
  
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• Chronic fatigue treatments bring long-term benefits, study shows

  02-11-2015 12:00
  
  When added to specialist medical care, cognitive behavioral therapy and graded exercise therapy can bring long-term benefits to patients with chronic fatigue syndrome.
  
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• Selective media coverage may cause us to forget certain health facts

  02-11-2015 10:00
  
  The health facts presented by mass media in the midst of a disease outbreak are likely to influence what we remember about the disease -- new research suggests that the same mass media coverage may...
  
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• Sleep interruptions worse for mood than overall reduced amount of sleep, study finds

  02-11-2015 09:00
  
  A study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers suggests that awakening several times throughout the night is more detrimental to people's positive moods than getting the same shortened amount of...
  
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• Divorce rate doesn't go up as families of children with disabilities grow

  02-11-2015 09:00
  
  Couples raising a child with developmental disabilities do not face a higher risk of divorce if they have larger families, according to a new study by researchers from the Waisman Center at the...
  
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• Mental health equality call gets high profile backing

  02-11-2015 04:27 via bbc.com
  
  A campaign calling for an increase in funding for mental health services in England has been launched.
  
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• High costs of transgender transition can have dark financial legacy

  02-11-2015 04:27 via nbcnews.com
  
  The costs of transition can be overwhelming, especially for a population that is already marginalized.
  
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