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• MECP2 duplication syndrome is reversible, study suggests

  25-11-2015 19:35
  The MECP2 Duplication Syndrome is reversible, say researchers. Importantly their study paves the way for treating duplication patients with an antisense oligonucleotide strategy.
  
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• How cocaine changes the brain

  25-11-2015 18:50
  The burst of energy and hyperactivity that comes with a cocaine high is a rather accurate reflection of what's going on in the brain of its users, finds a study. Through experiments conducted in rats exposed to cocaine, the researchers mapped out the network of circuits that cause wild firing of neurons that produce dopamine. The findings also help explain how cocaine use eventually leads to desensitization.
  
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• Structural brain connectivity as a genetic marker for schizophrenia

  25-11-2015 17:00
  
  Schizophrenia has been considered an illness of disrupted brain connectivity since its earliest descriptions.
  
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• Different kind of anesthesia a possible treatment for stress induced cardiomyopathy

  25-11-2015 14:40
  Stress induced cardiomyopathy after cerebral hemorrhage has been shown to increase the risk of further brain damage. These patients can now be identified by a simple blood test, and a possible treatment for stress induced cardiomyopathy has been discovered - a different kind of anesthesia than that currently being used.
  
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• Scenery not just greenery has an impact on health

  25-11-2015 13:00
  
  People feel healthier when they live in a more scenic area, a new study has found.
  
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• University of Pittsburgh text message program effective at cutting binge drinking

  25-11-2015 12:00
  
  Intervention program continued to reduce drinking after 9 months.A University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine-led trial to test a text message-based program aimed at reducing binge drinking is the...
  
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• Neurological underpinnings of schizophrenia just as complex as the disorder itself

  25-11-2015 12:00
  
  New analysis links cognitive, emotional, and intellectual symptoms to neurological 'disruption' in multiple brain regions - a finding with important implications for diagnosis and treatment.
  
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• Study: Paying for transgender health care cost-effective

  25-11-2015 11:00
  
  Most health insurance plans do not cover care associated with transitioning to the opposite sex.A new analysis led by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests that while most U.
  
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• Gene variants involved in stress responses affect 'post-concussive' symptoms

  25-11-2015 11:00
  
  Variations in a gene that affect the body's responses to stress influence the risk of developing so-called post-concussive symptoms (PCS) after car crashes, reports a study in Psychosomatic Medicine...
  
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• ADHD medication: is it a good idea?

  25-11-2015 10:00
  
  The drug methylphenidate, given to children with ADHD, has some benefits but also some disadvantages. Researchers cite a lack of concrete evidence about its effectiveness.
  
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• Work Ahead on the Long Road to Realistic Casting

  25-11-2015 09:47 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  
  Source: BBC News - Top HeadlinesCriticism over Benedict Cumberbatch's cameo as a transgender model in a new film is just the latest episode in a long and controversial history of portrayals of minorities, says Samira Ahmed.
  
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• Vietnam Law Change Introduces Transgender Rights

  25-11-2015 09:47 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  
  Source: The GuardianNew legislation will allow those who have undergone reassignment to register under new gender as nation moves towards more progressive views on sexuality Vietnam passed a law on Tuesday enshrining rights for transgender people in a move advocacy groups say paves the way for gender reassignment surgery in the authoritarian communist nation. People who want the operation, which is illegal, tend to have it done in nearby Thailand. The new...
  
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• Stimulant Medications May Harm Sleep for Kids with ADHD

  25-11-2015 09:47 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  
  Source: Yahoo News - HealthTaking stimulant medications may decrease quantity and quality of sleep for kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to an analysis of existing studies.
  
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• Republicans Prefer Politicians with Deep Voices, Study Finds

  25-11-2015 09:47 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  Source: ScienceDailyMasculine features are important assets for conservative politicians, while it is more important for their liberal counterparts to have gentle features, according to two recent scientific articles. This suggests that physical features have a larger impact on voter preferences than previously thought and that different physical features appeal to different voter segments.
  
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• Mental Health Risk for New Dads

  25-11-2015 09:47 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  Source: ScienceDailyAnxiety around the arrival of a new baby is just as common as postnatal depression, and the risks for men are nearly as high as for women, researchers have found. A mental health researcher reviewed 43 separate studies and found anxiety before and after a child arrives is just as prevalent as depression, affecting around 1 in 10 men, around half the rate for women.
  
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• Black U.S. Leaders Call for Abolition Day Holiday

  25-11-2015 09:47 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  Source: Reuters - US NewsA group of black U.S. lawmakers and other prominent figures on Tuesday called on the federal government to declare a national holiday to mark Abolition Day, the official end to the nation's use of slavery.
  
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• Alaska Beach Sculptures Represent Emotional Vulnerabilities

  25-11-2015 09:47 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  
  Source: U.S. News and World ReportDozens of sculptures made of straw, cement, plaster and burlap are spread across an Anchorage beach in a public art installation that is focusing on mental health.
  
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• People who rely on their intuition are, at times, less likely to cheat

  25-11-2015 09:00
  
  In psychological studies, intuition, or "gut instinct," is defined as the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.
  
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