Benzodiazepines increase mortality in patients of Alzheimer's disease Anjali Nimesh Nimesh22 Nov 2017 7:10 PM ISTBenzodiazepine and related drug use are associated with a 40 percent increase in mortality among persons with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new...
Teenage depression linked to father's depression Anjali Nimesh Nimesh20 Nov 2017 7:10 PM ISTAdolescents whose fathers have depressive symptoms are more likely to experience symptoms of depression themselves, finds a new study led by UCL...
Addition of minocycline to existing treatment of schizophrenia beneficial Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli12 Nov 2017 7:30 PM ISTAccording to a report presented at the Annual Congress of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology adjunctive minocycline has been found safe...
Insomnia linked to frequency of alcohol use among adolescents Anjali Nimesh Nimesh12 Nov 2017 7:10 PM IST Insomnia is linked to frequency of alcohol use among early adolescents, according to new Rutgers University-Camden research."Parents, educators, and...
Scientists identify mechanism that helps us inhibit unwanted thoughts Anjali Nimesh Nimesh6 Nov 2017 8:00 PM ISTScientists have identified a key chemical within the 'memory' region of the brain that allows us to suppress unwanted thoughts, helping explain why...
Schizophrenia disrupts communication system of brain : Study Anjali Nimesh Nimesh5 Nov 2017 7:10 PM ISTSome 40 years since CT scans first revealed abnormalities in the brains of schizophrenia patients, international scientists say the disorder is a...
Smelling the colour is possible in Synaesthesia- A rare case reported Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli26 Oct 2017 8:30 PM ISTAn 11-year-old girl from Nepal Deepti Regmi is suffering from a rare sensory disorder – called Synaesthesia. She can identify colors while blindfolded...
Brain exercises show promise for patients with bipolar disorder Anjali Nimesh Nimesh22 Oct 2017 7:00 PM ISTResearchers at McLean Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, have discovered for the first time that computerized brain training can result...
Transdermal estradiol key to prevention and treatment of perimenopausal depression Ruby khatun khatun19 Oct 2017 8:00 PM ISTDid you know you're two-to-four-times more likely to suffer from depression during the menopause transition? A new study suggests that transdermal...
Major breakthrough identifies new mechanism for the development of schizophrenia Anjali Nimesh Nimesh17 Oct 2017 7:05 PM ISTScientists from Trinity College Dublin and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) have discovered that abnormalities of blood vessels in the...
Six weeks of Bright light therapy improves bipolar depression Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli12 Oct 2017 10:20 AM ISTIn a study published online October 3, 2017 in the American Journal of Psychiatry, patients with bipolar depression treated with adjunctive bright...
Antidepressant discontinuation linked with Risk of Relapse in Anxiety Disorders, OCD , and PTSD Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli8 Oct 2017 10:20 AM ISTIn a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of relapse prevention trials , the researchers have found that upto one year of follow up discontinuation of...
