New state of mind: Rethinking how researchers understand brain activity
In a new paper, Yale researchers propose that brain states and brain waves may be two parts of the same occurrence — and they discuss why that matters. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - April 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Touch can reduce pain, depression and anxiety, say researchers
More consensual touch helps ease or buffer against mental and physical complaints, meta-analysis showsWhether it is a hug from a friend or the caress of a weighted blanket, the sensation of touch appears to bring benefits for the body and mind, researchers say.The sense of touch is the first to develop in babies and is crucial in allowing us to experience the environment around us as well as communicate. Indeed, the loss of touch from others during the Covid pandemichit many hard.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 8, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Science correspondent Tags: Medical research Mental health Society UK news World news Neuroscience Anxiety Depression Source Type: news
TMS Health and Wellness Introduces Cutting-Edge Brain Scanning For Enhanced TMS Therapy Effectiveness
Full Brain Scans and Functional MRI Elevate Personalized Treatment, Boosting Success Rates to 90% COSTA MESA, Calif., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a significant advancement for treating anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions, TMS Health and Wellness proudly... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 8, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PDT Source Type: news
Patterns of stressful life events and polygenic scores for five mental disorders and neuroticism among adults with depression - Crouse JJ, Park SH, Byrne EM, Mitchell BL, Scott J, Medland SE, Lin T, Wray NR, Martin NG, Hickie IB.
The dominant ('general') version of the diathesis-stress theory of depression views stressors and genetic vulnerability as independent risks. In the Australian Genetics of Depression Study (N = 14,146; 75% female), we tested whether polygenic scores (PGS) ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Clinical characteristics and treatment exposure of patients with marked treatment-resistant unipolar major depressive disorder: a RECOVER trial report - Conway CR, Aaronson ST, Sackeim HA, Duffy W, Stedman M, Quevedo J, Allen RM, Riva-Posse P, Berger MA, Alva G, Malik MA, Dunner DL, Cichowicz I, Luing H, Zajecka J, Nahas Z, Mickey BJ, Kablinger AS, Kriedt CL, Bunker MT, Lee YCL, Shy O, Majewski S, Olin B, Tran Q, Rush AJ.
BACKGROUND: RECOVER is a randomized sham-controlled trial of vagus nerve stimulation and the largest such trial conducted with a psychiatric neuromodulation intervention. OBJECTIVE: To describe pre-implantation baseline clinical characteristics and... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Program and Other Evaluations, Effectiveness Studies Source Type: news
Variability in standardized mortality rates among pediatric traumatic brain injury patients: a comparative analysis of trauma centers - Martino AM, Santos J, Giron A, Schomberg J, Goodman LF, Nahmias J, Nguyen DV, Grigorian A, Olaya J, Yu P, Guner YS.
INTRODUCTION: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) causes significant morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients and care is highly variable. Standardized mortality ratio (SMR) summarizes the mortality rate of a specific center relative to the expected rates ac... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
An unpredictable brain is a conscious, responsive brain - Mofakham S, Robertson J, Lubin N, Cleri NA, Mikell CB.
Severe traumatic brain injuries typically result in loss of consciousness or coma. In deeply comatose patients with traumatic brain injury, cortical dynamics become simple, repetitive, and predictable. We review evidence that this low-complexity, high-pred... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
Italian translation and cultural adaptation of the Agitated Behavior Scale (ABS-I) in patients with acquired brain injuries - Derchi CC, Arcuri P, Comanducci A, Caronni A, Pagliari C, Vigan ò A, Volpato E, Navarro J, Trimarchi PD.
The objective of this study was to produce a cross-cultural adaptation in Italian of the Agitated Behavior Scale (ABS), originally developed in English, as the first of two stages that also include cross-cultural validation and allow a clinical ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Epidemiology and outcomes of severe traumatic brain injury: regional trauma center in Incheon, Korea, 2018-2022 - Hwang IJ, Jeong TS, Kim WS, Kim JO, Jang MJ.
This study aims to explore the epidemiology and outcomes of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in Incheon, focusing on regional characteristics using data from a local trauma center. METHODS: From January 2018 to December 2022, 559 pati... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Traumatic brain injury, race, ethnicity and cognition in newly diagnosed persons with multiple sclerosis - Akinsanya J, Smith JB, Langer-Gould A.
We sought to determine whether a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) could explain the lower symbol digit modalities test (SDMT) scores observed among newly diagnosed multiple sclerosis (MS) and control participants identifying as Black or Hispanic ver... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
The efficacy of traumatic brain injury treatment by neurotrauma specialists - Park JH, Jung IH, Yun JH.
OBJECTIVE: Since the establishment of Regional Trauma Centers (RTCs) in Korea, significant efforts have been made to improve the quality of care for patients with trauma. Simultaneously, the Department of Neurosurgery assigned neurotrauma specialists to RT... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Refining outcome prediction after traumatic brain injury with machine learning algorithms - Bark D, Boman M, Depreitere B, Wright DW, Lew én A, Enblad P, Hånell A, Rostami E.
Outcome after traumatic brain injury (TBI) is typically assessed using the Glasgow outcome scale extended (GOSE) with levels from 1 (death) to 8 (upper good recovery). Outcome prediction has classically been dichotomized into either dead/alive or favorable... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Management of traumatic brain injury in Africa: challenges and opportunities - Muili AO, Kuol PP, Jobran AWM, Lawal RA, Agamy AA, Bankole NDA.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health concern globally, with significant implications for morbidity, mortality, and long-term disability. While extensive research has been conducted on TBI management in high-income countries, limited attent... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Women report worse neurobehavioral symptoms than men following mild traumatic brain injury in U.S. military service members - Babakhanyan I, Brickell TA, Bailie J, Hungerford L, Lippa SM, French LM, Lange RT.
Women are more directly involved in combat operations today than ever before, currently making up 18.6% of officers and 16.8% of enlisted personnel in the US military. However, women continue to be underrepresented in military research. Studies which do co... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Lupin gets USFDA nod to market generic medication
Lupin has gained approval from the USFDA to market generic Valbenazine Capsules, used to treat tardive dyskinesia. This medication is equivalent to Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc's Ingrezza Capsules. Lupin is among the first applicants for this generic drug, entitling them to 180 days of shared exclusivity. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - April 8, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
