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From Cluttered to Clear: Presenters and attendees to benefit from Cochrane London Colloquium ' s adoption of #betterposter templates
The Cochrane Colloquium is a premier event for those interested in evidence-based healthcare decision-making. It brings together individuals involved in evidence production, dissemination, implementation, and policy-making, as well as those making individual healthcare decisions. The 2023 Cochrane Colloquium will take place in London, UK from 4th to 6th of September 2023, with satellite events on 3rd of September.Registration is now open. One of the key features of the Colloquium is the poster sessions, which have facilitated many collaborations, partnerships, and learning opportunities. This year, approximately 300 poster...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - May 8, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news

The great serotonin debate: do depression treatments work by boosting the happy hormone?
Drugs targeting the ‘happy hormone’ are widely used for depression. But some question whether the condition is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brainDaniela da Silva is feeling good. Lying cocooned under fleece blankets inside a medical scanner, her eyes are closed and her mind is focused and remarkably unperturbed by negative thoughts. Three hours earlier, the 39-year-old yoga teacher and neuroscience student was given a dose of the stimulant drug dextroamphetamine, which is often used to treat ADHD. “I’m having a serotonin increase. Oh definitely,” she predicts before entering the PET scanner.Da Silva is a...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 14, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Hannah Devlin Tags: Neuroscience Depression Drugs Human biology Medical research Health Society Mental health Counselling and therapy Life and style Source Type: news

Brain MRI Data & Machine Learning Models Might Help In Diagnosing ADHD
In a new study, researchers made a breakthrough by potentially finding a far more robust mechanism through which ADHD diagnosis via brain MRI scans might become a reality in the future.
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - November 29, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Source Type: news

Study: MRI scans show widespread brain changes in children with ADHD
Researchers said Wednesday they found changes in almost all the regions of the brain they investigated via MRI scan data of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - November 23, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

MRI biomarker portends preterm infant development risks
A quantitative MRI software application can predict which preterm infants will...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: AI-based model aids fMRI in ADHD detection AI can predict cognitive development from MRI at birth Ariz. group follows MUSE to 15-minute MRI scans MRI shows breast milk improves babies' brain development Machine learning predicts pregnancies with fetal growth restriction
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - October 20, 2020 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Commonly prescribed ADHD drug Ritalin 'affects brain development in children'
Ritalin, the brand name for methylphenidate, focuses the brain. A Dutch study using MRI scans showed children had less white matter in the brain while taking the drug.
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 13, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Genetic risk for ADHD manifest in brain structure in childhood
(Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)) There is only scant scientific evidence on whether the genetic risk for developing specific psychiatric disorders or cognitive traits is manifest in brain structure from childhood and, to date, studies have focused primarily on adult populations. The question remains unanswered. New evidence has now been provided by a study led by a researcher from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by 'la Caixa', which analysed data from a large paediatric sample.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 24, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

MR spectroscopy offers insight into neonates' brain damage
Proton MR spectroscopy scans of newborns suspected of having brain damage can...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: MR spectroscopy links ADHD drugs to positive emotions MR spectroscopy finds lingering concussion effects Neonates show no adverse effects from CT, MRI contrast Advanced brain MRI provides insights into brain malformations
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - November 19, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Surprising Research on Cannabis
Much of what we think we know about cannabis may soon change as a result of new research that uncovers some surprising facts. Indeed, the topic, which can be emotionally charged, is the focus of intense scientific study. Is cannabis good for you? Is it addictive? What long-term harms can use cause? The answers to these questions are multi-layered and not always clear-cut, which is why cannabis research continues with even more urgency. FACTS ON CANNABIS ADDICTION AND DEPENDENCE Current estimates are that one in 10 cannabis users will develop cannabis addiction or dependence. The potency of the delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol ...
Source: Psych Central - November 9, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Suzanne Kane Tags: Addictions Habits Healthy Living Memory and Perception Miscellaneous Drugs Neuroscience Substance Abuse Source Type: news

CT radiomics improves management of bile duct cancer
Researchers from China have developed a radiomics model that can determine...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Radiomics helps distinguish lung cancer nodules on CT AIUM: Can deep learning classify liver fibrosis on US? AI, radiomics help distinguish lung nodules on CT scans MRI, radiomics help diagnose, discern ADHD subtypes AAPM: Radiomics helps fine-tune radiation therapy dose
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - October 19, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

MRI connects autism with deficit in brain reward pathway
MRI scans revealed that the social impairment common to children with autism...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: MRI brain scans show benefits of prenatal folic acid DTI-MRI finds abnormal brain connections in autistic kids MRI reveals key brain differences in people with genetic autism MRI links early brain abnormality in infants to autism DTI shows how music could help kids with autism, ADHD
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - July 17, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

PET, MRI combine to predict drug efficacy
Through a combination of PET and MRI, Canadian researchers are developing a...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: MRI brain scans show benefits of prenatal folic acid MRI of cortical folds may help predict psychosis MRI shows brain changes after 1 season of youth football MRI, radiomics help diagnose, discern ADHD subtypes MRI reveals how schizophrenia may improve
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - July 11, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

MRI shows the uniqueness of brain anatomy
MRI scans of some 200 healthy older adults revealed that each person's brain...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: MRI brain scans show benefits of prenatal folic acid MRI of cortical folds may help predict psychosis MRI shows brain changes after 1 season of youth football MRI, radiomics help diagnose, discern ADHD subtypes MRI reveals how schizophrenia may improve
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - July 11, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

6 Critical Tips for Making the Most of Your ADHD Coaching
Working with a credentialed, experienced ADHD coach is critical for helping individuals with ADHD achieve their goals, capitalize on their strengths and build a fulfilling life. And like any important endeavor, this requires effort and hard work. For instance, ADHD coaching is highly active and collaborative. It requires that clients try out different strategies and tools, said Aaron D. Smith, MS, LMSW, ACC, a certified ADHD coach who helps individuals with ADHD and executive functioning challenges to bridge the gap between their current performance and their potential. It requires that clients share feedback on how these ...
Source: Psych Central - July 7, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. Tags: Attention Deficit Disorder Disorders General Habits Happiness Motivation and Inspiration Self-Help Stress Work Issues Achievement ADHD and values ADHD challenges ADHD coach Adhd Coaching Adhd Symptoms ADHD tips success Source Type: news

MRI shows possible cause for attention woes after stroke
MRI scans appear to have uncovered abnormalities in certain brain pathways...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: MRI shows smaller brain volume in kids with ADHD Machine learning predicts working-memory performance MRI, radiomics help diagnose, discern ADHD subtypes DTI shows how music could help kids with autism, ADHD 3D MRI shows risks in premature infants
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - May 9, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: news