psychiatry
New blood test to pick the best drug for patients with depression
Posted in Medicine on 8th Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller
UK scientists have developed a blood test to help doctors pick the best drug for patients with depression.
Brain Scans Could Predict Who Will Benefit From CBT
Posted in Medicine on 29th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
If we could tell who will be unlikely to benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, resources could be saved by offering them alternative forms of treatment.
The rise of intelligence enhancement
Posted in Science on 27th Aug, 2015
by Alex Muller
Modafinil, which is typically used to treat sleep disorders, is a cognitive enhancer. Essentially, it can help normal people think better.
Anxiety can damage the brain
Posted in Medicine on 9th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
Anxiety can accelerate conversion to Alzheimers for those with mild cognitive impairment.
Measuring Brainwaves Could Lead To An Objective Autism Diagnosis
Posted in Medicine on 23rd Sep, 2014
by Alex Muller
The electrical signals emitted by the autistic brain paint a much more precise picture of the disorder.