Topic: Psychiatry Department October 26, 2016 Brain scans of children with Tourette’s offer clues to disorderDifferences noted in brain regions involving sensation, sensory processing.News Release July 7, 2016 Rewiring the bodySevering the brain’s critical link to a peripheral nerve can render an arm useless. Pioneering surgeries reroute neural impulses and redefine hope for paralysis.Outlook Magazine June 17, 2016 America’s growing problemAverting the lifelong health risks and spiraling social costs of childhood obesity.Outlook Magazine April 29, 2016 Breast milk linked to significant early brain growth in preemiesPreemies fed mostly breast milk had larger brains by their due dates than those who consumed small amounts or none.News Release April 26, 2016 Graduated driver licensing laws linked to reduced teen drinkingStates with stricter laws that ease teens into driving have lower rates of teen alcohol use.News Release April 25, 2016 Nurturing during preschool years boosts child’s brain growthMothers' support linked to robust growth of brain area involved in learning, memory, stress response.News Release April 14, 2016 Mice with genetic defect for human stuttering offer new insight into speech disorderAnimal model may help scientists understand molecular, neurological basis of stuttering.News Release March 31, 2016 Children’s book raises mental health awarenessBook aims to destigmatize psychiatry and kids who receive mental health services.Medical Campus & Community March 14, 2016 Higher blood levels of omega-3 may help depression in heart patientsPatients with higher blood levels at start of study responded better to omega-3 supplements.News Release February 10, 2016 Rise in marijuana use not as high as previously reportedStill, percentage of adults smoking the drug increased about 20 percent over last decade.News Release January 15, 2016 Poverty linked to childhood depression, changes in brain connectivityConditions associated with poverty appear to interfere with how key brain regions connect and increase depression risk in children.News Release December 19, 2015 Depression in preschool changes the brain, study showsSource: Time Magazine December 16, 2015 Early childhood depression alters brain developmentFindings may help explain why those who are depressed have difficulty regulating their moods and emotions.News Release December 8, 2015 Genes influence choice between small rewards now or bigger ones laterTwin study could shed light on impulsivity and addiction to food, drugs and alcohol.News Release December 2, 2015 Joan L. Luby, MDAwarded by child psychiatry academy.National Leaders December 2, 2015 John N. Constantino, MDAwarded by child psychiatry academy.National Leaders November 23, 2015 $6.5 million to fund research, treatment of developmental disabilitiesCenter aims to more quickly convert new discoveries into interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities.News Release November 3, 2015 Trial to study smoking-cessation therapy tailored to a smoker’s DNAA School of Medicine research team is recruiting 720 smokers from the St. Louis area who want to kick the habit.News Release September 14, 2015 The power of kindnessSource: Huffington Post July 31, 2015 ‘I want hookah’: How Twitter feedback influences useSource: Washington Post July 22, 2015 Poverty may hinder kids’ brain developmentSource: Health Day March 25, 2015 Studying the effects of traumatic brain injury in war zonesEarly psychological symptoms may be a predictor of later disability in military personnel with mild concussions.School of Medicine March 12, 2015 Harder-to-abuse OxyContin doesn’t stop addictsSource: CBS News February 3, 2015 Restoring joyFor many, depression begins in early childhood. That’s one of the major findings from a team of School of Medicine child psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers.Outlook Magazine Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 … 8 9 10 11 Next ›
