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November 26, 2018

Alcohol dependence, psychiatric disorders share genetic links

Key alcoholism gene influences how quickly body metabolizes alcohol.

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November 20, 2018

Will we ever cure Alzheimer’s?

Source: New York Times

November 20, 2018

MRI scans shows promise in predicting dementia

Brain changes evident in scans before memory, cognitive decline.

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November 15, 2018

Doctors still advise against marijuana for pregnant and breastfeeding women

Source: Reuters

November 9, 2018

Cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s genetically linked

Managing cholesterol, triglycerides may reduce Alzheimer’s risk, study suggests.

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November 2, 2018

$3 million to help expand Wolfram syndrome research

Grant to renew annual clinic, advance understanding of rare disorder.

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October 28, 2018

Following tragedy, St. Louis hospitals renew commitment to postpartum mental health

Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

October 26, 2018

The underestimated cerebellum gains new respect from brain scientists

Source: NPR

October 25, 2018

Mind’s quality control center found in long-ignored brain area

Cerebellum checks and corrects thoughts, movement.

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October 17, 2018

Mysteries explored

Pioneering neurologist Marcus Raichle, MD, opened up the human brain to scientific investigation.

Outlook Magazine

October 16, 2018

Cox named Wise Endowed Chair in Pediatric Anesthesiology

Noted for his talents as educator, collaborator, clinician.

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October 15, 2018

New child maltreatment research center launched with $6.5 million NIH grant

Multidisciplinary center includes Constantino's research on newborns.

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October 15, 2018

Bonni, Diamond elected to National Academy of Medicine

Membership is one of highest U.S. honors in health and medicine.

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October 12, 2018

Dementia and guns: When should doctors broach the topic

Source: Kaiser Health News

October 9, 2018

Scoliosis linked to essential mineral

Children with severely curved spines may be unable to use manganese.

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October 8, 2018

Implantable, biodegradable devices speed nerve regeneration in rats

Pulses of electrical stimulation help heal injured nerves.

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October 8, 2018

Both sides of the brain are active during one-sided arm movement

Source: The Scientist

October 3, 2018

Even light drinking increases risk of death

At any age, daily drinkers 20 percent more likely to die prematurely than less frequent drinkers.

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October 2, 2018

Building independence

For 100 years, the occupational therapy program has helped people engage mind and body.

Outlook Magazine

September 24, 2018

Overlooked signal in MRI scans reflects amount, kind of brain cells

Data may aid diagnosis of brain conditions, shed light on brain development.

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September 6, 2018

Study seeks former opioid users who avoided addiction

Researchers want to understand how genetics affects opioid addiction.

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September 5, 2018

Gurnett named director of pediatric and developmental neurology

Physician-scientist specializes in epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders.

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August 30, 2018

Experimental drug shows promise as multiple sclerosis treatment

Brain’s shrinking slows with drug.

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August 23, 2018

Alzheimer’s one day may be predicted during eye exam

Noninvasive test may screen for disease before symptoms appear.

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August 22, 2018

Lasers help fight deadly brain tumors

Therapy increases survival in grim diagnosis.

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August 21, 2018

Depressed patients see quality of life improve with nerve stimulation

Study focuses on people not treated effectively with antidepressants.

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August 16, 2018

New approach to developing antidepressants

CRISPR technology helps target mood-boosting receptors in brain.

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August 14, 2018

Before It Begins

Family, researchers team up to cure — or even prevent — Alzheimer’s disease.

Outlook Magazine

August 8, 2018

Brain tumors occur often in kids with common genetic syndrome

Analysis of MRI scans identifies some unexplained bright objects as tumors.

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July 18, 2018

Perfectionism in young children may indicate OCD risk

Study involving behavior, brain scans may help ID issues early in life.

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July 17, 2018

Decriminalizing pot doesn’t lead to increased use by young people

Study also shows drop in marijuana-related arrests.

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July 16, 2018

New ALS therapy in clinical trials

Drug extends survival, reverses some neuromuscular damage in animals.

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July 11, 2018

Big Data

Putting information-based tools in doctors’ hands.

Outlook Magazine

July 5, 2018

Non-opioid drug relieves pain in mice, targets immune cells

Investigational drug works differently than addictive opioid drugs.

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June 28, 2018

Can fasting improve MS symptoms?

Study to evaluate effects of fasting on immune system, gut bacteria.

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June 19, 2018

Parent-child therapy helps young children with depression

Early intervention supports kids in processing emotions.

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