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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240917162334.htm) Ultra-low-dose ketamine can curb opioid withdrawal
Sep 17th 2024, 16:23

A pilot study showed that a small amount of ketamine can reduce or eliminate the withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting fentanyl.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240917162328.htm) Fruit flies' visual navigation tactics differ by environment
Sep 17th 2024, 16:23

Fruit flies use vision to head toward interesting things, but also to stay steady during flight. To accomplish this, the eyes need to fixate on the visual background while noticing objects that might indicate food or danger. Using a device that lets flies interact with a virtual environment, biologists have discovered that Mojave Desert fruit flies fixate on an object for balance and stability while also orienting toward it as an interesting resource, while common urban flies fixate on the background but move toward the object using rapid glances. Fruit flies are often used in experiments probing visual perception and processing. The finding that not all species of fruit fly navigate their environment the same way expands the possibilities for what scientists can learn.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240917162325.htm) Shrinking the pint can reduce beer sales by almost 10%
Sep 17th 2024, 16:23

Reducing the serving size for beer, lager and cider reduces the volume of those drinks consumed in pubs, bars and restaurants, and could be a useful alcohol control measure, according to a new study. Researchers found that over a short intervention period, venues that removed the pint and offered two third pints instead, sold 10% less beer by volume compared with when pints were available.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240917162315.htm) Genetic risk-factor overlap between Alzheimer's disease, and all-cause and vascular dementias
Sep 17th 2024, 16:23

Medical researchers conducted the largest-ever genome-wide association study of all-cause dementia, finding substantial genetic overlap with vascular dementia.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240917130338.htm) Recent study reveals reduced maths performance of adults with Dyspraxia
Sep 17th 2024, 13:03

Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), can have a bigger impact on adult mathematical performance than previously thought, according to new research.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240917125412.htm) Identifying body-scan postures suitable for people with hyperactivity tendency
Sep 17th 2024, 12:54

Mindfulness practices have been found to be effective in reducing symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, many people with ADHD may find static meditation techniques challenging. In a recent study, researchers assessed individualized responses of people to sitting in various postures during body-scan meditation. The findings suggest that a slumped posture may reduce the ease of practice, while supine and upright positions may improve the ease of meditation for people with high hyperactivity/impulsivity tendency.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240917125409.htm) Reducing smartphone use increases work satisfaction
Sep 17th 2024, 12:54

On average, we spend three and a quarter hours a day looking at our phones. Cutting back this time by one hour a day is not only good for our mental health, but also helps us to feel happier and more motivated at work, new research suggests.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240917125401.htm) Risk of clots, stroke from incorrect blood thinner dosing reduced using online dashboard
Sep 17th 2024, 12:54

Doctors and pharmacists treating people with blood thinners can reduce the rate of inappropriate dosing -- as well as blood clots and strokes that can result from it -- using an electronic patient management system, a study suggests. Direct oral anticoagulants can be incorrectly prescribed up to 20% of the time.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240917125355.htm) Brain divides meal into different phases
Sep 17th 2024, 12:53

The process of food intake appears to be organized at the cellular level like a relay race: during eating, the baton is passed between different teams of neurons until we have consumed the appropriate amount of energy. Through this complex mechanism, the brain likely ensures that we neither eat too little nor too much. Malfunctions of this process may lead to eating disorders such as anorexia or binge eating.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240917125353.htm) People aren't volunteering as much these days: What gives?
Sep 17th 2024, 12:53

Volunteering used to be a mainstay of U.S. culture. But in recent years, giving back to their community hasn't played as big a role in many Americans' lives. New research suggests the economy may be to blame.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240917125312.htm) Reducing the cultural bias of AI with one sentence
Sep 17th 2024, 12:53

Cultural values and traditions differ across the globe, but large language models (LLMs), used in text-generating programs such as ChatGPT, have a tendency to reflect values from English-speaking and Protestant European countries. A research team believes there is an easy way to solve that problem.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240916115503.htm) Beyond labels: A new framework for neurodiversity and mental health
Sep 16th 2024, 11:55

A news study challenges the traditional approach to diagnosing neurodivergent conditions (also known as 'neurodevelopmental disorders' in the medical literature), such as autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. The research introduces a new transdiagnostic framework that views these conditions as points on a spectrum rather than distinct categories and recognizes their frequent overlap with mental health challenges, such as depression and anxiety.

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Baltimore, MD

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