Researchers probe depression in children

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Research has shown that depression in children is essentially the same as depression in adults and may even respond to the same treatments. However, it is possible that some antidepressants may adversely affect a developing brain. Cognitive behavioral therapy may also be effective but it isn't clear how long any treatment must be given.

Depression in children, Childhood depression

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Scientists use neuroimaging, genetic studies to probe biology of Tourette syndrome

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It is observed that researchers are using neuroimaging studies to better understand brain regions involved in Tourette syndrome. According to the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the basal gangliaEs caudate nuclei were significantly smaller in patients with the disorder compared with healthy controls.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, Research and Testing Services, Medical Instruments and Supplies, Neurological R&D, Medical Imaging & Scanning, Usage, Tourette's syndrome, Tourette syndrome, Neurological research, Medical imaging equipment

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Stress, sleep loss, and substance abuse create potent recipe for college depression

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University of Michigan's Mental Health Research Institute performs studies that addresses depression on college campus. Students' increased sleep problems and mounting reports of depression are discussed briefly.

United States, Care and treatment, Causes of, Risk factors, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Stress (Psychology), Sleep disorders

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