Children's health
11 Sep 2007
Exercise Stimulates the Formation of New Brain Cells
Exercise has a similar effect to antidepressants on depression. This has been shown by previous research. Now Astrid Bjornebekk at Karolinska Institutet has explained how this can happen: exercise stimulates the production of new brain cells. In a series of scientific reports, she has searched for the underlying biological mechanisms…
Children's health
11 Sep 2007
Autistic Brains can be Trained to Recognize Visual and Vocal Cues
To understand the meaning of a conversation, kids automatically do what adults do -besides processing the meaning of words, they unconsciously “read” the expression on a person’s face and listen to their tone of voice, then integrate that information with the context at hand to discern meaning, be it humour,…
Children's health
07 Sep 2007
Hassle-Free Shopping with Children
UQ researchers are seeking families with a child aged three to five to participate in a free parenting program aimed at improving children’s behaviour during shopping trips. Developed by Professor Matt Sanders at UQ’s Parenting and Family Support Centre, the program is an adaptation of the award winning Triple P…
Children's health
28 Aug 2007
Study Finds Connection between Teenage Violence and Domestic Violence
Researchers tracing the development of violent behaviour have found a link between teenage violence and domestic violence. Adolescents who engaged in violent behaviour at a relatively steady rate through their teenage years and those whose violence began in their mid teens and increased over the years are significantly more likely…
Children's health
28 Aug 2007
Structure of Protein Altered in Autism Revealed
As a result of mapping the structure of the protein complex implicated in autism spectrum disorders, a research team led by scientists at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has discovered how particular genetic mutations affect this complex and contribute to the…
Children's health
28 Aug 2007
Crucial Progress in Understanding Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein
Researchers in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine have identified a new regulatory target for the Fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP), laying the groundwork for possible new treatments for Fragile X syndrome(FXS), the leading inherited form of mental retardation. The findings, published…
Videos
21 Aug 2007
Virtual Psych Centre
Psychiatrist Dr Nick De Felice recommends medical website myVMC to medical professionals wanting information on treating anxiety and depression.
Children's health
21 Aug 2007
Paediatric Screening Questionnaire Helps Identify Developmental Delays
Developmental and behavioural problems are estimated to affect 12 to 16 percent of children in the United States. Since well-child visits are typically scheduled for 15 to 30 minutes – an insufficient time for assessment of all areas of development in addition to administration of vaccines and discussion of other…
Children's health
21 Aug 2007
Can Iron Deficiency Cause Attention and Recognition Deficits?
Iron-deficiency anaemia (IDA) affects approximately 1 to 2 billion people worldwide, primarily women and children. Although the prevalence of IDA has noticeably declined in U.S. infants, low-income, minority, and immigrant infants and toddlers remain at increased risk. In the study, “An Event-Related Potential Study of Attention and Recognition Memory in…
