New Data, New Directions In Management Of Mood And Anxiety Disorders - 8th International Forum For Mood And Anxiety Disorders Congress

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Gene Associated With Epilepsy Discovered
Scientists have found a new gene associated with the brain disorder epilepsy. While the PRICKLE1 gene mutation was specific to a rare form of epilepsy, the study results could help lead to new ideas for overall epilepsy treatment. (Read More)

Student Achieves Control Of Collagen Nanofibers To Manufacture Synthetic Knee Cartilage
An engineering student reports on the manufacturing of synthetic cartilage similar to human cartilage, for medical use. Protection of the knee for disabled people with prostheses may be one of the first applications. (Read More)

Low-dose Aspirin Does Not Appear To Reduce Risk Of CV Events In Patients With Diabetes
Low-dose aspirin as primary prevention did not appear to significantly reduce the risk of a combined end point of coronary, cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular events in patients with type-2 diabetes, according to a new study. However, aspirin did significantly reduce the combination of fatal coronary and fatal cerebrovascular events. (Read More)

Decision-Making Abilities Hindered By Stress In Rat Model
A little bit of stress goes a long way and can have far-reaching effects. Neuroscientists from the University of Washington have found that a single exposure to uncontrollable stress impairs decision making in rats for several days, making them unable to reliably seek out the larger of two rewards. The research was presented here Tuesday (Nov. (Read More)

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