Sentences with phrase «cognitive disorders such»

For now, the findings apply only to mice, which are an imperfect model for complex cognitive disorders such as autism.

In cognitive disorders such Alzheimer's disease, Autism, and Schizophrenia, this communi - cation between brain areas is often disrupted.

The victims of cerebral infarcts that lose a part of the mobility of their body undergo physiotherapy treatments, while the therapies based on the training of attention are reserved for patients with cognitive disorders such as learning or memory difficulties.

Standing in the way of a definitive answer was a researcher's Catch - 22: Many experiments designed to understand cognitive disorders such as schizophrenia or Alzheimer's require a participant's conscious attention - yet these disorders interfere with attention.

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Studies have shown that among the many effects of physical abuse are depression, anxiety, cognitive and learning difficulties, even a lowering of IQ (especially verbal IQ), disordered sleep, flashbacks, loss of empathy, aggressive behavior, chronically high stress levels which can lead to chronic health effects such as high blood pressure and increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and inability to maintain relationships.

A sense of mastery is also very valuable to kids with diagnoses such as reactive attachment disorder, bipolar, cognitive learning disorders, and autism, says Michael Kaufmann, director of farm and wildlife at Green Chimneys, a therapeutic day school and residential treatment center in Putnam County, New York.

They may be aware of the greater risk for mood disorders such as depression and anxiety associated with sleep loss; the substantial impairment in cognitive abilities such as sustained attention, short - term memory, information processing, and school performance; or the increased risk for motor vehicle accidents that accompanies lack of sleep.

Such babies have increased rates of illness and death, but they are also at higher risk for cognitive and neurobehavioral disorders as they grow older.

This could lead to enhance cognitive functions in patients with learning and memory disorders, such as dementia.»

But since his election and, increasingly, his inauguration, a number of mental health experts have spoken or written about what Trump's behavior and speech suggest about his cognitive and emotional status, including impulsivity and paranoia, with some offering formal diagnoses, such as narcissistic personality disorder.

Dr. Joaquín Espinosa is enthusiastic about the results of his study, «The constant activation of the Interferon response could explain many aspects of Down syndrome, such as cognitive deficit, stunted growth, increased prevalence of autoimmune disorders, high risk of Alzheimer's disease, and protection against solid tumors.»

The need for ongoing care for hearing - related issues was acknowledged in September 2014 when One Fund Boston, the charity created to accept and distribute donations to help those affected by the bombings, created the One Fund Center, which will serve patients who have had difficulties with tinnitus and other hearing - related problems; mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety; and traumatic brain injury and its associated symptoms such as headache, cognitive symptoms and balance difficulties.

As well as falling behind in IQ, individuals who developed psychotic disorders lagged increasingly behind their peers in cognitive abilities such as working memory, processing speed and attention.

Dr Josephine Mollon from King's IoPPN, now with Yale University, said: «For individuals with psychotic disorders, cognitive decline does not just begin in adulthood, when individuals start to experience symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions, but rather many years prior — when difficulties with intellectual tasks first emerge — and worsen over time.

Some studies reported an increased risk of damage to their behavioural, social, emotional and cognitive development, as well as mental disorders or physical problems such as low birthweight and premature delivery.

Studies have shown similar effects in disorders such as depression, he says, but this is the first time it has been related directly to cognitive deficits found in schizophrenia.

In recent years, their work has led to the realisation that cortical inhibitory circuitry is directly involved in cognitive function, and that developmental disruption of the function of cortical interneurons might be linked to the pathophysiology of developmental disorders such as schizophrenia.?

This condition is characterized by central nervous system impairments — including cognitive and memory problems, mood dysfunction, sleep disorders and chronic fatigue — and systemic symptoms such as gastrointestinal problems and hypersensitive skin.

The authors say that the intervention, which combines the physical and cognitive aspects of walking, could potentially be used in gyms, rehabilitation centres or nursing homes to improve safe walking and prevent falls in older adults or people with disorders which affect movement such as Parkinson's disease.

As adults age, changes in physical health can be a natural part of the process, as can cognitive decline, which can range from normal change in cognition to the onset of disorders such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

Our laboratory seek to understand the neuronal processes underlying cognitive impairments in neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), and in neuropsychiatric conditions associated with abnormal synchronization of neuronal networks, such as schizophrenia, autism, and epilepsy.

PsychoGenics works with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic institutions and not - for - profit research foundations to address such major neurological disorders as: ALS, Huntington's Disease, anxiety, cognitive impairment, depression, psychosis / schizophrenia and SMA.

In particular, common neurological conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and other chronic neurodegenerative diseases, age - related cognitive impairment, epilepsy, mood disorders and schizophrenia call for new therapeutic strategies.

This research - dedicated Center is increasing our fundamental knowledge of factors that contribute to disability, such as cognitive fatigue, spatial neglect, and disorders of emotional processing, executive function and processing speed.

EM is a principal investigator at Brown University who explores the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying disorders of cognitive development, such as intellectual disability and autism, with a specific attention to CS.

His research focuses on normal molecular mechanisms of brain development and genetic perturbations that underlie disorders of human cognitive development, such as in severe autism spectrum disorders.

Within the fields of microbiology and immunology, neurologic diseases, neuropharmacology, behavioral, cognitive and developmental neuroscience, and psychiatric disorders, the center's research programs are seeking ways to: develop vaccines for infectious and noninfectious diseases; understand the basic neurobiology and genetics of social behavior and develop new treatment strategies for improving social functioning in social disorders such as autism; interpret brain activity through imaging; increase understanding of progressive illnesses such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases; unlock the secrets of memory; treat drug addiction; determine how the interaction between genetics and society shape who we are; and advance knowledge about the evolutionary links between biology and behavior.

While cognitive problems are common in mental disorders such as schizophrenia, ADHD and autism, there is currently no effective medicine available.

The theme of this year's meeting is «Expanding horizons in Neurosciences: New approaches to Brain Activation», which will provide an international platform for discussion and sharing of novel ideas for present and future expansions in various fields of neurology such as Neuroimmunology, Neurological disorders, Neuro Oncology, Neuroimaging, Cognitive neuroscience and expertise meeting.

The cortico - striatal associative loops are also important for working memory and cognitive control, and likely contribute to the mechanism of disorders such as schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, and addiction.

Attention - deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) involve pathological changes in brain structures such as the basal ganglia, which are essential for the control of motor and cognitive behavior and impulsivity.

Neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's dementia and even mild cognitive dysfunction are more prevalent in sedentary populations.

Both are being used to prevent and reverse dementia, improve cognitive function, increase human growth hormone (hGH) release, and to treat brain disorders such as damage from stroke.

There is INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE about the beneficial effects of caffeine consumption athletic performance during short - term exercise, such as sprints or lifting [115], attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)[89], asthma [85,86], cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease [191,192], depression [115], diabetes mellitus type 2 [22,23,187,205], gallstones [87,88], gout [83,84], hepatitis C or liver cirrhosis [115], improving breathing in preterm infants with apnea [150,174], leg cramps due to narrowed arteries (intermittent claudication)[115], liver cancer [191], memory [16,67], migraine headache [176,207,209], muscle soreness during exercise [115], obsessive - compulsive disorder (OCD)[115], orthostatic hypotension [78,80], postprandial hypotension (a drop of blood pressure after meals)[77], seizures [25], skin itching [115], stroke [115] or weight loss [90].

In addition to night sweats and hot flashes, there are many other valid symptoms of hormone deficiency such as insomnia, cognitive dysfunction, menopausal arthritis, evaporative dry eye, anxiety, panic, mood disorder, vaginal dryness, and decreased libido and post hysterectomy.

This new understanding of the ENS - CNS connection helps explain the effectiveness of IBS and bowel - disorder treatments such as antidepressants and mind - body therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and medical hypnotherapy.

Tulsa, OK About Blog Swallowing and Neurological Rehabilitation, LLC specializes in swallowing impairments, speech / language deficits, cognitive deficits, and voice disorders caused by strokes, brain injuries, dementia, throat cancer, progressive disorders such as Parkinson's disease, ALS, etc..

Age - related disorders like arthritis or Canine Cognitive Dysfunction may increase behavioral symptoms such as irritability, confusion, and disorientation and senior dogs frequently have fluctuations to their sleep cycles that may cause them to be up at night and sleep more during the day.

A multitude of health problems can be significantly managed on special diets, ranging from food allergies, skin problems, dental disease, gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic diseases such as hyperthyroidism or diabetes mellitus, kidney and lower urinary tract diseases, liver diseases, weight management, joint pain, stress, and cognitive dysfunction («dementia»).

Special needs dogs include senior dogs with physical limitations such as difficulty getting up and down or other mobility issues, blindness, deafness, canine cognitive disorder (canine senility), urinary or fecal incontinence.

Positive, humane and science based techniques are used to help her patients feel comfortable and safe, while addressing conditions such as separation anxiety, aggression, compulsive disorders, cognitive dysfunction, elimination disorders, and other underlying medical issues.

Other symptoms of CCD, such as compulsive circling, fly chasing, and inappropriate eating, can also be symptoms of neurological disorders as well, such as Cushing's disease, canine cognitive disorder, and even brain tumors.

The problems to consider are associated with the nervous system such as obsessive compulsive disorder, cognitive dysfunction or some types of growths in the nervous system.

«Widespread exposures to toxic chemicals in our air, water, food, soil, and consumer products can increase the risks for cognitive, behavioral, or social impairment, as well as specific neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).»

Developed and implemented treatment plans for problems such as swallowing disorders, cognitive therapy and aphasia.

Tulsa, OK About Blog Swallowing and Neurological Rehabilitation, LLC specializes in swallowing impairments, speech / language deficits, cognitive deficits, and voice disorders caused by strokes, brain injuries, dementia, throat cancer, progressive disorders such as Parkinson's disease, ALS, etc..

In Mindfulness and Acceptance for Counseling College Students, clinical researcher Jacqueline Pistorello explores how mindfulness and acceptance - based approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness - based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and mindfulness - based stress reduction (MBSR) are being utilized in higher education settings around the world to treat student mental health problems like severe depression, substance abuse, and eating disorders, and / or to help students thrive — both in and out of the classroom.

She has training in several evidence - based techniques such as cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address a variety of mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, OCD, and bipolar disorder.

Recent theoretical work suggests that bullying might arise out of early cognitive deficits — including language problems, imperfect causal understanding, and poor inhibitory control — that lead to decreased competence with peers, which over time develops into bullying.14, 15 A small number of studies provide circumstantial evidence that such a hypothesis might have merit7: 1 study found a link between poor early cognitive stimulation and (broadly defined) inappropriate school behavior, 16 and another found cognitive stimulation at age 3 years to be protective against symptoms of attention - deficit disorder at age 7 years.17 A study of Greek children found that academic self - efficacy and deficits in social cognition were related to bullying behavior.18 A large US national survey found that those who perceive themselves as having average or below - average academic achievement (as opposed to very good achievement) are 50 % to 80 % more likely to be bullies.8 Yet these studies are based on cross-sectional surveys, with the variables all measured at a single point in time.

Adolescents who are struggling with managing a mental illness such as bi-polar disorder, depression, or anxiety (including self - injury / cutting) do well with cognitive behavioral therapy as well as EFT / Tapping.