Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects about 7% of children, with a two out of three chance of persisting into adulthood. This neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by concentration difficulties, increased distractibility, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Today, ADHD is treated with pharmaceutical drugs that may have unwanted side effects. This is why …
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Developments in Neuroscience & PTSD
Texas A&M Health and Wave Neuroscience recently announced the second phase of their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) clinical trial today. This phase intends to investigate the safety and efficacy of Magnetic EEG-guided Resonance Therapy in a randomized clinical trial for post-traumatic stress disorder, with or without traumatic brain injuries. Lead …
Looking at Emotions in Virtual Reality
Figuring out how the human brain processes emotions have traditionally been done with highly simplified experiments. Until now. Virtual reality (VR) has allowed scientists and researchers to measure brain activity like never before. Recent VR studies took place under controlled laboratory conditions, so results could be easily compared. Most simulated …
Properly Diagnosing ADHD in Preschoolers
According to a new study, the symptoms of ADHD in preschoolers can be most accurately evaluated using the combined measurements of EEG data, the Conners’ Kiddie Continuous Performance Test (K-CPT), and the Disruptive Behavior Disorder Rating Scale (DBDRS). The study included a group of 70 preschool students (38 with ADHD …
Is a New Treatment for Depression on the Horizon?
A recent article in the American Journal of Psychology (AJP) featured a new treatment for depression. Initial results showed the treatment is more effective and works eight times faster than currently approved methods of treatment. The new treatment is called Stanford neuromodulation therapy (SNT), an intermittent theta-burst stimulation methodology that …
