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The Use Of Drones Against Al-Qaeda Is Inefficient To Prevent New Attacks In Europe And USA

Javier Jordan, an expert in jihadism and a University of Granada professor states that, although drones are not efficient in preventing terrorist attacks in Europe and USA, they are the only instrument that USA has to undermine Al-Quaeda’s leadership and operativity in Pakistan The unmanned aerial vehicles – also named «drones» – that the CIA… Seguir Leyendo The Use Of Drones Against Al-Qaeda Is Inefficient To Prevent New Attacks In Europe And USA

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Half The Patients With Bipolar Disorder Suffers Work, Social Or Family Disabilities

Such was the conclusion obtained in a study conducted at the University of Granada that was recently awarded a prize in the IV Spain-Portugal Meeting on Therapeutical Adherence held in Oporto (Portugal). This research study analyzed the factors associated to higher work, social and family disabilities in a sample of 108 patients suffering from bipolar… Seguir Leyendo Half The Patients With Bipolar Disorder Suffers Work, Social Or Family Disabilities

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Gene Combinations Are Found To Be Related To Hip Osteoporosis In Postmenopausal Women

Women with osteoporosis in their hip suffer menopause two years earlier than healthy women, a study conducted at the University of Granada says. Additionally, although further study is required, researchers have found at least three genetic markers associated with osteoporosis in the hip in postmenopausal women. Osteoporosis in the hip increases the risk of suffering… Seguir Leyendo Gene Combinations Are Found To Be Related To Hip Osteoporosis In Postmenopausal Women

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Exposure To Organochloride Pesticides Affects Semen Quality

Two in 10 young people in South East Spain have poor sperm density, which involves requiring more time to accomplish fertilization. The most common means of exposure to pesticides is food and other household products. According to a study conducted at the University of Granada, combined exposure to organochlorides significantly alters semen quality in young… Seguir Leyendo Exposure To Organochloride Pesticides Affects Semen Quality

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General Cognitive Performance Of Patients With Acquired Brain Injury Improved By Neuropsychological Treatment

Researchers at the University of Granada have proved that neuropsychological rehabilitation helps in significantly reducing cognitive, emotional and behavioural after-effects in patients with acquired brain injury, generaly due to traumatic brain injury and ictus. These patients should not wait to be treated later by the social services, since early intervention (within six months after the… Seguir Leyendo General Cognitive Performance Of Patients With Acquired Brain Injury Improved By Neuropsychological Treatment

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In Vulnerable People, OCD Can Be Triggered By Collectibles

Although collecting articles with moderation has good psychological effects on collectors, this habit can become a psychological disorder. The massive marketing campaigns launched by publishing houses at the start of the academic year can cause people bound to suffer obsessive-compulsive disorder to develop this pathology before. The fact is that collecting articles without control is… Seguir Leyendo In Vulnerable People, OCD Can Be Triggered By Collectibles

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Eating Disorders And Body Dissatisfaction Is Double In Muslim Teenagers Than In Christian

The incidence of eating disorders was found to be 2.3-fold higher among Muslim adolescents than among their Christian classmates. Similarly, body dissatisfaction was 1.8-fold higher in the former group. Finally, as a general conclusion, an average of one in four adolescents suffers some type of eating disorder, and 15% suffers body dissatisfaction. These were the… Seguir Leyendo Eating Disorders And Body Dissatisfaction Is Double In Muslim Teenagers Than In Christian

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Six Out Of Ten Male Drug-addicts Abuse Their Partners, A Study Says

According to a study conducted at the Department of Pedagogy of the University of Granada, about six out of ten male drug-abusers direct some type of violence against their intimate partners. Thus, the study revealed a high rate of domestic violence both pysical and psychological by male drug-abusers against women. The study also detailed the… Seguir Leyendo Six Out Of Ten Male Drug-addicts Abuse Their Partners, A Study Says

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What Influence Does The Doctor’s Gender Have On Patient Expectations On Decision Making

When a general practitioner (GP, primary care physician) is female, patients want her to allow them to become involved in the management of their health problem, especially when it is a family health issue or a cold. They dearly expect their family doctor to listen to them, keep them informed, consider their opinions, much more… Seguir Leyendo What Influence Does The Doctor’s Gender Have On Patient Expectations On Decision Making

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Preterm Mothers’ Milk Contains Less Antioxidants Than Mothers Completing Their Gestation

A study conducted at the University of Granada and at the University Hospital San Cecilio revealed that preterm mothers’ milk contains low concentrations of coenzyme Q10. This is a complex of great medical importance, due both to its antioxidant capacity and to its role as a component of the electron transport chain, among other functions.… Seguir Leyendo Preterm Mothers’ Milk Contains Less Antioxidants Than Mothers Completing Their Gestation