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Half the patients with bipolar disorder suffer work, social or family disabilities

According to the study, 50% of patients suffering from bipolar disorder suffers some type of work, social and family disability, and approximately 20% present some disorder at the three levels. This was the conclusion drawn in a cientific article recently published in the prestigious journal Psychiatry Research, prepared by Dr. Luis Gutiérrez Rojas, a member… Seguir Leyendo Half the patients with bipolar disorder suffer 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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Neuropsychological treatment reduces after-effects in patients with acquired brain injury

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 Neuropsychological treatment reduces after-effects in patients with acquired brain injury

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Collectibles can trigger obsessive-compulsive disorder in vulnerable people

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 a symptom of this serious psychological disorder -one of which most known variants is Diogenes syndrom- and of… Seguir Leyendo Collectibles can trigger obsessive-compulsive disorder in vulnerable people

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Playability or what a video game must feature to be successful

What are the characteristics that a video game must have to be entertaining? Why do players prefer some video games to others? What is the difference between a game and an educational multiplayer video game? All these questions were answered by a research carried out by José Luís González Sánchez and conducted by professor Francisco… Seguir Leyendo Playability or what a video game must feature to be successful

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Eating disorders and body dissatisfaction 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 double in Muslim teenagers than in Christian

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6 out of 10 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 6 out of 10 male drug-addicts abuse their partners, a study says

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When the doctor is a woman, patients expect them to be involved in decision making

When the family doctor is a woman, patients expect her to let them get involved in the management of their health problem, especially when it is a family health problem or a cold. However, patients have even greater expectations of their family doctor «listening to them, keeping them informed and considering their opinions than in… Seguir Leyendo When the doctor is a woman, patients expect them to be involved in decision making

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Elderly drivers have higher crash rates in non problematic environments than other drivers

Drivers aged over 60 have higher crash rates in non problematic operating environments -as in junctions- than drivers of other age groups. Although elderly drivers present deteriorated driving abilities, they have proved to be more cautious, to compensate such deficiencies. This way, older drivers avoid engaging in risky behaviours like speeding, passing dangerously or driving… Seguir Leyendo Elderly drivers have higher crash rates in non problematic environments than other drivers