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Brain Blogging Carnival | By May 15, 2009 | By Shaheen E Lakhan, MS, MEd, PhD | 2 Comments
Brain Blogging, Forty-Fifth Edition
Welcome to the forty-fifth edition of Brain Blogging. In this round, we discuss new trials using stem cells for stroke, the neurobiology of empathy, if brain tonics really work, the connection between obesity and mental illness, and many more topics.
Remember, we review the latest blogs related to the brain and mind that go beyond the basic sciences into a more human and multidimensional perspective. You can check out our archive for past editions. Read more →
- Brain Blogging, Forty-Fourth Edition
- Brain Blogging, Forty-Third Edition
- Brain Blogging, Forty-Second Edition
- Brain Blogging, Forty-First Edition
- Brain Blogging, Fortieth Edition
- Brain Blogging, Thirty-Ninth Edition
- Brain Blogging, Thirty-Eight Edition
- Brain Blogging, Thirty-Seventh Edition
- Brain Blogging, Thirty-Sixth Edition
- Brain Blogging, Thirty-Fifth Edition
- Brain Blogging, Thirty-Fourth Edition
Welcome to the forty-fourth edition of Brain Blogging. In this round, we discuss the innate ability to empathize, the connection between moral disgust and foul smells, whether antidepressants (and antipsychotics) really work by making you hungry, and many more topics. Remember, we review the latest... Read more →
Welcome to the forty-third edition of Brain Blogging. In this round, we discuss brain electrical rhythms, the efficacy of subliminal messages, the rising epidemic of “Internet Asperger’s Syndrome,” and few more topics. Remember, we review the latest blogs related to the brain and mind... Read more →
Welcome to the forty-second edition of Brain Blogging. In this round, we discuss the profession of neurology, the transforming power of stroke, whether suicidal behaviors should make the DSM V, potential location of autism genes, and many more topics. Remember, we review the latest blogs related to the... Read more →
Welcome to the forty-first edition of Brain Blogging. In this round, we discuss the likelihood of bipolar children becoming bipolar adults, problems with learning during multi-tasking, how magnets can improve your mood, and many more topics. Remember, we review the latest blogs related to the brain and... Read more →
Welcome to the fortieth edition of Brain Blogging. In this round, we discuss how to beat the aging process, what really is cognition, fooling the doctors, and many more topics. Remember, we review the latest blogs related to the brain and mind that go beyond the basic sciences into a more human and multidimensional... Read more →
Welcome to the thirty-ninth edition of Brain Blogging. In this round, we discuss the future of computer-assisted cognitive therapy, electrical brain stimulation for bad drivers, mad cow disease, and many more topics. Remember, we review the latest blogs related to the brain and mind that go beyond the... Read more →
Welcome to the thirty-eight edition of Brain Blogging. In this round, we cover a series on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), how the brain continuously repairs itself, and a recently approved anti-psychotic drug Invega. Remember, we review the latest blogs related to the brain and mind that go beyond... Read more →
Welcome to the thirty-seventh edition of Brain Blogging. In this round, we try to uncover the neuropathology of Asperger’s syndrome, correlate sleep disturbances with chronic fatigue syndrome, link OCD to specific neuroanatomy, and discuss several brain fitness techniques. Remember, we review the... Read more →
Welcome to the thirty-sixth edition of Brain Blogging. In this round, we cover the diagnostic dilemma in ADHD, novel radiological therapies for Aspergers, unravel cross-gender studies, and discuss personal stories of escaping depression through creativity. Remember, we review the latest blogs related... Read more →
Welcome to the thirty-fifth edition of Brain Blogging. In this round, we cover the power of brain tumors in self identification, unconventional uses for classic anti-psychotics, the chemical nature of anger, and debate whether stress is real, and if so, how to deal with it. If you were left out, just... Read more →
Welcome to the thirty-fourth edition of Brain Blogging. In this round, we cover a range of methods to improve cognition, memory, and brain power — from eating celery to meditation. If you were left out, just leave a comment with your blog entry. Don’t worry, we’ll format it to match... Read more →
Thursday, July 2, 2009
- Marijuana Withdrawal Syndrome
- Autism - No Need For A Cure?
- Are Humans Hard-Wired to Torture?
- Free Will and the Philosophy of Science
- Therapy and Medication - Where's the Breaking News?
- Emotions and the Brain
- Clearing the Haze - Is Marijuana Addictive?
- How Many Babies Is Too Many?
- Is Sugar the New Cocaine?
- What is Free Will?
- Recent Drug Warnings About Suicide
- Reflections on Plasticity
- Lithium as a Neuroprotectant?
- Logistical Barriers to Stem Cell Research
- Transparency in the Pharmaceutical Industry
- Topical Morphine - An Experimental Approach to Chronic Pain
- Be a Doctor! The Hours are Great!
- Time for a Change - Gender Reassignment
- Is Obesity Contagious?
- The Hidden Dangers of Soy
- Prevention of Adolescent Depression
- Drugs and Pharmacology, Sixteenth Edition
- Get By With a Little Help From Your Friends
- Communication is Key to Appropriate Antibiotic Use
- Time for a Change – Gender Reassignment
- Common Treatment Ineffective for Autism
- Marijuana Withdrawal Syndrome
- NSAIDs – Prevention or Just Delay of Dementia?
- What is Proprioception?
- Who Should Decide the Survivability of Newborns?
- Reflections on Plasticity
- Death and Dying in Tough Economic Times
- Medicate or Educate? – Just Pop a Polypill
- Dressing for Success? – the White Coat Dilemma
- What is Free Will?
- Clearing the Haze – Is Marijuana Addictive?
- Migraine Uncovered – Interview with Dr. Cady, Headache Expert
- Brain Blogging, Forty-Fifth Edition
- Barriers to Emergency Contraception
- Medical Controversy – When Does Life Begin?
- "You are also profiteering off of those who are “addicted,” and there’s usually ...
- I have been THC free for many years (after many years of daily use) and never ex...
- Please take a look at this article and see that we paranoid pro-pot-people have ...
- Bryan,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. If you are equating food or exercise ...
- Samantha, you're in a ridiculous state of denial about marijuana addiction. I wa...
- From my own experience it is very important to look into hormone disturbances. I...
- Hello, I am not at all opposed to the idea that marijuana can be addictive for s...
- I agree with Joseph's comment and many of the points that Samantha makes as well...
- Plasticity just makes me happy. You should read or hear what the program all in ...
- Great post, I have been studying depression also. But I took another approach.
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- Cognative behavioral therapy for some adolescents in a productive enviornment wi...
- Not BS!!!!! I'm 24 years old and I never smoked Marijuana more than twice a year...
- The author is certainly taking a beating from those who seem a little defensive ...
- I left the personal anecdotes for last in a 3-part series, intending them to ser...
- There are some thoughtful and some not-so-thoughtful comments here. The article ...
- "Only through steady experience and repetition does our brain lay the groundwork...
- I am happy to hear that therapy proved to be an effective treatment alternative ...
- "Addiction isn’t a symptom of anything but itself. The root causes of addiction ...
- Should have added, "in my opinion" to the final sentence, yes....
- Dirk, could you cite the study which has proven that, or if it is your personal ...
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