~~~~~~ NEUROFEEDBACK NEWS ALERT ~ Week of November 17th, 2003 ~~~~~~~~~~

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Model of autism: increased ratio of excitation/inhibition in key neural systems.

Some forms of autism may be caused by an increased ratio of
excitation/inhibition in sensory, mnemonic, social and emotional systems.
(Similar to my model, except that testosterone and estrogen underlie this E/I
ratio).
More info:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=A14606691&lis\
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The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy: Building and Rebuilding the Human Brain
by Louis Cozolino
Argues that an understanding of neural functioning can aid psychotherapeutic
clinicians in their practice.
More info:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0393703673/top100
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Animal model to study the neurodevelopmental causes of autism?
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14606692

The time course of attentional focusing in dyslexic and normally reading
children.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14607143

Comorbid psychiatric disorders in youth in juvenile detention.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14609885

Model of autism
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14606691

Amygdala and autism
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14606694

Unintentional traumatic brain injury in children
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14621498

The relation between brain MRI lesions and depressive symptoms in multiple
sclerosis.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14604264

Fibromyalgia
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14610300

Gender in the Familial Association Between ADHD and Major Depression.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14614336

Depression and dysphoria effects on the interpersonal perception of negative and
positive moods and caring relationships
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14609500

Microstructure of sleep in depressed patients according to the cyclic
alternating pattern.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14612222

Treatment of PTSDs
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14620415

Risk Factors for Course of PTSD Among Vietnam Veterans
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14622073

Cortical Mechanisms of Feature-based Attentional Control.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14615298

Complex independent component analysis of frequency-domain EEG data.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14622887

Cerebral blood flow during meditative prayer
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14620252

Continuous or emergent EEG
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14615839

Anticipatory cortico-cortical interactions
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14618284

Exploring the association between cannabis use and depression.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14616175

Depression and cognitive functioning in alcoholism.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14616178

Neuroadaptive effects of active versus passive drug administration in addiction
research.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14607079

The differential disinhibition effect of marijuana use on violent behavior
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14621345

Dopamine transporter as target for drug development of cocaine dependence
medications.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14612141

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