Medications
FDA approves first drug meant to ease Alzheimer's-linked agitation
A medication to treat agitation in Alzheimer's patients now has approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
May 12, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Sibling aggression and abuse go beyond rivalry—bullying within a family can have lifelong repercussions
Nearly 80% of U.S. children grow up with a sibling. For many, brothers and sisters are life companions, close confidants and sharers of memories. But siblings also are natural competitors for parents' attention. When brothers ...
Mar 1, 2023
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Neuroscience
Pioneering machine learning technique on the hypothalamus gives insight into nature of aggression
Have you ever been cut off while driving and found yourself swearing and laying on the horn? Or come home from a long day at work and lashed out at whoever left the dishes unwashed? From petty anger to the devastating violence ...
Jan 6, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Pediatric brain cancer is rare. A doctor explains why some kids are more vulnerable than others
The odds that a doctor will diagnose your child with pediatric cancer are slim, and the chances of a brain cancer diagnosis are even smaller.
Sep 30, 2022
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Medical research
Narcissism linked to aggression in review of 437 studies
A comprehensive analysis of 437 studies from around the world provides the best evidence to date that narcissism is an important risk factor for both aggression and violence, researchers said.
May 25, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
New prostate cancer urine test shows how aggressive disease is
New prostate cancer urine test shows how aggressive disease is and could reduce invasive biopsies
Apr 27, 2021
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Dentistry
Most dentists have experienced aggression from patients
Roughly half of U.S. dentists experienced verbal or reputational aggression by patients in the past year, and nearly one in four endured physical aggression, according to a new study led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry.
Oct 26, 2020
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Health
Frequent soft drink consumption may make adolescents more aggressive
A study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham has shown that frequent soft drink consumption by adolescents may contribute to aggressive behavior over time.
Aug 25, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Home urine test for prostate cancer could revolutionize diagnosis
A simple urine test under development for prostate cancer detection can now use urine samples collected at home—according to new research from University of East Anglia and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
Nov 29, 2019
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Non-pharmacologic treatments may be more effective for psychiatric symptoms of dementia
For patients with dementia who have symptoms of aggression and agitation, interventions such as outdoor activities, massage and touch therapy may be more effective treatments than medication in some cases, suggests a study ...
Oct 14, 2019
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