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Elekta to Highlight Next Generation MEG System for Studying Brain Activity at American Epilepsy Society Meeting

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 2, 2010 At the American Epilepsy Society's 64th Annual Meeting, December 3-7 in San Antonio, Elekta will demonstrate its latest generation magnetoencephalography (MEG) platform for investigating human brain activity, ...


DynaVox Mayer-Johnson and Autism-Community.com Partner to Provide Autism Resources and Information for Families

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 30, 2010 DynaVox Mayer-Johnson and Autism-Community.com are collaborating to bring expanded resources and networking opportunities to families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. This relationship brings together the world's ...

Walking Slows Progression of Alzheimer's

CHICAGO , Nov. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Walking may slow cognitive decline in adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease, as well as in healthy adults, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the ...

Al Roker Talks to Children About Alzheimer's Disease on Alzheimer's Foundation of America's First 'Together for Care' Telethon

NEW YORK , Nov. 23, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Highlighting the potentially crushing impact on young children and teens when a loved one has Alzheimer's disease, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America will feature a heartwarming ...

Atria Senior Living Launches Innovative New Resource for Families, Staff in Conjunction With Alzheimer's Awareness Month

Continued use of Best Friends™ approach to Alzheimer's care revealed in new book to benefit Atria residents, families and dementia caregivers LOUISVILLE, Ky. , Nov. 19, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Atria Senior Living Group, one of the nation's ...

Hope on the Horizon for Alzheimer's Patients and Caregivers

USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Institute researchers to discuss latest advances, including new medications in the pipeline TAMPA, Fla. , Nov. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, America's biopharmaceutical research companies highlighted the 98 ...

Chemicals in Cigarette Smoke, Auto Exhaust and French Fries Accelerate the Development of Alzheimer's Disease

(Can Curry, Wine and Apple Skins Offer an Antidote?) NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- There is growing evidence that exposure to a group of chemicals known as type-2 alkenes -- which are found in the smoke inhaled ...

Universal Health Services Completes Acquisition of Psychiatric Solutions

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Nov. 15, 2010 Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) ("UHS") announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSYS) ("PSI"). UHS's strategic ...

World Experts Gather For Conference To Promote Equity In Mental Health

NEWTON, Mass., Nov. 15, 2010 More than 500 mental health researchers, practitioners, and advocates representing over 40 countries will gather for the Sixth World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral ...

Reducing the Stigma of Mental Illness in the Latino/a Population: Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute Conference Focuses on Impact of Immigration on Mental Health

CHICAGO, Nov. 12, 2010 Now in its fourth year, the Annual Latino Mental Health Conference, held on October 24, 2010 by the Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, offered an ...

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Placenta's Role in Maternal Mental Health

Placenta's Role in Maternal Mental Health

New research published in Brain Medicine has found that the placenta can influence maternal mental health ( ). The placenta has 13 different isoforms of...

ADHD in Adulthood: Personal Stories and the Need for Evolving Guidelines

ADHD in Adulthood: Personal Stories and the Need for Evolving Guidelines

From Character Flaws to Neurodivergence: Jia Sung’s Journey to ADHD Diagnosis As a child, Jia Sung faced challenges in school. Her report cards often included comments such as “intelligent but doesn’t apply herself” or “has a really hard ...

Exploring the Effects of Likes on Young People's Mood

Exploring the Effects of Likes on Young People's Mood

Young people are more sensitive to social media feedback than adults, with likes directly influencing their mood and engagement. This finding intensifies concerns about the effects...

Why Depression Heightens Negative Experiences?

Why Depression Heightens Negative Experiences?

Depression changes brain circuits, over-activating neurons for negative stimuli and suppressing those for positive experiences as found by scientists from the Institut Pasteur, CNRS, and affiliated institutions, published in the journal ...

Tackling Global Gambling Harms: A Public Health Crisis

Tackling Global Gambling Harms: A Public Health Crisis

Stronger global regulatory measures are required to reduce commercial gambling’s influence on global health and well-being. It is estimated that 80 million adults worldwide suffer from a gambling condition or problematic gambling ( ). In addition to participants with first-hand knowledge of the negative effects of gambling, the Commission assembled a multidisciplinary group of top authorities in public health, global health policy, risk management, and regulatory policy. "Gambling poses a threat to public health, the control of which requires a substantial expansion and tightening of gambling industry regulation," the Commissioners identified after analyzing the literature and the data produced by a systematic review and meta-analysis. Most people assume gambling as traditional Las Vegas casino or buying lottery tickets. At present, the reality of gambling involves large technology companies deploying a variety of techniques, so people engage more frequently that can be harmful. Harms from gambling include physical and mental health problems, relationship breakdown, heightened risk of suicide and domestic violence, increased crime, loss of employment and financial losses. Anyone with a mobile phone now has access to what is essentially a casino in their pocket, 24 hours a day . Highly sophisticated marketing and technology make it easier to start, and harder to stop gambling, and many products now use design mechanics to encourage repeated and longer engagement. The global growth trajectory of this industry is phenomenal. Effective and well-resourced regulatory controls and international leadership are urgently needed to reduce the impact of commercial gambling on public health and protect progress on UN Sustainable Development Goals. Extent of Gambling Disorder A systematic review and meta-analysis conducted for the Commission estimates that approximately 448·7 million adults worldwide experience any risk gambling , where individuals experience at least one behavioural symptom or adverse personal, social or health consequence of gambling. The new analysis also estimates that gambling disorder could affect 15·8% of adults and 26·4% of adolescents who gamble using online casinos or slot products , and 8·9% of the adults and 16·3% of the adolescents who gamble using sports betting products . Online casino and online sports betting are two of the most rapidly expanding areas for commercial gambling globally. Commercial gambling is associated with financial losses and the risk of financial ruin. Still, it is also associated with physical and mental health problems, relationship and family breakdown, heightened risk of suicide and domestic violence, increased crime against property and people, and loss of employment. The Commission report notes that this impact is not spread evenly through populations, and specific groups face an elevated risk of harms. These include children and adolescents who are routinely exposed to advertising of gambling products in ways that were unprecedented before the digital revolution. In addition, gambling is often embedded into the architecture of video games. Speaking about those who are most vulnerable, Dr Kristiana Siste, Commissioner, of the Universitas Indonesia, said: “We need to take action to protect children from the harms of gambling. We know that early exposure to gambling increases the risk of developing gambling disorders later in life, and children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to the allure of easy money and the game-like designs of online gambling.” Role of the Gambling Industry in Protecting and Promoting its Interests The Commission report describes how a complex ecosystem underlies the commercial gambling sector’s promotion of products and protection of its interests. This includes innovative digital marketing approaches rooted in deep surveillance to target consumers online, widespread sports and broadcast media sponsorship, and fintech. The Commission report also raises concerns about how the commercial gambling sector undermines legitimate science on the impact of gambling, reframes discussions about gambling to promote individual responsibility and consumer freedom, and influences political processes around gambling regulation. Professor Malcolm Sparrow, Commissioner, Harvard Kennedy School, explains the need for increased gambling regulation: “While the industry continues to promote gambling as harmless entertainment, countries and communities are experiencing rapidly increasing threats from gambling harms.” “The Commission urges policy makers to treat gambling as a public health issue, just as we treat other addictive and unhealthy commodities such as alcohol and tobacco. We call for policy makers to make protection from gambling-related harms the primary and dominant regulatory focus, and to insulate the policy making process more effectively from industry influence”, he added. Commercial Gambling Prevalent in Low Income Countries Commercial gambling is available in over 80% of countries globally, with expansion escalating particularly quickly in lower- and middle-income countries , which often have a weak regulatory infrastructure to address this global industry and its harms. A heavy burden of harm falls on individuals who are already socially disadvantaged. Given the widespread and escalating harms associated with gambling, the Commission report highlights multiple ways in which commercial gambling might seriously undermine progress towards UN Sustainable Development Goals . This includes hindering progress in key areas such as reducing inequality and poverty, improving gender equality, and improving health and well-being . In-country Regulation Needed Along with International Efforts The Commission calls for effective gambling regulation to be put in place in all countries, irrespective of whether gambling is legally permitted . This should include reductions in population exposure and the availability of gambling, through prohibitions or restrictions on access, promotion, marketing, and sponsorship. The Commission recommendations also ask for the provision of affordable, universal support and treatment for gambling harms alongside well-resourced social marketing and awareness campaigns to raise awareness of harms. The Commission stresses that global leadership will be needed to ensure gambling is prioritised as a global public health issue. It asks that UN entities, particularly the WHO, and intergovernmental organisations incorporate a focus on gambling harms into their strategies and work plans for improving health and wellbeing broadly. A new international alliance should be established to advocate for reducing gambling harms and to provide leadership in this area, bringing together people who have firsthand experience of gambling-related harm, professional organizations, and researchers. Additionally, the Commission calls for a World Health Assembly resolution addressing the public health aspects of gambling.. Reference: The Lancet Public Health Commission on gambling - (https:...

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