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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

Although collecting articles with moderation has good psychological effects on collectors, this habit can become a psychological disorder. Porcelain dolls, precious stones, world thimbles, watches, fans, dinosaurs, language courses, and tanks and ships in parts are some of the collections that often crowd our stands The massive marketing campaigns launched by publishing houses at the… 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

Researchers at the University of Granada have created a video game that will serve as a model to assess all aspects related to video games; it has also established a conceptual framework that will allow experts to assess players’ experiences. The researchers based their study on their own experiences in previous projects where they developed… Seguir Leyendo Playability Or What A Video Game Must Feature To Be Successful

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Eating Disorders And Body Dissatisfaction Is 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 Is Double In Muslim Teenagers Than In Christian

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Six Out Of Ten Male Drug-Addicts Abuse Their Partners

A research conducted at the University of Granada has revealed a high rate of gender-based violence –both physical and psychological– directed by drug-addict men against their partners. The study also detailed the type of violence perpetrated. Personal control, sexual abuse, emotional neglect and emotional blackmail out of guilt are the most prevalent forms of abuse… Seguir Leyendo Six Out Of Ten Male Drug-Addicts Abuse Their Partners

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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

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Preterm Mothers’ Milk Contains Less Antioxidants Than Mothers Completing Their Gestation

A study conducted at the University of Granada and at the University Hospital San Cecilio revealed that preterm mother’s milk contains lower concentrations of coenzyme Q10, which  is a complex of great medical importance. To the purpose of this research, scientists took a sample of 30 nursing mothers, of which 15 had completed their gestation… Seguir Leyendo Preterm Mothers’ Milk Contains Less Antioxidants Than Mothers Completing Their Gestation

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Researchers Identify The Genotype Of Disorders Causing Cardiac Sudden Death Syndrome

Long QT syndrome approximately affects one in every 2,500 people ­-mainly young people. It can cause torsade de pointes episodes, which can trigger sudden death. This study was conducted by researchers of the Hospital Virgen de las Nieves of the University of Granada. The genetic analyses were performed by the laboratory Lorgen in the Health… Seguir Leyendo Researchers Identify The Genotype Of Disorders Causing Cardiac Sudden Death Syndrome

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Drug-Abusers Have Difficulty To Recognize Negative Emotions As Wrath, Fear And Sadness

University of Granada scientists have been the first to analyze the relation between drug abuse and recognition of basic emotions (happiness, surprise, wrath, fear, sadness and disgust). This study was carried out with a sample including 123 polysubstance abusers and 67 no-drug users. University of Granada scientists have been the first to analyze the relation… Seguir Leyendo Drug-Abusers Have Difficulty To Recognize Negative Emotions As Wrath, Fear And Sadness

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A Study Warns About The Danger Entailed In ‘Benevolent Sexism’ And In Men’s Apparently Positive Attitudes Towards Women

A world pioneer research conducted at the University of Granada revealed that society tends to exonerate men from sexual violence within the couple if the man is kind to his wife.  More than 700 university students aged 18-24 took part of this research A research conducted at the University of Granada warns about the negative… Seguir Leyendo A Study Warns About The Danger Entailed In ‘Benevolent Sexism’ And In Men’s Apparently Positive Attitudes Towards Women