Articles Tagged With: attention
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Localized Slow Wave Sleep in the Awake but Inattentive Brain
Electroencephalogram studies of humans during periods of “mind wandering” and “mind blanking” have shown regional changes that suggest parts of the brain may be asleep while other areas are activated.
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Childhood Diseases Associated with Antibiotic Exposure During Infancy
A population-based cohort study showed that exposure to antibiotics during the first two years of life is associated with increased rates of subsequently developing asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, celiac disease, and obesity.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Presenting with persistent inattentiveness and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity severe enough to interfere with functioning, and occurring in more than one setting, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood, with evidence of impairment often continuing into adult years.
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‘Overwhelming’ Media Attention Placed on Hospital after Shooting
After a 2012 mass shooting occurred inside a movie theater in Aurora, CO, University of Colorado Hospital experienced an “overwhelming” amount of media interest from news outlets across the nation and around the world, recalls spokesperson Dan Weaver.