THE PSYCHWATCH NEWSLETTER

Volume IV, Issue 32

Week Ending: August 11, 2001

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Edited By: Chris Nuesell, PhD 

           Fritz Galette, PhD

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                      ***** PSYCH IN THE NEWS *****

1) "Teamwork characterizes surgical teams that are faster learners of 

    new procedures, suggests O.R. study"- Eurekalert, 8/7/01. 

   <http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2001-08/ifor-tcs080701.php>

2) "Chess Pros Rely on Database in Brain to Win"- Reuters Health,

    8/8/01. 

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3) "UK Scientists on Track of Autism Genes"- 8/6/01. 

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4) "ADHD and Tic Disorders in Children Corrected with Guanfacine"- 

    Yale, 7/31/01. 

5) Depression:

  a) "Depression Common During Pregnancy"- AP, 8/2/01. 

  b) "Physical ailments in elderly could signal depression"- 

Eurekalert,

      8/3/01.

6) "Alcohol researchers localize brain region that anticipates reward"- 

    Eurekalert, 8/3/01. 

7) "Study Links Suicide Rate, Adoptions"- AP, 8/6/01. 

8) "Family Conflict May Help Drive Teens to Drink"- Reuters 

    Health, 8/8/01.

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