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Russian drones struck a Ukrainian port on the Danube River, driving global wheat and corn prices higher as
2023-08-02 17:57

GE Aerospace, Transdigm, CVC Eye Bids for L3Harris Unit
General Electric Co.’s aerospace unit, Transdigm Group Inc. and CVC Capital Partners are among potential suitors for the
2023-08-02 17:19

Singapore’s Sky-High Rents Show First Signs of Cooling
Singapore’s rental price growth slowed in the second quarter, cooling a years-long boom that has sapped affordability and
2023-08-02 17:18

Donald Trump: What have Mike Pence and Ron DeSantis said about the charges?
Mr Trump is being indicted for allegedly plotting to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
2023-08-02 16:58

Wheat and Corn Surge as Russia Hits Danube River Port in Ukraine
Wheat and corn jumped after Russian drones damaged a Ukrainian port facility on the Danube river, adding to
2023-08-02 16:28

Typhoon Khanun slams into Okinawa after two deadly East Asia storms
Dozens die and thousands are evacuated as a deadly typhoon season begins.
2023-08-02 16:17

UK Should Streamline EU’s Key ESG Test, Advisory Group Says
A cornerstone of the European Union’s sustainable finance package should be streamlined by the UK to make it
2023-08-02 16:16

Australia Could Extend TikTok Ban to WeChat, Senate Report Says
Australia should consider extending a ban on TikTok from government devises to include WeChat, a panel of lawmakers
2023-08-02 15:54

ADHD symptoms in children can be transformed with brain stimulation therapy
Stimulating the brain using electrodes could help ease symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, a study has found. Transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS) works by sending a mild electrical current to the brain through two electrodes on the scalp. The study, led by researchers from the University of Surrey and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem – and published in the Translational Psychiatry journal, explored the use of tRNS alongside cognitive training as a treatment for ADHD. Roi Cohen Kadosh, head of the School of Psychology and professor of cognitive neuroscience at the University of Surrey, said: “I believe that the scientific community is duty-bound to investigate and develop evermore effective and longer-lasting treatments for ADHD.” The clinical trial included 23 newly diagnosed and unmedicated children between the ages of six and 12, who were recruited from groups referred to the ADHD clinic by doctors, teachers, psychologists or parents. Researchers at the computerised neurotherapy lab at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem administered tRNS during cognitive training each weekday over a two-week period. The parents of 55% of the group reported “significant clinical improvement” in ADHD symptoms to researchers, compared to 17% in a control group that was given placebo brain simulation. Prof Kadosh said the findings demonstrate the treatment “has the potential to transform the lives of children and their families”. Future studies, with larger and more varied samples, should help establish this as a viable therapy for ADHD, and help us understand the underlying mechanisms of the disorder Dr Mor Nahum ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder and symptoms include hyperactivity, an inability to focus and impulsiveness. According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice), it is present in about 5% of children globally. Researchers are now preparing to start a larger clinical trial using tRNS and cognitive training. “If successful, this approach will be approved as a medical device for ADHD by the United States Food and Drug Administration,” Prof Kadosh said. Dr Mor Nahum is co-lead of the study and head of the computerised neurotherapy lab at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She added: “This is an important first step in offering new therapeutic options for ADHD. “Future studies, with larger and more varied samples, should help establish this as a viable therapy for ADHD, and help us understand the underlying mechanisms of the disorder.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Black LGBTQ+ icons everyone should know Ashley James: ‘We have a totally warped idea of what a mum should be’ Host Maya Jama’s glamorous Love Island outfits cost over £10,000
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Thailand Raises Key Rate to 9-Year High as Recovery Intact
Thailand’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in nine years, amid concerns about
2023-08-02 15:25

Rice Supply Faces New Threat as Thailand Urges Crop Curbs
Thailand has urged farmers to reduce their rice planting to save water following poor rainfall, a move that
2023-08-02 15:15

Taylor Wimpey Says UK House Prices Rising in Face of Cool Demand
UK homebuilder Taylor Wimpey Plc says house prices have stayed resilient even as soaring mortgage rates cool demand.
2023-08-02 14:54