BCIA Continuing Education Posts

The BioSource Faculty Explain Peer-Reviewed Science

Dec 117 min read

Prescription Drugs Can Cause Depression

Older patients are particularly vulnerable to drug-induced depression because of age-related physiological changes and polypharmacy.

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The Basal Ganglia Are More Than a Motor Circuit

BioSource Faculty

Nov 915 min read

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The Basal Ganglia Are More Than a Motor Circuit

The basal ganglia are involved in psychopathology and a broad range of cognitive, affective, and motivational processes.

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Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 2: Addiction

BioSource Faculty

Nov 717 min read

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Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 2: Addiction

The Scott-Kaiser modification of the Peniston Protocol plus rehabilitation for substance use disorder has achieved a rating of probably effi

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Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 6: Stress

BioSource Faculty

Nov 723 min read

Stress

Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 6: Stress

Our prosocial actions can protect us from the harmful effects of major life changes

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5-Min Science: HRV Biofeedback Can Improve Children's Attention

Fred Shaffer

Nov 35 min read

HRV Biofeedback

5-Min Science: HRV Biofeedback Can Improve Children's Attention

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(1)

HRV biofeedback improves attention.

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Decoding the Amygdala's Complex Functions

BioSource Faculty

Oct 2618 min read

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Decoding the Amygdala's Complex Functions

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(2)

The amygdala plays a pivotal role in many emotional, cognitive, and motivational processes.

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Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 7: Emotion

BioSource Faculty

Oct 2339 min read

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Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 7: Emotion

Mindfulness research has challenged the popular belief that we should be able to dismiss difficult emotions.

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5-Min Science: Brain-Wide Reorganization After Traumatic Brain Injury

BioSource Faculty

Oct 174 min read

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5-Min Science: Brain-Wide Reorganization After Traumatic Brain Injury

TBI led to significant reorganization of inhibitory circuits.

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5-Min Science: Latest Findings on Alzheimer's Progression

BioSource Faculty

Oct 166 min read

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5-Min Science: Latest Findings on Alzheimer's Progression

The temporal and parietal lobes are the earliest affected, and the frontal and occipital lobes are the latest.

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5-Min Science: Managing Cardiovascular Health Protects the Brain

BioSource Faculty

Oct 126 min read

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5-Min Science: Managing Cardiovascular Health Protects the Brain

Managing heart health early in life can significantly reduce the risk of stroke and cognitive decline later in life.

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5-Min Science: Stress Alters the Gut Microbiome and Immunity

BioSource Faculty

Oct 115 min read

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5-Min Science: Stress Alters the Gut Microbiome and Immunity

The vagus nerve connects Brunner’s glands to the central amygdala, responsible for processing fear and anxiety.

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5-Min Science: The Salience Network is Doubled in Depression

BioSource Faculty

Oct 104 min read

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5-Min Science: The Salience Network is Doubled in Depression

Individuals with depression have a brain network nearly twice as large as those without the disorder.

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The Vagus Nerve's Role in Heart Rate Variability

BioSource Faculty

Sep 2414 min read

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The Vagus Nerve's Role in Heart Rate Variability

Vagal activity and parasympathetic nervous system function produce respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) and heart rate variability (HRV).

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Add the Body Roundness Index (BRI) To Your Assessment Toolkit

BioSource Faculty

Sep 149 min read

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Add the Body Roundness Index (BRI) To Your Assessment Toolkit

The body roundness index (BRI) has been proposed as an alternative to BMI to provide a more accurate representation of body shape.

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BioSource Faculty

Sep 812 min read

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Debunking the "Addictive Personality"

Research indicates that no single personality type is predisposed to addiction.

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Little Brains Wire Themselves to Their World

BioSource Faculty

Sep 87 min read

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Little Brains Wire Themselves to Their World

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.(1)

Neural plasticity allows infants to adapt to their surroundings, forming the foundation for future learning, behavior, and health.

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The Cerebellum Regulates More Than Movement

BioSource Faculty

Sep 215 min read

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The Cerebellum Regulates More Than Movement

The cerebellum critically contributes to cognitive, affective, and motivational processes.

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When Should Physicians Test for FOXP1 and FOXP2 Mutations?

BioSource Faculty

Aug 2812 min read

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When Should Physicians Test for FOXP1 and FOXP2 Mutations?

FOXP1 and FOXP2 mutations have been implicated in neurodevelopmental disorders and autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

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Address MTHFR Gene Mutations to Treat Psychological Disorders More Effectively

BioSource Faculty

Aug 2510 min read

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Address MTHFR Gene Mutations to Treat Psychological Disorders More Effectively

Even with a folate-rich diet, those with MTHFR mutations may still struggle to get enough active folate.

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Functional Medicine: Addressing Root Causes for Lasting Health

BioSource Faculty

Aug 2419 min read

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Functional Medicine: Addressing Root Causes for Lasting Health

Functional medicine is a patient-centered, science-based approach that aims to identify and address the root causes of disease.

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