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Science News interviewed David F. Dinges, PhD, professor and chief, Division of Sleep and Chronobiology, regarding a new study which suggests that a full moon deprives people of sleep even when they are shielded from moonlight in a windowless lab.
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A new Penn Medicine study in Drug and Alcohol Dependence found that the epilepsy drug topiramate helped reduce cravings of cocaine and sustain abstinence in addicts, particularly heavy users. The clinical trial follows years of research with topiramate from Kyle M. Kampman, MD, professor in the department of Psychiatry.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on a Penn study of Alzheimer's disease, led by researchers including Steven E. Arnold, MD, which explains that while the research does not prove that vascular disease worsens Alzheimer's, it supports the case for maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle.
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Reuters Health interviewed Edna Foa, PhD, director of the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, about a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry that found prolonged exposure therapy, which Foa developed, was an effective method to treat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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The drug topiramate, typically used to treat epilepsy and more recently weight loss, may also help people addicted to both cocaine and alcohol use less cocaine, particularly heavy users, researchers in the department of Psychiatry at Penn Medicine report in a new study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence.
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Michael Grandner, PhD, instructor in the Department of Psychiatry, was quoted in a Prevention magazine report on the top reasons to get a good night's rest.
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The Wall Street Journal spoke to Steven Berkowitz, MD, director of the Penn Center for Youth and Family Trauma Response and Recovery about how traumatic events can trigger a slew of emotional problems in some survivors, affecting their lives on a variety of levels.
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Addiction specialist Charles O’Brien, MD, PhD, professor of Psychiatry, highlighted some old and new disorders included in the recently-published Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) stemming from the world’s most widely-used drug—coffee.
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Penn Medicine researchers, including
Namni Goel, PhD, research associate professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, have found that adults who routinely had late bedtimes and chronic sleep restriction may be more susceptible to weight gain due to the increased consumption of calories during late-night hours.
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Researchers from Penn Medicine, led by
Philip Gehrman, PhD, assistant professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, found that sleep problems before deployment at least doubled the risk for PTSD in troops and quadrupled it for depression.
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Charles O’Brien, MD, PhD, director of the Center for Studies of Addiction, commented on a new study to Scientific American that could serve as the basis for a new treatment for alcoholics.
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In a surprise, an intensive program to help overweight and obese diabetics lose weight and exercise more did not result in fewer heart problems over 10 years, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer. Look AHEAD trial researchers, including Thomas Wadden, PhD, were quick to point out, though, that the type 2 diabetics who received the intervention did better on "secondary" measures, lowering kidney and eye disease, depression, and disability. They also took fewer medicines and were hospitalized less often. CBS3 also spoke with Robert I. Berkowitz, MD about the study.
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David F. Dinges, PhD, chief, Division of Sleep and Chronobiology, describes the symptoms of sleep deprivation in a
Fast Company report.
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Steven Berkowitz, MD, associate professor of Psychiatry and director of the Penn Youth and Family Trauma Response Program, spoke with Axis Philly about the impromptu memorial erected in the aftermath of the building collapse at 22nd and Market Streets.
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Prevention magazine reports on two Penn Medicine studies regarding sleep. Physically demanding work may lead to over- or under-sleeping, one study, co-authored by Michael Grandner, PhD, instructor in Psychiatry, found. Another study, led by Namni Goel, PhD, research associate professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, found that over-working your brain can disrupt your sleep.
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Robert I. Berkowitz, MD is the senior author and Principal Investigator of a study that
says obese teenagers who lower their body mass index also reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
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The Washington Post reports that middle-of-the-night awakenings are common for many people, and how we deal with this habit is key to getting a good sleep, says sleep expert Michael Grandner, PhD, instructor in Psychiatry and a member of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program. Grandner also commented in a MedPage Today report on a study showing that sleepy men may be sexually aggressive.
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The Washington Post brought together Adrian Raine, PhD, a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and chair of Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania, and American Enterprise Institute scholar and psychiatrist Sally Satel, for a conversation about the promises and pitfalls of brain imagery to explain the biological roots of crime.
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Philip Gehrman, PhD, assistant professor of Psychology, department of Psychiatry, spoke with MedPage Today about research indicating that sleep disturbances -- nightmares, insomnia or both -- appear to be common issues after experiencing a traumatic event.
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Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, including
Michael Grandner, PhD, instructor of Psychiatry, and Michael Perlis, PhD, director, Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program, have found that more sleep is associated with lower suicide risk in those with insomnia.
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Workers with a heavier cognitive workload experience fatigue and sleepiness regardless of how much rest they actually get, Penn Medicine researchers, led by Namni Goel, PhD, research associate professor of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, reported at the SLEEP 2013 meeting.
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James Findley, Ph.D., CBSM, clinical director, Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program, discussed sleep disorders and difficulty maintaining sleep in a Huffington Post article.
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David Sarwer, PhD, a University of Pennsylvania psychologist who counsels weight-loss surgery patients, spoke with the Philadelphia Inquirer about weight-loss procedures and eating behaviors.
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Thomas Wadden, PhD, director of the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders discusses bariatric surgery and why losing weight is so difficult on WHYY's "Radio Times".
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David Yusko, PsyD, clinical director at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, spoke with the Cleveland Plain Dealer for a story on the recently discovered kidnapped victims in Cleveland, Ohio, and the issues they face as they try and heal from the ordeal.
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Thomas Wadden, PhD, director of the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders, was interviewed in the Philadelphia Inquirer about the effectiveness of lap-band surgery.
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Investigators at Penn Medicine are studying what is takes to get a good night's sleep in Philadelphia. WHYY Newsworks reports that Michael Grandner, PhD, instructor in Psychiatry, and his team are studying how and why people sleep in the real world.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer spoke with Adrian Raine, PhD about his research on what makes criminals physically different and how environmental factors, such as parenting and nutrition interact with physical risks to make things better or worse. Dr. Raine also
talked with Scientific American for a Q&A on “The Anatomy of Violence."
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Brain scans may reveal which anti-smoking ads are more effective, suggests a new study led by Daniel D. Langleben, MD, a psychiatrist in the Center for Studies of Addiction, and researchers from the Annenberg Public Policy Center at Penn.
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Michael Grandner, PhD, instructor of Psychiatry and a member of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine program, helped answer some basic questions regarding common sleep myths in a Huffington Post article.
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Adrian Raine, PhD, a professor in the department of Psychiatry, talked with Time’s Healthland for a Q&A feature that covered everything from his new book “The Anatomy of Violence” to the recent Boston bombings.
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) in a precise region of the brain appears to reduce caloric intake and prompt weight loss in obese animal models, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, including Tracy L. Bale, PhD, associate professor of neuroscience in the Perelman School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry .
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In continuing coverage of the Boston bombings, Steven Berkowitz, MD, director of the Penn Center for Youth and Family Trauma Response and Recovery, was a guest on WHYY’s Voices in the Family to discuss the emotional vulnerability that stretches beyond Boston and ways to transcend this national trauma.
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David Sarwer, PhD, associate professor of Psychology in Psychiatry and Surgery, is quoted in a Details magazine article, talking about the desire for more masculine facial definition as the new front line of cosmetic surgery for men.
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CBS 3 spoke with Steven Berkowitz, MD, director of the Penn Center for Youth and Family Trauma Response and Recovery, about coping with high emotions in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon attacks.
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Does exertion of the marathon add another layer of trauma or does it obscure the pain? In continuing coverage of the bombings at the 2013 Boston Marathon, the Huffington Post spoke with David Yusko, PsyD, clinical director at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, to get a mental health perspective.
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Martin Cheatle, PhD was interviewed by the Delaware News Journal about chronic stress and the impact it has on overall physical and mental health, even altering how we perceive pain.
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Several cognitive behavioral therapies, including prolonged exposure therapy, have been shown to work in treating people with post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD). However, a new study led by Edna Foa, PhD, found that the majority of mental health professionals do not use such evidence-based treatments when working with patients, and instead opt for individualized psychotherapy, which focuses on the underlying causes of problems and symptoms.
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David Sarwer, PhD, director of Clinical Services at the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders, spoke with CBS Philly about research from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships showing that mixed weight couples have more conflict, including arguments and feelings of anger and resentfulness.
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“You are what you eat,” the saying goes, but is what you eat playing a role in how much you sleep? Watch Penn Medicine’s Michael Grandner, PhD, a member of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology, discuss the latest info on sleep and diet on the Dr. Oz Show.
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Penn is becoming a leader in online learning. One example is a course on the psychology and neuroscience behind ADHD, taught by Anthony L. Rostain, MD, MA, professor of psychiatry and pediatrics in Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine.
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David F. Dinges, PhD, professor and chief, Division of Sleep and Chronobiology in the Department of Psychiatry, spoke with the Washington Post about the study of sleep deprivation.
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The research of Steven Arnold, MD, director of the Penn Memory Center and professor in Neurology and Psychiatry, is highlighted in a Reader's Digest article, which reports that an unhealthy diet is not only bad for your waist, but it may also trigger Alzheimer's disease.
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Michael A. Grandner, PhD, an instructor of Psychiatry and a member of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program at Penn, spoke with the Huffington Post about a new National Sleep Foundation survey showing that people who identify as exercisers reported better sleep than those who consider themselves non-exercisers.
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J. Russell Ramsay, PhD, co-director of Penn’s Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program, commented in a USA Today article about a new study which found that attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in childhood lingers into adulthood for many and is linked to an increased risk for a wide range of psychiatric disorders.
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David F. Dinges, PhD, chief, Division of Sleep and Chronobiology, spoke with National Geographic about psychological challenges that a manned mission to Mars may present.
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WHYY reported on a new book by David Sarwer, PhD, professor of Psychology in Psychiatry and Surgery, that emphasizes the importance of psychological screenings in different areas of surgery.
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Michael Perlis, PhD, director, Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program, was quoted in Scientific American's "Expeditions" blog, which took a look at the science behind napping.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer highlights a new study by Penn Medicine researchers, led by
Michael Grandner, PhD, Instructor in Psychiatry and member of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology,
that looked at the connection between sleep and dietary nutrients.
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Andreea Crauciuc, LCSW of the Charles O’Brien Center for Addiction Treatment, commented in a NBCNews.com report about a new study which found that children whose parents did not disclose drug use but did deliver a strong anti-drug message, were much more likely to develop anti-drug attitudes of their own.
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Carmen McLean, PhD, assistant professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, was quoted in a
Daily Pennsylvanian report on how Penn Medicine is collaborating with the Annenberg Center for Performing Arts through “ReEntry,” a play that highlights the medical and psychological issues facing veterans returning from deployment.
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David Sarwer, PhD, director of the Stunkard Weight Management Program, was a featured guest on WHYY’s “Radio Times” to separate fact from fiction on weight loss and obesity.
Dr. Sarwer also spoke with 6ABC about the link between obesity and abuse.
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WHYY radio reports on a new study by Penn researchers, led by Michael Grandner, PhD, instructor in Psychiatry and member of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology, that looked at whether nutrient variety might be linked to sleep length.
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David F. Dinges, PhD, professor and chief, Division of Sleep and Chronobiology, was a featured guest on NPR’s “Science Friday” discussing the connection between sleep and memory. Dr. Dinges also spoke with the New York Times about jet lag and sleep deprivation.
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A new study, led by Michael A. Grandner, PhD, instructor in Psychiatry and member of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology, shows for the first time that certain nutrients may play an underlying role in short and long sleep duration and that people who report eating a large variety of foods – an indicator of an overall healthy diet – had the healthiest sleep patterns.
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Michael Thase, MD, professor of Psychiatry, talks to 6ABC about the use of low dose injections of ketamine to help patients who suffer from depression and cannot tolerate antidepressants, and the serious concerns associated with its use.
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James Cornish, MD, associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry, spoke with the Philadelphia Inquirer about the effectiveness of methadone for addicts seeking treatment.
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Mahendra Bhati, MD, assistant professor of Clinical Psychiatry, spoke to Penn Medicine News about a non-invasive, medication-free treatment for major depression,
called synchronized transcranial magnetic stimulation (sTMS).
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C. Neill Epperson, MD, director, Penn Center for Women’s Behavioral Wellness, was quoted in an article in Fit Pregnancy discussing how new mothers can help fight postpartum depression and stay healthy.
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An article in the Philadelphia Daily News details ongoing research at Penn Medicine’s Center for the Studies of Addiction using fMRI to understand how the brain responds to various drugs of addiction. Teresa Franklin, PhD, research assistant professor of Neuroscience in Psychiatry, Anna Rose Childress, PhD, research professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, and Daniel Langleben, MD, associate professor of Psychiatry, are quoted in the article.
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In continuing coverage, David F. Dinges, PhD was interviewed by California Public Radio about the results of a new study that analyzed data on the impact of prolonged operational confinement on the human body and mind from an international effort to simulate a 520-day space mission to Mars. Additional coverage was featured by The Week magazine online and HealthDay.
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In continuing coverage, Reuters Health reports that, despite concerns that Parkinson's patients were more likely to become compulsive gamblers or shoppers, a new study, led by Daniel Weintraub, MD, says untreated patients don't have any more addictions than people without the disease.
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Charles O’Brien, MD, PhD was named chair of a new Commission on Student Safety, Alcohol and Campus Life, which will
will review the status of student social life at Penn with a primary focus on consumption of alcohol and other drugs and the consequences for student conduct.
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Coverage in USA Today and a front page article in the Philadelphia Inquirer detail a new study led by Penn Medicine researchers, including David F. Dinges, PhD and Mathias Basner, MD, PhD, MSc, that analyzed sleep and activity levels in astronauts in a simulated 520-day mission to Mars. The research was also covered by numerous national and international media outlets, including the Associated Press, BBC News, the Huffington Post, the Daily Mail UK, Wired online, US News & World Report, Bloomberg, Scientific American, Science News, Popular Science, WHYY radio, The Atlantic, the LA Times, and others.
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A new study by Penn Medicine researchers, led by Daniel Weintraub, MD, is the first to show in a large sample that people with untreated Parkinson's were no more likely to have an increased impulsivity than people without the disease.
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Anthony Rostain, MD was a featured guest on 6ABC’s “Inside Story” program that focused on societal issues, including treatment resources available for people with mental illnesses in the U.S., in the aftermath of the Newtown, CT school shooting.
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