A gene in the brain driving anxiety symptoms has been identified by an international team of scientists. Critically, modification of the gene is shown to reduce anxiety levels, offering an exciting novel drug target for anxiety disorders. The discovery, led by researchers at the Universities of Bristol and Exeter, is published online today [25 April] in Nature Communications.
Tag: Panic Attack
The Medical Minute: Anxiety attack or panic attack? Actually, it can be both
Shortness of breath. Chest pains. Heart palpitations. Panic attacks can have all the hallmarks of a heart attack. A Penn State Health psychiatrist talks about the real culprit for these mental storms – anxiety.
Dip your toe – or dive right in: WVU psychologists spill advice on reentering the world post-COVID
A high percentage of the population may experience “re-entry anxiety” as more people get vaccinated, guidelines are loosened and the masks come off, according to WVU psychologists.
The Medical Minute: Is it a panic attack or a heart attack?
Panic attacks aren’t deadly, but heart attacks kill. That’s why knowing the difference could save a life.