Neurobehavioral Sciences
Clinicians and researchers from across the campus of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) strive to discover breakthroughs in diagnosing and treating neurobehavioral disorders. Innovators from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Nursing and The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Houston, all part of UTHealth, collaborate daily to bring hope for a healthier future. These healthcare specialists, who combine research, patient care and education, are available to discuss a wide range of topics in the areas of mood disorders, behavioral disorders and substance use and addiction.
Specialists
Bipolar disorder. Autism. Psychiatric telemedicine. These are just a few of the clinical and research interests of faculty searching for breakthroughs for a more healthful future at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). View a list of UTHealth specialists available for interviews.
UTHealth opens Asperger’s syndrome clinic
Recognizing an unmet need in the Houston area, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) has opened a new clinic called Changing Lives through Autism Spectrum Services (CLASS) for intellectually able people age 16 and older with Asperger’s syndrome or another autism spectrum disorder.
Autism study for young children underway at UTHealth
(May 10, 2010) – A clinical trial, examining the effectiveness of an enzyme formulation aiming to improve behavioral functioning in children with autism spectrum disorders, is underway at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
Deborah A. Pearson, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, part of UTHealth, is the principal investigator for the Houston site of the Phase III study. “The hope is that this enzyme formulation will help children break down dietary protein into amino acids, which are critical building blocks affecting overall brain development and function,” Pearson said of the placebo-controlled trial, which is enrolling children ages 3 to 8 years, with symptoms of autism.
Persons interested in enrolling in the trial can call 713-486-2591.
Putting Down the Bottle: Treatment for Alcoholism
While no cure exists, alcoholism is a treatable disease. There are many programs and approaches available to help alcoholics who have decided to get sober. The first step is a sincere desire to quit drinking.
Bipolar Disorder 101
People with Bipolar Disorder experience atypically strong emotional states that occur in discrete periods called "mood episodes." An overly elated or overexcited state is called a manic episode, and an extremely sad, empty or hopeless state is called a depressive episode.
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UTHealth celebrates opening of Behavioral and Biomedical Sciences Building
The 153,000-square-foot facility brings together faculty and students working in the behavioral and psychiatric sciences, health informatics, dental research and stem cell research. The $74 million, six-story building will include a state-of-the-art regenerative medicine program.
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