Brainstem Serotonergic Deficiency in Sudden Infant
Death Syndrome
Context Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is postulated to
result from abnormalities in brainstem control of autonomic function
and breathing during a critical developmental period. Abnormalities
of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine [5-HT]) receptor binding
in regions of the medulla oblongata involved in this control
have been reported in infants dying from SIDS.
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NAME: afterdeployment.org
ENTRY TYPE: RESOURCE
TOPIC(S): REDEPLOYMENT, PTSD, Depression, Relationships...
ENTERED/REVIEWED IN MHD: 04 JAN 2010
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Who developed afterdeployment?
"Many
behavioral health experts in the Department of Defense and the Veterans
Administration helped create the Web site. You can find out more about
the contributors by clicking on the Credits link at the bottom of the
screen."
ABOUT:
Afterdeployment: contains
wellness resources for the military community.
Our mission is to help you and your loved ones manage the challenges that are
often faced following a deployment.
Here you will find information and self-guided solutions for dealing with
post-traumatic stress and war memories; conflict at work; depression; anger; sleep problems;
alcohol and drug abuse; stress; relationship problems; kids and deployment;
spiritual guidance and fitness; living with physical injuries; and health and
wellness.
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New Audio Podcast Series: afterdeployment.org’s “There and Back”
“Combat brings individuals face-to-face with the harshest demands imaginable. In fact, it’s impossible to be unaffected by these experiences. Stress reactions, family and relationship difficulties, and work conflicts can affect an individual’s emotional well being.”
These words set the stage for the premiere episode of “There and Back,” a new audio podcast series developed by the afterdeployment.org project team. afterdeployment is a Department of Defense website developed by the National Center for Telehealth and Technology (T2) and the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (DCoE).
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