Posted by SLS on October 27, 2009, at 5:47:12
In reply to Re: the board categories, posted by Dr. Bob on October 26, 2009, at 9:31:36
> But could you clarify the boundary between Medication and Neuroscience? What would be an example of you'd consider "pure research"? Would research on the mechanisms of action of medications count?
You asked the right question, that's for sure. I'll need to think about it some more. I don't know that a name change from Neurotransmitters to Neuroscience would increase board usage or separate posts more effectively. However, it is technically more correct to label it Neuroscience because much of the investigation into psychoneurobiology and biological psychiatry involves aspects of biological function outside the realm of neurotransmitters.
One criterion for delineation might be whether or not a study cited is of a clinical nature using humans in an ill state to determine therapeutic effect or side effects. Alternately, using an approved drug to study its effects on synaptic events, brain circuitry, or endocrine responses would be more geared towards Neuroscience. I think subjects like this might be intimidating to some people posting on the main Medication board.
- Scott
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