Posted by Dr. Bob on November 2, 2009, at 2:35:54
In reply to Re: the board categories » Dr. Bob, posted by SLS on October 27, 2009, at 5:47:12
> You asked the right question, that's for sure. I'll need to think about it some more.
> 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.
That would be one way to do it, and I do think those subjects might be intimidating! Looking at it another way, are there current threads on Meds that you think would be appropriate for Neuroscience? Or current threads on Neurotransmitters that you think wouldn't be?
> 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.
I agree, there's more to that than neurotransmitters. My idea was for it to focus on more advanced medication-related issues including, but not limited to, neurotransmitters.
Bob
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