Rachel Heath

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How do I interpret multifractal sepctra when I use surrogate controls?

I've computed multifractal spectra using MFDFA with 30 surrogate controls computed using the TISEAN surrogates routine (IAAFT surrogates). When I plot H vs q I get a mean curve for the surrogates...

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Has anyone evaluated the accuracy of lifestyle monitors such as FitBit and BodyMedia FIT?

i want to use lifestyle monitors to measure people's activity over extensive periods of time but am concerned about how accurate and reliable the measurements obtained from such devices are when...

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Does anyone have any actimetry data recorded for a full cycle of people diagnosed with mood disorder?

I am using nonlinear data analyses to detect changes in the course of mood disorder so that serious episodes of depression and mania can be prevented. I am looking for good quality activity data...

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In what sense does neurotransmitter modulation cause mental illness?

It is commonly believed that mental illness is caused by a "chemical imbalance". Is there any scientific evidence that changes in synaptic neurotransmitter concentrations actually cause mental...

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