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Age-related cognitive decline not inevitable?
‘Cognitive decline is not inevitable,’ says an author of a new paper.
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Encephalopathy common, often lethal in hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Toxic metabolic encephalopathy was associated with a 24% higher risk of in-hospital death.
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New data on worldwide mental health impact of COVID-19
“The data suggest that there will be long-term fallout from the pandemic on the mental health front,” said Dr. Tara Thiagarajan.
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Novel therapeutic target for depression identified
Previous research using a chronic social defeat model of depression in mice showed changes in the KCNQ2/3 channel.
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Core feature of frontotemporal dementia may aid diagnosis
White matter hyperintensities are a “core feature of FTD and Alzheimer’s disease that can contribute to cognitive problems, and not simply as a...
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Strep A and tic worsening: Final word?
The researchers did not find a significant association between Group A streptococcus exposure status and tic exacerbation.
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Higher dietary fiber tied to lower depression risk in young women
“We would like to find modifiable factors that could prevent depression, especially in women,” noted lead author Dr. Yunsun Kim.
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Cannabis tied to self-harm, death in youth with mood disorders
“We need to be aware of the perception that cannabis use is harmless, when it’s actually not,” said Dr. Cynthia Fontanella.
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Naltrexone cuts hospitalization, deaths in alcohol use disorder
“Benzodiazepines should be avoided and not be administered other than for alcohol withdrawal symptoms,” Dr. Milja Heikkinen said.
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Machine learning flags key risk factors for suicide attempts
“We identified functional impairment, such as doing activities less carefully ... as a new important risk,” said Angel Garcia de la Garza.
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New evidence shows that COVID-19 invades the brain
The respiratory symptoms of COVID-19 may result partly from the invasion of the areas of the brain responsible for respiratory functions.
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Global experts map the latest in bipolar management
“[Bipolar disorders] continue to be the world’s leading causes of disability,” said Dr. Roger S. McIntyre.
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LDL cholesterol not the primary culprit in ASCVD?
LDL cholesterol has been seen as the main offender in ASCVD, but new studies implicate other lipids, including so-called “remnant” cholesterol. An...
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Major depression linked to insulin resistance
The findings suggest that [insulin resistance] “is a state, rather than a trait, biomarker of depression,” the study authors noted.
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Food preservative for early psychosis: Final word?
“Adding sodium benzoate to [the treatment of patients with early psychosis] does not add any additional benefits,” said Dr. James Scott.