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Early hysterectomy linked to higher CVD, stroke risk
Early hysterectomy was linked to higher CVD risk, especially stroke, but since the CVD incidence wasn’t high, a change in clinical practice may...
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FDA panel unanimously endorses lecanemab for Alzheimer’s
An intravenous infusion targeting amyloid-beta, lecanemab received accelerated FDA approved earlier in 2023 for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s...
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Alcohol dependence in teens tied to subsequent depression
There was no evidence that frequency or quantity of alcohol consumption at age 18 was significantly associated with depression at age 24.
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Blood biomarker may help predict who will develop Alzheimer’s
At this point, the biomarker is a research tool, but its application in clinical practice “is not very far away.”
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Music therapy helps motivate patients with schizophrenia
Music therapy may also help with sleep disturbances, depression, and regulating emotional behavior.
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Community workers may address psychiatrist shortage
To date, 20 workers have been trained and have started to meet with clients in clinics in four New York City neighborhoods.
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Flavanol supplement improves memory in adults with poor diets
The evidence shows that consuming these nutrients might be associated with the hippocampal-dependent memory component of cognitive aging.
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Family placement better for deprived kids than institutions
“Being placed in a family reduced the symptoms of reactive attachment disorder to pretty much nonexistent,” said Dr. Kathryn Humphreys.
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Eating disorder apps fall short when it comes to privacy
Many individuals with an ED may be reluctant to seek treatment because of stigma and shame.
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Docs can help combat TikTok misinformation on rare psychiatric disorder
While social media allows for instant communication, there are mounting concerns about the spread of misinformation and its potential impact on...
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‘Robust evidence’ that exercise cuts Parkinson’s risk in women
“These results show that the field is moving in the right direction and provide a clear rationale for exercise trials to prevent or delay the...
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Long-term impact of childhood trauma explained
Those who experienced childhood trauma also have higher rates of other disorders, including asthma, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
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New hope for adult children with ‘failure to launch’ syndrome
The novel program focuses on reducing parents’ family accommodation, a descriptor for a child’s excessive dependence on their parents to help them...
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Strong need for eating disorder screening in patients with PTSD
Undiagnosed eating pathology may exacerbate functional impairment from PTSD.
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Psilocybin promising for body dysmorphic disorder
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are the only approved therapies for BDD.