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Virtual reality an ‘exciting opportunity’ for geriatric psychiatry
There is evidence that VR technology is feasible for older adults, with specific applications in cognitive disorders, said Dr. Harmehr Sekhon.
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Virtual reality therapy promising for agoraphobia
Automated VR addresses the problem of patients being too afraid to leave home for in-person treatment and may also help address the shortage of...
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Stem cells restore lost function after traumatic brain injury
The exact mechanism of the treatment is unclear, but researchers believe it “establishes a milieu of growth” for cells in the brain and promotes...
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More years of ice hockey play tied to higher CTE risk
Each additional year of ice hockey play increased the risk for CTE by 23%.
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Brain implant is a potential life-changer for paralyzed patients
The minimally invasive device enables patients to carry out important activities of daily living.
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Migraine linked to preeclampsia and other pregnancy complications
Women with a history of migraine may benefit from enhanced monitoring during pregnancy.
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Novel drug significantly reduces tics in Tourette syndrome – without side effects
Ecocipam does not lead to weight gain, anxiety, depression, or tardive dyskinesia, compared with placebo – a factor that may lead to better...
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‘Alarming, unexpected’ rate of suicidal behavior in long-term care residents
These high rates underline the need for clinicians to exercise “extra caution” when assessing elderly people living in a long-term care facility...
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FDA advisory panel rejects new ALS drug
The FDA panel raised a number of issues with the clinical trial, including the study’s small sample size and no survival benefit at 24 weeks.
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Older adults with schizophrenia need ‘person-centered’ care
The life expectancy of patients with schizophrenia is lower by 8-15 years, compared with those without schizophrenia, and this “mortality gap” has...
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Aducanumab and ARIA: Does the FDA’s prescribing label put patients at risk?
“We’re kind of writing these protocols as information evolves,” said Dr. Meghan Riddle.
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Common eye disorder in children tied to mental illness
“Psychiatrists who have a patient with depression or anxiety and notice that patient also has strabismus might think about the link between those...
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New guidance on palliative care for neurologic disorders
Palliative care includes much more than hospice services, according to a new guideline.
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Borderline personality disorder: Is there an optimal therapy?
Treatment retention was greater with combined therapy compared to the other options.