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HT, even short-term use, linked to dementia risk in women
Short-term and cyclical use of estrogen and progestin therapy for menopausal symptoms is linked to an increased risk of dementia.
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AI model interprets EEGs with near-perfect accuracy
The technology distinguishes between abnormal and normal EEG recordings and classifies irregular recordings into specific categories crucial for...
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Regular napping linked to greater brain volume
“Our results suggest that napping may improve brain health.”
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Probiotics an effective adjunct to antidepressants for major depression
When compared with the placebo group, the probiotic group also experienced greater improvements in anxiety symptoms.
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‘Impressive’ results for intranasal ketamine in chronic, refractory migraine
“If anything works, even partially and shortly, it may still give patients some relief to get through the day.”
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Peak seasons, times for suicidal thoughts, attempts identified
“Most people incorrectly assume that suicide behaviours peak in winter and are surprised, as I was, when learning about this phenomenon, that...
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Will a mindfulness approach to depression boost recovery rates, reduce costs?
Self-help cognitive-behavioral therapy traditionally had been associated with high attrition rates, and alternative forms of self-help therapy are...
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Rheumatoid arthritis linked to increased Parkinson’s risk
“If patients with rheumatoid arthritis begin exhibiting motor symptoms such as muscle rigidity, tremors, or slowed movement, it is imperative that...
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New tool accurately predicts suicide risk in serious mental illness
“It is also essential to remember that OxMIS is not intended to replace clinical decision-making, but rather to support it,” said Dr. Amir...
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High-dose vitamin D and MS relapse: New phase 3 data
The study found no benefit, but was the exclusion criteria to blame?
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Erratic sleep, lack of activity tied to worsening schizophrenia symptoms
Compared with healthy control participants, patients with schizophrenia had more total sleep time and spent more time resting or being passive.
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Obstructive sleep apnea linked to early cognitive decline
If the cognitive changes found in the study are, in fact, caused by OSA, it is unclear whether they are the beginning of long-term cognitive...
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Alzheimer’s drug may ease hair pulling, skin-picking disorders
Behavioral therapy that attempts to reverse these habits is considered first-line treatment, but trained therapists are difficult to find.
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Four PTSD blood biomarkers identified
The biomarkers could be used to monitor treatment for PTSD, identify subtypes of PTSD, and lead to a new understanding of the mechanisms...
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Exercise tied to reduced Parkinson’s motor symptoms and increased well-being
“For most types of exercise we studied, we observed positive effects on both the severity of motor signs and quality of life.”