Fitness Level May Offset Genetic Dementia Risk In middle-age and older adults, high cardiorespiratory fitness was linked with better cognition Nov 19, 2024
Opioids Tied to Higher Dementia Risk, but Only After a Point Relationships persisted in older adults with chronic pain or who used weak opioids only Nov 19, 2024
The Dual Role of Illusion in Patient Care From painted leaves to placebos, we must balance hope and honesty Nov 18, 2024
Fecal Therapy Shows Survival Benefit in Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis Improved markers of disease severity as well in small trial of steroid-ineligible patients Nov 18, 2024
CDC's Carrot Warning; New Mpox Strain in the U.S.; DEA Extends Telehealth Rules Health news and commentary gathered by ֱ staff Nov 18, 2024
Big Blow to Anticoagulation Strategy Against Afib-Related Cognition Problems Microemboli now questioned as driver of cognitive impairment in atrial fibrillation Nov 17, 2024
Multiple Chronic Conditions and Death; Diabetes Treatment for Gout Also in TTHealthWatch: frailty as a predictor of dementia Nov 16, 2024 podcast
Clozapine's REMS Program on the Chopping Block at Upcoming FDA Meeting Can severe neutropenia associated with the schizophrenia drug be monitored without it? Nov 15, 2024
Nurse Suicides High During the Pandemic, but Feared Surge Never Materialized "Hero praise" may have been protective, but a disciplinary pause could also have played a role Nov 15, 2024
Alarming Surge in Alcohol-Related Liver Transplants in Younger Adults Targeted preventive strategies needed, especially for younger women, researchers say Nov 14, 2024
Gabapentinoids Tied to Hip Fractures in Older Adults Risk of hip fracture was high in people with frailty or chronic kidney disease Nov 13, 2024
GLP-1 Drugs Could Help People With Alcohol Use Disorder Real-world data suggested semaglutide, liraglutide reduced AUD-related hospitalizations Nov 13, 2024
Frailty Tied to Future Dementia Trajectories accelerated 4 to 9 years before dementia onset Nov 13, 2024
U.S. Overdose Deaths Are Down, Giving Experts Hope for an Enduring Decline "This is a pretty stunning and rapid reversal," says researcher Nov 13, 2024
1 in 5 Adults Report Anxiety, Depression; Esketamine Label Update; Autism Dx Up 175% News and commentary from the psychiatry world Nov 13, 2024
Teen With Bird Flu Critically Ill; NIH in the Crosshairs; Dementia Deaths Rise Health news and commentary gathered by ֱ staff Nov 13, 2024
Gender-Affirming Care Isn't Just for Adults, Say AMA Delegates One pediatric endocrinologist called it "lifesaving" for her patients Nov 12, 2024
Veterans With PTSD Making Progress Thanks to Service Dog Program "I got my life back," says one retired veteran Nov 12, 2024
Alzheimer's Data Withdrawn Researchers do not stand by claims made about lecanemab deaths Nov 11, 2024
Magnetic Stimulation Reduced Auditory Hallucinations in Patients With Schizophrenia Clinical effects were sustained at week 6 with no serious adverse events Nov 11, 2024
Midlife Choices May Offset Genetic Risk for Dementia, Stroke, Late-Life Depression Risk of common age-related brain diseases was reduced over 12-year follow-up Nov 08, 2024
Psych Congress Roundup: Digital Tx for MDD; Esketamine Rooms; PA Contributions Studies presented at this year's Psych Congress meeting Nov 06, 2024
100 Days Trapped in Inpatient Legal Limbo Awaiting guardianship in the hospital long-term should not be the norm Nov 06, 2024
Long-Term Data Support Efficacy, Safety of New Schizophrenia Drug Nearly 70% of participants had at least a 30% reduction in PANSS total score by week 52 Nov 06, 2024
Virtual Mental Health Visits Linked to Lower Suicide-Related Events As the proportion of virtual mental health visits rose, suicide-related events fell Nov 05, 2024
Are Food Dyes Bad For Your Health? California report linked food dyes to hyperactivity, but experts say there's more work to be done Nov 05, 2024
Alzheimer's Diagnosis Takes More Than Biomarkers, Working Group Says Competing definition that includes cognitive symptoms proposed Nov 04, 2024
Esketamine Also Effective Without Adjunctive Antidepressant Trial data may expand use, with "opportunity to truly individualize treatment" Nov 04, 2024
Alzheimer's Progression May Be Slowed by Targeted Magnetic Pulses, Study Suggests In phase II trial, transcranial stimulation led to significant differences versus placebo Nov 03, 2024
Adjunctive Antipsychotic Helps Ease Symptoms of Depression Lumateperone is already FDA approved for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder Nov 03, 2024
Stable Schizophrenia Not Necessarily Protective Against Relapse-Related Mortality Database study shows estimated 5-year survival of 78% even after one relapse episode Nov 03, 2024
For People With Opioid Addiction, Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Raises the Stakes It's unclear how many have lost coverage Nov 03, 2024
Novel Drug Improves Depression, Insomnia Symptoms as Add-On Therapy No approved agent has the same mechanism of action as seltorexant Nov 01, 2024
Omega-3 Supplements Show Benefit in APOE4 Carriers Trial finds DHA can penetrate the brain before dementia onset Nov 01, 2024
Year in Review: Tardive Dyskinesia New VMAT2 formulations, case reports, screening tools, and long-term data in 2024 Nov 01, 2024
Women 'Celebrating' Their Abortions? Librarians' Mental Health; $500M Drugmaker Fine Health news and commentary gathered by ֱ staff Nov 01, 2024
Opponents Use Parental Rights, Anti-Trans Messages to Fight Abortion Ballot Measures Groups link gender issues to sway reproductive rights vote Oct 31, 2024
New Jersey Primary Care Physician and Veteran Is Running for Congress Herb Conaway argues electing former President Trump would create a "tough road" for health equity Oct 31, 2024
Leukemia Drug Shows Promise in Dementia With Lewy Bodies Cognitive outcomes, biomarkers improved with nilotinib in phase II trial Oct 30, 2024
When Cannabis Makes You Vomit Known for its anti-emetic properties, the drug can actually bring on a vomiting disorder Oct 30, 2024