Biomarker Could Help Diagnose Schizophrenia at an Early Age, claims study Hina Zahid31 July 2021 3:30 AM GMTLA JOLLA, CALIF. - Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have discovered how levels of a protein could be used in the future as a blood-based...
Electroconvulsive therapy linked to longer hospital stays, increased costs Hina Zahid30 July 2021 3:30 AM GMTElectroconvulsive therapy, which may be effective at lowering long-term risks of suicide and death among patients with certain mood disorders, may...
Pimavanserin holds promise for dementia related psychosis-HARMONY trial. Dr. Shivi Kataria29 July 2021 3:30 AM GMTPatients with dementia due to neurodegenerative disease can have dementia-related psychosis. The effects of the oral 5-HT2A inverse agonist and antagon...
Loneliness tied to more use of opioids, NSAIDs and sleep medicines: JAMA study Hina Zahid28 July 2021 4:15 AM GMTLoneliness was associated with higher pain medication use, including use of opioids and NSAIDs, and more than twice the frequency of use of...
Smartphone gaming can be harmful for some seeking relief from boredom Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 July 2021 3:30 AM GMTSmartphone gaming can be harmful to players who game to escape their negative mood and feelings of boredom, a new study has found.Researchers at the...
"Sunlight and temperature" may influence course of bipolar disorder: Study Dr. Shivi Kataria27 July 2021 3:30 AM GMTBipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic mental disorder affecting mood regulation and characterized by affective episodes (manic, hypomanic or depressive), ...
Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with poor academics in childhood: Study Hina Zahid26 July 2021 3:30 AM GMTUSA: Higher prenatal exposure to air pollution is associated with poor academic skills in early adolescence, including spelling, reading...
Religious psychiatric patients are more likely to be drug compliant, shows study. Dr. Shivi Kataria26 July 2021 2:30 AM GMTReligious and spiritual practices are considered to exert a significant role in many people's lives, including those with schizophrenia. It is often be...
Laughing yoga better than relaxation breathing for stress reduction: Study Medha24 July 2021 3:30 AM GMTGermany: Laughter yoga (LY) can attenuate cortisol stress response compared to relaxation breathing, finds a recent study in the International Journal ...
Polycystic ovary syndrome associated with development of postpartum depression: AJOG study Dr Nirali Kapoor24 July 2021 3:30 AM GMTPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine metabolic disorder in women of reproductive age worldwide. PCOS is characterized by...
Pimavanserin linked to sustained benefit in dementia-related psychosis: NEJM Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 July 2021 3:15 AM GMTThe atypical antipsychotic pimavanserin reduced the risk of dementia-related psychosis relapse, finds phase III HARMONY trial published in New England ...
Dancing with music can slow motor symptom progression in Parkinson's disease patients: Study Hina Zahid23 July 2021 3:00 AM GMTCanada: Participating in dance training with music for one-and-a-quarter hours per week can slow disease progression in patients with mild-moderate...
