Women, PTSD, and heart disease, JAMA study confirms a strong link dr. Abhimanyu Uppal22 March 2021 5:45 PM ISTLos Angeles. Despite advances in prevention and treatment and corresponding decreases in IHD mortality during the past few decades, ischemic heart...
Zuranolone shows promising results for major depression in phase 3 trial Medha Baranwal22 March 2021 5:30 PM ISTUSA: Investigative therapy zuranolone may be eligible, in 2 dose forms, as-needed therapy, as a fast-acting for the treatment of major depressive...
High Screen Time Affects Psychosocial Well-being of Pre-schoolers, Warns Study MD Bureau18 March 2021 6:00 PM ISTIn recent years, digital technology has rapidly developed, electronic media (e-media) has become an almost universal part of young children's daily...
Depression and anxiety slows improvement in psoriatic arthritis; claims study Dr Satabdi Saha18 March 2021 1:45 PM ISTDepression and anxiety have a profound impact on a patient's quality of life (QoL). QoL has been demonstrated to be significantly worse in people...
Alcohol use disorder can be improved without quitting through behavioural harm-reduction: Lancet Medha Baranwal18 March 2021 6:45 AM ISTUSA: Combined behavioural harm-reduction and pharmacological treatment can reduce alcohol use and alcohol-related harm without having to quit or...
Stopping smoking linked to improved mental health, finds Cochrane Review Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 March 2021 11:45 PM ISTNew evidence published today in the Cochrane Library suggests that smokers who quit can feel the positive benefits within weeks.The research, led by...
Beta-blockers use linked to sleep disturbances not depression: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 March 2021 11:30 AM ISTDALLAS - Beta-blockers are a class of medications commonly used for treating cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure, arrhythmias, chest...
ACE levels and schizophrenia risk, study explores the genetic association of antihypertensives with mental disorders. Dr. Shivi Kataria14 March 2021 11:38 PM ISTObservational studies have reported associations between antihypertensive medication and psychiatric disorders, although the reported direction of...
Mindfulness meditation may improve quality of life in heart attack survivors Medical Dialogues Bureau11 March 2021 4:45 PM ISTEUROPE: An eight-week programme of mindfulness meditation improves quality of life and reduces fear of activity in heart attack patients, according to...
More time spent in low blood sugar range tied to poorer mood in diabetes patients: Study Medha Baranwal10 March 2021 11:14 AM ISTUSA: The time in range (%TIR) within blood sugar targets is likely to boost daily mood in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D),...
Intracranial Hemorrhage Linked to Usage of Antidepressants: JAMA study Dr. Nandita Mohan10 March 2021 10:30 AM ISTResearchers from a recent study have reported that the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and more generally of antidepressants with...
Interesting defence mechanisms of healthcare workers in COVID era, a case series. Dr. Shivi Kataria9 March 2021 8:45 AM ISTCOVID-19 has had a negative effect on mental health across the world's population. Healthcare workers, in particular, have experienced increased...
