Psychology & Psychiatry
Suicide rates continue to rise among Americans
The mental health crisis hitting Americans shows no sign of abating, with provisional numbers for 2022 showing suicides rose by another 2.6% last year.
Aug 10, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Corticosteroids lower the likelihood of in-hospital mortality from COVID-19, study shows
In a registry-based cohort study of 109 institutions, Mayo Clinic researchers evaluated the use of corticosteroids in hospitalized patients needing oxygen due to severe COVID-19 disease. The study assessed biomarker-concordant ...
Aug 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cognitive behavioral therapy aids outcomes one year after bariatric surgery
Telephone-based cognitive behavioral therapy (tele-CBT) delivered one year after bariatric surgery is associated with improvements in disordered eating and psychological distress, according to a study published online Aug. ...
Aug 4, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
GI symptoms persist in older female colorectal cancer survivors, study finds
More than 4 out of 5 older women survivors of colorectal cancer may be experiencing a range of gastrointestinal symptoms many years after being diagnosed and treated, a new study suggests.
Aug 1, 2023
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Medications
The latest in RSV protection for kids: An antibody treatment called Beyfortus
Parents in the U.S. can breathe a sigh of relief: The FDA has approved a new drug that can protect infants and toddlers from RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) throughout the virus season.
Jul 28, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How we can better manage mental health impacts of bushfires
With an El Niño summer promising hotter and drier conditions for much of Australia, we must rethink how we measure the impact bushfires and other extreme weather events have on our mental health and well-being, according ...
Jul 28, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Explore psilocybin and other psychedelics for women's cancer distress, urge doctors
It's time to stop prevaricating and explore the use of psilocybin—the active ingredient in magic mushrooms—and other psychedelics to ease the often overwhelming distress faced by women with late stage gynecological cancers, ...
Jul 18, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers discover novel biomarker for sepsis severity
MUSC researchers have identified a novel biomarker that could change the way sepsis is approached and treated. Sepsis, the leading cause of death in intensive care units, is the body's extreme response to an infection and ...
Jul 18, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Female athletes and sports injuries: Psychology matters
If the goal of sports medicine is to promote sports participation, the state of an injured athlete's musculoskeletal system is part of a larger puzzle. In fact, a growing body of research suggests that psychological factors ...
Jul 17, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
In-person mindfulness courses help improve mental health for at least six months, study shows
Adults who voluntarily take part in mindfulness courses are less likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression for at least six months after completing the programs, compared to adults who do not take part, a new ...
Jul 10, 2023
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