Considering going off antidepressants? Here's what to think about first Mental health is key to health and well-being. Yet two in five Australians aged 16 to 85 (44%) experience a mental illness during their lifetime, commonly anxiety or depression. And more than 32 million antidepressant prescriptions ... Feb 28, 2023 0 2
Tracing a rare smooth muscle disorder to a single mutation in a non-coding gene A team of investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of Mass General Brigham (MGB) and Mass General for Children (MGfC) has identified—for the first time—the mutation in a single non-coding ... Feb 28, 2023 0 31
Digital twin opens way to effective treatment of inflammatory diseases Inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis have complex disease mechanisms that can differ from patient to patient with the same diagnosis. This means that currently available drugs have little effect on many patients. ... Feb 28, 2023 0 115
Every month counts: European ALS patients want new drugs Olivier Goy is running out of time. Feb 28, 2023 0 2
Hate your signature? Try plastic surgery for autographs Doctors, lawyers, celebrities: There's a new cosmetic surgery, of sorts, for which they're all signing up. Feb 28, 2023 0 30
Protective parenting may help kids avoid health problems as adults Being a protective parent could set your kids up for a healthier life as an adult, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Feb 28, 2023 0 11
Genomics has helped identify a new strep A strain in Australia, and what has made it dangerous Group A streptococci, also known as "strep A," has been on the rise around the world with a new strain reported in the United Kingdom and Europe. This variant has been linked with surges of scarlet fever and a marked increase ... Feb 28, 2023 0 24
Decade-long analysis reveals potential bottlenecks in the pathway of clinical research into medical practice A study has characterized the factors that influence the adoption of clinical research into practice by comparing the citation rates of medical research papers between 18 different specialties, article type, geography and ... Feb 28, 2023 0 3
Newly discovered catheter material could prevent common infections Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered a new coating that could prevent bacterial infections typically caused by biofilms on catheters. Feb 28, 2023 0 63
Updated guideline on eating disorders and accompanying implementation tools The American Psychiatric Association (APA) recently published an updated practice guideline for treatment of patients with eating disorders. The guideline provides recommendations on assessment and evidence-based pharmacological, ... Feb 28, 2023 0 4