MeSH tree: D03.633.100.079.080
The first 90 days after starting antipsychotic treatment are crucial for changes in blood sugar and weight, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. Second-generation antipsychotics are important treatments for severe mental ...
4 hours ago
0
0
Alcohol withdrawal is a common and dangerous medical emergency. Although benzodiazepines remain the standard treatment for this condition, the use of the barbiturate phenobarbital has increased by more than 200% in the last ...
5 hours ago
0
0
A population-based cohort study found that pregnant people who used benzodiazepines during the first trimester were not at a substantially increased risk of having a baby with major birth defects. The rates of overall major ...
Oct 12, 2026
0
4
Antipsychotics are used to treat schizophrenia, along with bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. However, these medications can be associated with hyponatremia, a serious reduction in blood sodium levels.
Oct 8, 2026
0
5
The number of prescriptions dispensed for benzodiazepines like Xanax and Valium declined in the United States over the past 10 years, potentially suggesting that doctors have become more cautious about prescribing these sedatives, ...
Sep 30, 2026
0
7
The scenario often unfolds like this: Medical researchers investigate a frequently used drug and report that it's less effective for older patients than previously thought, or that its risks outweigh its benefits in older ...
Sep 21, 2026
0
15
Many people feel that the worst part of surgery happens after they wake up. Countless patients who undergo general anesthesia worry about nausea and vomiting, common side effects after surgery. A clinical trial by Yale School ...
Jul 24, 2026
0
3
Older adults discharged from hospital with a new prescription for a sedative, especially a benzodiazepine or antipsychotic, are at increased risk of falls and other negative consequences, according to new research published ...
Jun 29, 2026
0
6
New research has shown concerning patterns of medication use among older Australians transitioning into residential aged care that may increase the risk of medication-related harm, highlighting opportunities to improve medication ...
Jun 24, 2026
0
6
The American Society of Anesthesiologists is calling on policymakers to address the fast-growing problem of home delivery of ketamine and the lack of physician oversight in ketamine clinics. In guidance updated this month, ...
Jun 22, 2026
0
9
