Medications
Certain blood pressure meds tied to suicide risk in study
(HealthDay)—A common type of blood pressure medication might be associated with an increased risk of suicide, a new study suggests.
Oct 17, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mindfulness may reduce opioid cravings, study finds
People suffering from opioid addiction and chronic pain may have fewer cravings and less pain if they use both mindfulness techniques and medication for opioid dependence, according to Rutgers and other researchers.
Oct 15, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Strong family ties during teen years can help ward off depression in later life
Depression is a leading cause of disability and disease for people around the world. It often begins during adolescence, especially for females, may continue or recur in adulthood and tends to become a lifetime chronic health ...
Oct 8, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Violence linked to social isolation, hypervigilance and chronic health problems
Exposure to violence can negatively impact a person's physical and psychosocial health, according to two new studies co-authored by University of Chicago Medicine social epidemiologist Elizabeth L. Tung, MD.
Oct 8, 2019
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Genetics
Anxiety disorders linked to disturbances in the cells' powerhouses
The powerhouse of the cell, the mitochondria, provides energy for cellular functions. But those activities can become disturbed when chronic stress leads to anxiety symptoms in mice and humans. Iiris Hovatta of the University ...
Sep 26, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Many female veterans troubled by history of sexual assault
More than one in 10 older female veterans experienced sexual assault while on active duty, a new study shows.
Sep 24, 2019
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Health
Staying optimistic might lengthen your life, study shows
An upbeat view of life may increase your odds for living to a ripe old age, new research suggests.
Aug 27, 2019
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Medical research
Noninvasive monitoring of chronic kidney disease (CKD) using pH and perfusion imaging
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a feature of inherited metabolic disorders such as methylmalonic acidimia (MMA), which can cause impaired growth and low metabolic activity to delay the diagnosis and management of renal disease. ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Prurigo nodularis associated with mental health disorders
(HealthDay)—Prurigo nodularis (PN) is associated with mental health disorders, systemic illnesses, and HIV infection, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
Aug 23, 2019
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Medications
Taking buprenorphine for opioid use disorder may up other med compliance
(HealthDay)—Using buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) may increase adherence to treatments for other chronic conditions, according to a study published in the September issue of Medical Care.
Aug 21, 2019
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