Oncology & Cancer
Cancer patients vulnerable to depression, suicide
Cancer can be a devastating diagnosis, and now two new studies show these patients are at increased risk for anxiety, depression and suicide.
Mar 29, 2022
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Radiology & Imaging
Radiologists can help identify victims of domestic violence
Radiologists may play a crucial role in identifying signs of intimate partner violence, a type of domestic violence, according to a study published in the journal Radiology. Radiologists can identify potential violence-related ...
Feb 5, 2019
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Addiction
The player-coaches of addiction recovery work without boundaries
Sarah Wright stops by her peer support specialist's hotel room-turned-office in this Denver suburb several times a day.
Nov 21, 2022
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Attention deficit disorders
Teens with a history of ADHD need stronger monitoring of health risks
Adolescents with a history of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at an increased risk for a multitude of adverse outcomes, including sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), mental health conditions, and car ...
Feb 11, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
People with addiction more likely to get COVID-19, die
People who are addicted to drugs or other substances are more likely to contract COVID-19 and to be hospitalized or die from it, according to a National Institutes of Health study.
Nov 11, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Impulsive versus controlled men: Disinhibited brains and disinhibited behavior
Impulsive individuals tend to display aggressive behavior and have challenges ranging from drug and alcohol abuse, to problem gambling and difficult relationships. They are less able to adapt to different social situations. ...
Nov 3, 2011
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Genetics
Genetic predisposition linked to whether depression leads to other diseases
Almost one in five Danes experiences depression during their lives. A new study from Aarhus University now shows that the genetic risk of depression can be linked to an increased genetic risk of other psychiatric diagnoses. ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds women at greater risk of depression, anxiety after hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is associated with an increased risk of long-term mental health issues, especially depression and anxiety, according to a cohort study by Mayo Clinic researchers involving nearly 2,100 women.
Sep 4, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Spotting the signs of suicide risk
Recognizing the signs that someone is considering suicide could help save a life.
Sep 12, 2022
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Neuroscience
Researchers find removing brain cells linked to wakefulness and addiction may lessen symptoms of opioid withdrawal
A UCLA-led study in mice shows that removing chemical messengers in the brain that are involved in both wakefulness and addiction may make withdrawal from opioids easier and help prevent relapse.
Jan 12, 2022
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