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Psychotic disorders a potentially modifiable risk factor for dementia

25 Oct 2022

Individuals with nonaffective psychotic disorders appear to have a twofold higher risk of developing subsequent dementia compared with those who do not have such disorders, as reported in a recent study.

25 Oct 2022

Poor sleep quality, depression predict sexual dysfunction in women

23 Oct 2022

Sexual dysfunction in women is associated with several factors, including senility, dissatisfaction with sleep, not having a partner, complaints of depression, low education, insufficient income, and worse perception of global health, according to a Brazil study.

23 Oct 2022

Hysterectomy tied to increased diabetes risk

21 Oct 2022 by

Undergoing a hysterectomy, particularly at a young age, may be associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes, according to a study from France presented at EASD 2022.

21 Oct 2022

Mindfulness-based stress reduction eases pain

20 Oct 2022

Mindfulness training appears to be effective in reducing pain, and such benefit points to different neural pathways depending on extent and context of practice, a study has shown.

20 Oct 2022

$Psychiatrist-led rehab improves functional outcomes in hip fracture patients$

Psychiatrist-led rehab improves functional outcomes in hip fracture patients

18 Oct 2022 by

Patients show significant functional improvements following a psychiatrist-led postoperative hip fracture inpatient rehabilitation program in an acute hospital (AH), reports a Singapore study. In addition, the program boasts of a high discharge-to-home rate and low in-hospital mortality.

18 Oct 2022

Do fluoroquinolones raise risk of hospital admission for suicidality?

13 Oct 2022 by

Use of fluoroquinolones for the treatment of pneumonia or urinary tract infection (UTI) does not appear to markedly increase the risk of hospital admission or emergency department visits due to suicidality compared with azithromycin or combined trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, a study has shown.

13 Oct 2022

Depression tied to cold-induced blood pressure elevation

12 Oct 2022

Individuals with depressive symptoms are more susceptible to cold-induced increase in their blood pressure (BP) compared to nondepressive counterparts, suggests a Japan study.

12 Oct 2022

Stress spikes BP levels in hypertensive adults

12 Oct 2022 by

In adults with hypertension, highly stressful situations or emotions lead to an increase in blood pressure (BP), according to a recent study. Using a wearable BP monitoring device can help detect these BP spikes.

12 Oct 2022

Rheumatic patients report lower anxiety, self-isolation levels after initial lockdown

07 Oct 2022

Patients with inflammatory rheumatic disease (IRD) have reduced levels of anxiety and self-isolation following the initial lockdown period brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, reports a study.

07 Oct 2022

Mindfulness app promotes inner calm in healthcare workers

06 Oct 2022 by

App-guided mindfulness practice helps reduce stress and improve the mental wellbeing of healthcare workers, providing an attractive tool for easing the mental toll of a pandemic, according to a Singapore study.

06 Oct 2022

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Psychotic disorders a potentially modifiable risk factor for dementia

Poor sleep quality, depression predict sexual dysfunction in women

Hysterectomy tied to increased diabetes risk

Mindfulness-based stress reduction eases pain

Psychiatrist-led rehab improves functional outcomes in hip fracture patients

Do fluoroquinolones raise risk of hospital admission for suicidality?

Depression tied to cold-induced blood pressure elevation

Stress spikes BP levels in hypertensive adults

Rheumatic patients report lower anxiety, self-isolation levels after initial lockdown

Mindfulness app promotes inner calm in healthcare workers