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Insomnia in children with ADHD affects daytime behaviour and cognitive functioning

Insomnia in children with ADHD affects daytime behaviour and cognitive functioning

28 Jun 2022 byKanas Chan

Insomnia may play a role in manifestation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms and has a negative effect on cognitive abilities of children with ADHD, according to a cross-sectional study by the University of Hong Kong (HKU), the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital. 

28 Jun 2022
MACE, stroke, death common after acute coronary syndrome in people with bipolar disorder

MACE, stroke, death common after acute coronary syndrome in people with bipolar disorder

25 Jun 2022

In people with bipolar disorder, major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) are common occurrences after acute coronary syndrome (ACS), a new study has found. Similarly, the risks of all-cause mortality and stroke are also increased post-ACS.

25 Jun 2022
Depression, sleep disturbance tied to urinary symptoms in men with LUTS

Depression, sleep disturbance tied to urinary symptoms in men with LUTS

22 Jun 2022

In men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), urinary symptom subdomains show an independent association with modifiable clinical variables such as sleep quality and depression at all time points, a study has found. However, these variables do not predict the degree of improvement in LUTS after assessment and treatment over the medium term.

22 Jun 2022
Pandemic-caused treatment delays for cancer may aggravate psychological distress

Pandemic-caused treatment delays for cancer may aggravate psychological distress

18 Jun 2022

Cancer patients who experience treatment delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions may be vulnerable to psychological distress, reports a recent China study. Effective communication from doctors and other cancer care professionals may help mitigate this effect.

18 Jun 2022