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Fatigue worsens quality of life, productivity in patients with psoriatic arthritis
Patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) usually complain of fatigue, which is less frequently diagnosed by many physicians, reports a study. Severe fatigue may lead to poorer physical functioning, work productivity, and health-related quality of life (HRQOL).

PTSD may increase risk of cardiovascular diseases
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) appears to share a genetic risk with cardiovascular disease (CVD), indicating that PTSD is a factor that contributes to the development of coronary artery disease (CAD) and hypertension, reveals a study.

Polygenic risk scores predict response to ECT for major depressive disorder
A polygenic liability for major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder contributes to improvements following electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), reports a study. This provides evidence of a genetic factor for clinical response to ECT.

Loss, grief haunt patients, healthcare providers during pandemic
Patients, family members, and healthcare professionals experience multifaceted losses and grief during this COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Singapore study. Moreover, the impact of COVID-19 and current societal restrictions causes those afflicted to fear for their future, further worsening their emotional and psychological well-being.




