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Improved binge eating outcomes with naltrexone/bupropion? Extended treatment recommended

06 Jul 2023

Individuals with binge-eating disorder (BED) and obesity who responded well to combination treatment with naltrexone plus bupropion may benefit from receiving maintenance treatment with the same combination, according to a study.

Improved binge eating outcomes with naltrexone/bupropion? Extended treatment recommended

06 Jul 2023

Psychiatric disorders linked to increased risk of T2D among young adults

06 Jul 2023

Multiple psychiatric disorders, especially schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, appear to put young adults at increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D), as reported in a study.

Psychiatric disorders linked to increased risk of T2D among young adults

06 Jul 2023

How effective are dietary interventions for perinatal depression, anxiety?

05 Jul 2023

Dietary interventions, such as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and iron intake, are not useful in reducing perinatal depression, reveals a study. However, supplementation with vitamin D in 1,800 to 3,500 IU per day appears promising.

How effective are dietary interventions for perinatal depression, anxiety?

05 Jul 2023

ADHD meds emerge as preferred option for reducing self-harm risk in BPD

04 Jul 2023 by

For individuals with bipolar disorder (BPD), attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD) medications help lower the risk of suicidal behaviour, according to data from a comparative effectiveness research study.

ADHD meds emerge as preferred option for reducing self-harm risk in BPD

04 Jul 2023

Mood disorders affect one in ten ICD patients

04 Jul 2023 by

Depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are highly prevalent in patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), a meta-analysis has revealed.

Mood disorders affect one in ten ICD patients

04 Jul 2023

Individuals with overactive bladder sleep poorly

03 Jul 2023

Sleep disturbance appears to be common among individuals with overactive bladder (OAB), regardless of treatment, as reported in a study.

Individuals with overactive bladder sleep poorly

03 Jul 2023

Heparin unable to prevent miscarriages in women with inherited thrombophilia

01 Jul 2023 by

Daily shots of low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) fall short of improving live birth rates for women with a history of at least two pregnancy losses and inherited thrombophilia, according to the results of the open-label trial ALIFE2.

Heparin unable to prevent miscarriages in women with inherited thrombophilia

01 Jul 2023

Cognitive frailty predictors to aid dementia, adverse health outcome prevention

27 Jun 2023 by

Progression to cognitive frailty may be predicted by factors including vision, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels, education levels, and participation in cognitively stimulating activities, according to a Singapore study.