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Postpartum depression more common in pregnant women with rheumatic disease
Women of reproductive age with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are more likely to experience postpartum depression than those without any rheumatic disease (RD), according to a study.
Postpartum depression more common in pregnant women with rheumatic disease
19 Oct 2023Antipsychotic dose reduction in recurrent psychosis: No clear benefits but increased relapse risk
Gradual antipsychotic dose reduction does not provide benefits in social functioning and is associated with an increased risk of relapse in patients with schizophrenia, the RADAR trial has shown.
Antipsychotic dose reduction in recurrent psychosis: No clear benefits but increased relapse risk
09 Oct 2023COVID vs non-COVID ARDS: Are both mentally distressing for patients’ kin?
Mental health symptoms of family members of patients hospitalized for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) were similar at 12 months regardless of whether it was caused by COVID-19 or not, a prospective cohort study suggests.
COVID vs non-COVID ARDS: Are both mentally distressing for patients’ kin?
04 Oct 2023Pill pause linked to adverse mental health symptoms in long-term contraceptive users
For long-term users of combined oral contraceptives (COC), short-term hormonal withdrawal that occurs during the once-a-month pill pause appears to be accompanied by a significant increase in negative affect, anxiety, and mental health symptoms, regardless of COC type, as reported in a study.
Pill pause linked to adverse mental health symptoms in long-term contraceptive users
01 Oct 2023Mindfulness therapy reduces IBS symptoms, improves life quality
Mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy (MBSRT) in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) results in improved quality of life and mindfulness components, as well as reduced IBS symptoms, when compared with controls, a study has shown.
Mindfulness therapy reduces IBS symptoms, improves life quality
28 Sep 2023Drug monitoring may prevent weight gain in ASD patients taking aripiprazole
A recent study exploring the relationship between aripiprazole pharmacokinetics (PK), side effects, and effectiveness in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has found that higher plasma levels correlate with greater weight gain.
Drug monitoring may prevent weight gain in ASD patients taking aripiprazole
27 Sep 2023Depression, diabetes duration predict sexual dysfunction in women with T1D
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is significantly associated with the risk of sexual dysfunction among women, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.