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Stress spikes BP levels in hypertensive adults
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.
Stress spikes BP levels in hypertensive adults
12 Oct 2022
Rheumatic patients report lower anxiety, self-isolation levels after initial lockdown
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.
Rheumatic patients report lower anxiety, self-isolation levels after initial lockdown
07 Oct 2022
Treatment-resistant depression imposes high healthcare utilization
Patients suffering from treatment-resistant depression (TRD) have higher healthcare resource utilization (HRU) associated with psychiatric services, reports a recent study.
Treatment-resistant depression imposes high healthcare utilization
02 Oct 2022
Telepsychiatry as reliable as face-to-face interviews for symptom assessment
Assessments of depressive, anxiety and psychotic symptoms and suicidal risk by telepsychiatry have good reliability in general when compared with face-to-face interviews, according to researchers from the Queen Mary Hospital (QMH).
Telepsychiatry as reliable as face-to-face interviews for symptom assessment
29 Sep 2022
Vision impairment tied to depression, anxiety in children
Children with vision impairment are at higher risk of developing symptoms of depression and anxiety, according to a study, noting that surgical treatment of strabismus may improve these symptoms.