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Preterm birth may correlate weakly with risk of research-identified ASD

17 May 2020

Research-identified autism spectrum disorder appears to be more common in preterm babies, though this relationship is modified by various infant and maternal factors, a recent study has found.

Preterm birth may correlate weakly with risk of research-identified ASD

17 May 2020

Co-occurring autism, intellectual disabilities pose long-term health disadvantages

15 May 2020

Individuals with co-occurring intellectual disabilities and autism appear to be in an unfavourable position, as they are more likely to have additional long-term health conditions such as sensory impairments and physical disabilities, as reported in a study.

Co-occurring autism, intellectual disabilities pose long-term health disadvantages

15 May 2020

Depression, anxiety levels moderate body image dissatisfaction and disordered eating link

15 May 2020 by

Levels of depression and anxiety facilitate the relationship between disordered eating (DE) and body image dissatisfaction (BID) among psychiatric outpatients in a multicultural Asian setting, with DE potentially leading to a worse quality of life, according to a Singapore study.

Depression, anxiety levels moderate body image dissatisfaction and disordered eating link

15 May 2020

Link between physical, mental states of COVID-19 frontliners may be bidirectional

15 May 2020 by

In the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, healthcare workers experience a range of physical symptoms, which are strongly related to psychological distress, according to a study, suggesting a bidirectional relationship between physical symptoms and psychological outcomes.

Link between physical, mental states of COVID-19 frontliners may be bidirectional

15 May 2020

High insulin levels, parental stress spell risk of childhood asthma

14 May 2020 by

Children with high serum insulin levels and whose parents are under stress are more likely to have asthma symptoms, suggest two studies presented at the AAAAI 2020 Meeting.

High insulin levels, parental stress spell risk of childhood asthma

14 May 2020

Obesity before pregnancy may amplify offspring ADHD risk

14 May 2020

Maternal obesity appears to contribute to offspring inattentiveness or hyperactivity problems and may precede an attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis, a recent study has shown.

Obesity before pregnancy may amplify offspring ADHD risk

14 May 2020

Existing interventions reduce psychological distress in staff caring for patients during outbreak

13 May 2020 by

Frontline health workers caring for patients with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) may benefit from effective interventions derived from previous emerging virus outbreaks, which can be employed to help mitigate psychological distress, suggest the results of a rapid review and meta-analysis.

Existing interventions reduce psychological distress in staff caring for patients during outbreak

13 May 2020

Mood homeostasis: Potential in personalized treatment for depression

08 May 2020 by

Mood homeostasis appears to be impaired in people with low mood and a history of depression, a recent study has shown. These results may provide new insights to guide the development of treatments for depression.

Mood homeostasis: Potential in personalized treatment for depression

08 May 2020

Practical recommendations on managing sleep problems during COVID-19 home confinement

06 May 2020 by

The European Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) Academy has issued practical recommendations, adapted from elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), on dealing with sleep problems during home confinement due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak for those facing changed work schedules and requirements, those with health anxiety, and those handling childcare and homeschooling.

Practical recommendations on managing sleep problems during COVID-19 home confinement

06 May 2020

Benzodiazepines, Z-drugs do not cause dementia in patients with affective disorders

05 May 2020

Use of benzodiazepines or Z-drugs is not associated with subsequent dementia, even when exposures are cumulated or divided into long- and short-acting drugs, reveals a study.

Benzodiazepines, Z-drugs do not cause dementia in patients with affective disorders

05 May 2020

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Preterm birth may correlate weakly with risk of research-identified ASD

Preterm birth may correlate weakly with risk of research-identified ASD

Co-occurring autism, intellectual disabilities pose long-term health disadvantages

Co-occurring autism, intellectual disabilities pose long-term health disadvantages

Depression, anxiety levels moderate body image dissatisfaction and disordered eating link

Depression, anxiety levels moderate body image dissatisfaction and disordered eating link

Link between physical, mental states of COVID-19 frontliners may be bidirectional

Link between physical, mental states of COVID-19 frontliners may be bidirectional

High insulin levels, parental stress spell risk of childhood asthma

High insulin levels, parental stress spell risk of childhood asthma

Obesity before pregnancy may amplify offspring ADHD risk

Obesity before pregnancy may amplify offspring ADHD risk

Existing interventions reduce psychological distress in staff caring for patients during outbreak

Existing interventions reduce psychological distress in staff caring for patients during outbreak

Mood homeostasis: Potential in personalized treatment for depression

Mood homeostasis: Potential in personalized treatment for depression

Practical recommendations on managing sleep problems during COVID-19 home confinement

Practical recommendations on managing sleep problems during COVID-19 home confinement

Benzodiazepines, Z-drugs do not cause dementia in patients with affective disorders

Benzodiazepines, Z-drugs do not cause dementia in patients with affective disorders