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“The most common source of manpower... are the patients’ families, which often have not received training in dementia care.”

15 May 2024 by

With the aging Filipino population expected to increase in the decades to come, the country faces the challenge of taking good care of the elderly. One significant disease that plagues them is dementia, a neurocognitive disorder presenting with deterioration in cognitive function beyond what is expected from biological aging. Dementia significantly interferes with activities of daily living and social autonomy.

“The most common source of manpower... are the patients’ families, which often have not received training in dementia care.”

15 May 2024

“Trivializing their symptoms, and accusing them of low IQ and of making up their illnesses discourages individuals with mental illness from seeking help.”

15 May 2024 by

In the Philippines, mental illness (MI)is a challenge to treat, as the stigma associated with it remains to this day. For instance, many Filipinos still believe that MI arises from paranormal causes or the individual’s emotional weaknesses.¹

“Trivializing their symptoms, and accusing them of low IQ and of making up their illnesses discourages individuals with mental illness from seeking help.”

15 May 2024

Head-mounted magnetic field device for depression shows early signs of success

13 May 2024 by

A novel head-mounted device that emits magnetic field may have therapeutic potential in managing major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a study.

Head-mounted magnetic field device for depression shows early signs of success

13 May 2024

Psilocybin may help ease depression symptoms

11 May 2024 by

Treatment with psilocybin significantly improves the symptoms of depression, particularly when using self-report scales and when individuals have used psychedelics in the past, results of a systematic review and meta-analysis have shown.

Psilocybin may help ease depression symptoms

11 May 2024

Schools need to up their game on students’ mental health

10 May 2024 by

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)’s Healthy School Forum reveals alarming data on students’ mental health, which call for adoption of the WHO’s health-promoting school (HPS) framework in all schools in Hong Kong.

Schools need to up their game on students’ mental health

10 May 2024

Fatty acid may influence bipolar disorder risk

09 May 2024 by

Genetic predisposition to higher levels of arachidonic acid may play a causal role in bipolar disorder (BPD), as suggested in a Mendelian randomization study.

Fatty acid may influence bipolar disorder risk

09 May 2024

More evidence supports enzalutamide’s link with poorer mood and cognitive outcomes in mCRPC

09 May 2024 by

Patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) treated with enzalutamide reported more fatigue, depression and deterioration in perceived cognitive ability, and slower reaction time than those receiving abiraterone acetate, according to results of the ACE study.

More evidence supports enzalutamide’s link with poorer mood and cognitive outcomes in mCRPC

09 May 2024

Lifetime illegal drug use prevalent among smokers, drinkers, youths in SG

08 May 2024 by

In Singapore, younger people, current and former smokers, as well as individuals with hazardous alcohol consumption are more likely to engage in lifetime use of illicit drugs, according to a recent study.

Lifetime illegal drug use prevalent among smokers, drinkers, youths in SG

08 May 2024

Xanomeline–trospium quells acute psychosis in people with schizophrenia

07 May 2024 by

The experimental drug combination of xanomeline and trospium chloride appears to be efficacious and well tolerated in individuals with schizophrenia who are experiencing acute psychosis, according to the results of the phase III EMERGENT-3 trial.

Xanomeline–trospium quells acute psychosis in people with schizophrenia

07 May 2024

Zolpidem and zopiclone: Are they the same?

06 May 2024

Zolpidem and zopiclone are among the most frequently prescribed hypnotics. They are the only z-drugs available in Hong Kong. Zopiclone is used in Europe, while eszopiclone, a stereoisomer, is used in the US. The European Medicines Agency determined that there is no advantage of eszopiclone over zopiclone. Both zolpidem and zopiclone are believed to be good substitutes for benzodiazepines, with less tendency for abuse, addiction, dependence or withdrawal. (However, this view is now under dispute.)

Zolpidem and zopiclone: Are they the same?

06 May 2024

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“The most common source of manpower... are the patients’ families, which often have not received training in dementia care.”

“The most common source of manpower... are the patients’ families, which often have not received training in dementia care.”

“Trivializing their symptoms, and accusing them of low IQ and of making up their illnesses discourages individuals with mental illness from seeking help.”

“Trivializing their symptoms, and accusing them of low IQ and of making up their illnesses discourages individuals with mental illness from seeking help.”

Head-mounted magnetic field device for depression shows early signs of success

Head-mounted magnetic field device for depression shows early signs of success

Psilocybin may help ease depression symptoms

Psilocybin may help ease depression symptoms

Schools need to up their game on students’ mental health

Schools need to up their game on students’ mental health

Fatty acid may influence bipolar disorder risk

Fatty acid may influence bipolar disorder risk

More evidence supports enzalutamide’s link with poorer mood and cognitive outcomes in mCRPC

More evidence supports enzalutamide’s link with poorer mood and cognitive outcomes in mCRPC

Lifetime illegal drug use prevalent among smokers, drinkers, youths in SG

Lifetime illegal drug use prevalent among smokers, drinkers, youths in SG

Xanomeline–trospium quells acute psychosis in people with schizophrenia

Xanomeline–trospium quells acute psychosis in people with schizophrenia

Zolpidem and zopiclone: Are they the same?

Zolpidem and zopiclone: Are they the same?