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Major trauma cases down but domestic violence up during COVID-19 lockdown
During the COVID-19 lockdown period, major trauma cases such as road traffic accidents and worksite injuries have decreased while the opposite is true for interpersonal violence, which has shown a relative increase, according to a Singapore study.
Major trauma cases down but domestic violence up during COVID-19 lockdown
01 Dec 2023
Fibromyalgia syndrome tied to sexual dysfunction in women
Sexual dysfunction (SD) appears to be common in women with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), which may affect desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain during sexual intercourse, according to a Spain study. Additionally, a moderate direct association exists between FMS and SD.
Fibromyalgia syndrome tied to sexual dysfunction in women
30 Nov 2023
Is there a link between vertigo and psychiatric disorders?
A systematic review and meta-analysis from Singapore suggest a potential association between benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and anxiety.
Is there a link between vertigo and psychiatric disorders?
30 Nov 2023
Psychological burden high in women with threatened miscarriage
A substantial proportion of women with threatened miscarriage show distress as well as depressive and anxiety symptoms, researchers from the University of Hong Kong have reported.
Psychological burden high in women with threatened miscarriage
30 Nov 2023
Subcutaneous risperidone delays impending relapse in schizophrenia
Subcutaneous injection of risperidone QM or Q2M (TV-46000) has been shown to significantly delay impending relapse in patients with schizophrenia in the phase III RISE study.
Subcutaneous risperidone delays impending relapse in schizophrenia
10 Nov 2023
Sexual dysfunction affects >50 percent of patients with schizophrenia
Sexual dysfunction is highly prevalent in schizophrenia, affecting >50 percent of patients. Treatment of comorbid depression may be an effective strategy to improve sexual health, according to a meta-analysis.
Sexual dysfunction affects >50 percent of patients with schizophrenia
09 Nov 2023
Brexpiprazole improves agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia
A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial reports significant improvement in agitation with brexpiprazole vs placebo among patients with Alzheimer’s dementia.