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Depression, antiseizure medication side effects take toll on epileptic patients’ quality of life
Depression, antiseizure medication side effects take toll on epileptic patients’ quality of life
17 Jan 2022 byJairia Dela Cruz

Among patients with epilepsy, quality of life (QOL) declines with antiseizure medication (ASM) polytherapy, and this effect is mediated by depression and the side effects of ASMs, as reported in a study.

Depression, antiseizure medication side effects take toll on epileptic patients’ quality of life
17 Jan 2022
Study throws light on vaccine hesitancy in Singapore
Study throws light on vaccine hesitancy in Singapore
15 Jan 2022 byJairia Dela Cruz

COVID-19 vaccine acceptance is high in Singapore, but there are still a reluctant few who prevent the nation from getting a higher immunization coverage against the infection.

Study throws light on vaccine hesitancy in Singapore
15 Jan 2022
Psychosis not uncommon in Parkinson’s disease, signals cognitive decline
Psychosis not uncommon in Parkinson’s disease, signals cognitive decline
14 Jan 2022
Depression a causal risk factor for coronary artery disease in diabetes
Depression a causal risk factor for coronary artery disease in diabetes
12 Jan 2022

There appears to be genetic evidence that depression contributes to an increased risk of coronary artery disease in patients with diabetes, as shown in the results of a Mendelian randomization study.

Depression a causal risk factor for coronary artery disease in diabetes
12 Jan 2022