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In-utero exposure to poor air quality a risk factor for childhood ADHD
Children born to mothers who were exposed to polluted air while pregnant are at increased risk of childhood attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study presented at PAS 2023.
Motivational interviewing plus CBT eases negative symptoms in schizophrenia
Motivational interviewing (MI) in combination with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) improves negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, reports a study. These symptoms are initially thought of as resistant to any intervention.
Psilocybin shows promise in relieving depression in cancer patients
The 5-HT2A receptor agonist psilocybin, when taken under medical supervision, may offer a promising approach to treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in cancer patients, results of a small phase II study suggest.
Cash transfers ease functional impairment in elderly
A study in India has shown the effectiveness of a small cash transfer in alleviating short-term functional impairment among older people who are living alone. However, cash transfers do not produce a clinically or statistically significant decrease in depression and show no impact on food security.