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Polygenic risk scores tied to episode polarity in bipolar disorder
Polygenic risk scores tied to episode polarity in bipolar disorder
18 Mar 2023

Polygenic risk scores (PRS) for bipolar disorder, major depression, and schizophrenia are predictive of episode polarity and psychotic symptoms in a similar manner among individuals with bipolar disorder, suggests a recent study.

Polygenic risk scores tied to episode polarity in bipolar disorder
18 Mar 2023
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy of benefit to select patients with bipolar disorder
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy of benefit to select patients with bipolar disorder
18 Mar 2023
Poorly controlled T2D in Singaporeans: Who are at risk of diabetes-related distress?
Poorly controlled T2D in Singaporeans: Who are at risk of diabetes-related distress?
17 Mar 2023 byJairia Dela Cruz

One in six people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes (T2D) in Singapore experiences diabetes distress, with the risk factors including younger age, previous tobacco use, kidney disease history, and depressive symptoms, as reported in a study.

Poorly controlled T2D in Singaporeans: Who are at risk of diabetes-related distress?
17 Mar 2023
Does moderate drinking help in depression?
Does moderate drinking help in depression?
17 Mar 2023
Triple combination asthma inhaler works in patients with persistent airflow limitation
Triple combination asthma inhaler works in patients with persistent airflow limitation
17 Mar 2023

A novel once-a-day inhaler for asthma that contains a fixed-dose combination of the corticosteroid mometasone furoate (MF), the long-acting beta-agonist indacaterol acetate (IND), and the long-acting muscarinic antagonist glycopyrronium bromide (GLY) appears to have a favourable effect in patients with persistent airflow limitation (PAL), according to a post hoc analysis of the IRIDIUM study.

Triple combination asthma inhaler works in patients with persistent airflow limitation
17 Mar 2023