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Adjunctive prazosin helps battle nightmares in PTSD

13 Sep 2021

Use of prazosin in the adjunctive setting shows some utility in reducing the frequency of nightmares in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who are already receiving first-line treatment, according to a study.

Adjunctive prazosin helps battle nightmares in PTSD

13 Sep 2021

ASD symptoms emerging early tend to decline with age but may persist for some

09 Sep 2021

Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that emerge early manage to decrease as a person grows older, but impairment persists in adulthood for some, a study has found. Furthermore, other individuals develop autistic symptoms across adolescence and adulthood.

ASD symptoms emerging early tend to decline with age but may persist for some

09 Sep 2021

Southeast Asia’s gastroenterologists buckle under heavy burnout burden amid COVID-19

09 Sep 2021 by

During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, burnout has become prevalent among gastroenterologists in Southeast Asia, driven strongly by fears of getting infected and the stress of reduced income, according to a Singapore study presented at the recently concluded Asian Pacific Digestive Week 2021 (APDW 2021).

Southeast Asia’s gastroenterologists buckle under heavy burnout burden amid COVID-19

09 Sep 2021

Lower rates of hospital presentation for self-poisoning during COVID-19

07 Sep 2021 by

A recent cohort study showed almost a one-third reduction in hospital presentations for self-poisoning in Sri Lanka immediately following the start of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown.

Lower rates of hospital presentation for self-poisoning during COVID-19

07 Sep 2021

Schizophrenia worsens COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality, reduces vaccination rate

07 Sep 2021 by

A recent cohort study showed an increased risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) hospitalization and mortality as well as a lower rate of vaccination in individuals with schizophrenia compared with the general population.

Schizophrenia worsens COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality, reduces vaccination rate

07 Sep 2021

Pandemic lockdowns take a toll on college students’ mental health

05 Sep 2021

College students appear to be highly vulnerable to the mental health effects of pandemic lockdowns, with this population having a higher prevalence of psychiatric disorders relative to nonstudents, according to data from the CONFINS study.

Pandemic lockdowns take a toll on college students’ mental health

05 Sep 2021

Site of stabbing, cutting factors in subsequent suicide risk

30 Aug 2021

Among individuals who self-harm, those who present with cuts or stabs to the neck, in particular, are at greater risk of subsequent suicide, a study has found.

Site of stabbing, cutting factors in subsequent suicide risk

30 Aug 2021

Supervised exercises can tackle anxiety in men with prostate cancer

27 Aug 2021 by

Working out under supervision helps ease psychological distress in prostate cancer patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), as shown in a study.

Supervised exercises can tackle anxiety in men with prostate cancer

27 Aug 2021

Internet-delivered CBT shows promise for managing social anxiety disorder

26 Aug 2021 by

Therapist-guided internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT*) was an effective intervention for children and adolescents with social anxiety disorder (SAD) compared with internet-delivered supportive therapy (ISUPPORT**), a study has shown.

Internet-delivered CBT shows promise for managing social anxiety disorder

26 Aug 2021

Subjective cognitive decline risk may be higher in transgender vs cisgender adults

23 Aug 2021 by

Transgender adults had a higher likelihood of experiencing subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and SCD-related functional limitations compared with their cisgender counterparts, according to a study presented at AAIC 2021.

Subjective cognitive decline risk may be higher in transgender vs cisgender adults

23 Aug 2021

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Adjunctive prazosin helps battle nightmares in PTSD

Adjunctive prazosin helps battle nightmares in PTSD

ASD symptoms emerging early tend to decline with age but may persist for some

ASD symptoms emerging early tend to decline with age but may persist for some

Southeast Asia’s gastroenterologists buckle under heavy burnout burden amid COVID-19

Southeast Asia’s gastroenterologists buckle under heavy burnout burden amid COVID-19

Lower rates of hospital presentation for self-poisoning during COVID-19

Lower rates of hospital presentation for self-poisoning during COVID-19

Schizophrenia worsens COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality, reduces vaccination rate

Schizophrenia worsens COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality, reduces vaccination rate

Pandemic lockdowns take a toll on college students’ mental health

Pandemic lockdowns take a toll on college students’ mental health

Site of stabbing, cutting factors in subsequent suicide risk

Site of stabbing, cutting factors in subsequent suicide risk

Supervised exercises can tackle anxiety in men with prostate cancer

Supervised exercises can tackle anxiety in men with prostate cancer

Internet-delivered CBT shows promise for managing social anxiety disorder

Internet-delivered CBT shows promise for managing social anxiety disorder

Subjective cognitive decline risk may be higher in transgender vs cisgender adults

Subjective cognitive decline risk may be higher in transgender vs cisgender adults