Anxiety
Prenatal oral microbiome associated with mother’s stress, mental health
During pregnancy, various aspects of the oral microbiome were associated with stress and mental health, differing from known ties between the gut microbiome and mental health, researchers reported.
Screening tool detects anxiety in half of children going into surgery
A brief, computerized mental health screening for children going into surgery showed that more than half were experiencing preoperative anxiety, according to findings presented at Anesthesiology 2024.
Patients with OSA commonly report fatigue, lost work productivity, limited daily activity
As a result of living with obstructive sleep apnea, many patients report fatigue, lost work productivity and limits on daily activities, according to survey findings provided by Apnimed.
Patient interviews help identify components to a successful GLP-1 weight-loss program
SAN ANTONIO — Patient interviews showed weight loss via GLP-1 receptor agonists is a major emotional journey, many have anxiety surrounding cessation and weight regain due to lack of access, a speaker reported.
Q&A: ‘Highly charged’ political environment, election sources of stress for US adults
According to a recent survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, 77% of more than 3,000 U.S. adult respondents reported feeling stressed about the future of the nation, with 69% stressed about the upcoming election.
Pregnant women with mild asthma experience few complex treatable traits
Pregnant women with mild asthma experienced few extrapulmonary treatable traits, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.
Q&A: Navigating emotional, mental health issues in people with diabetes
Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, talks with Persis Commissariat, PhD, CDCES, and Amit Shapira, PhD, about how to manage emotional and mental health issues in persons living with diabetes.
Treatment in PAH similar with, without mental health comorbidities
BOSTON — Having pulmonary arterial hypertension plus a mental health comorbidity did not result in differing treatments or outcomes from those without this comorbidity, according to data presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.
Screening, referrals needed for overlooked ‘third pillar’ of PCOS: Psychosocial symptoms
After years of advocacy and research, clinicians increasingly recognize the physical symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome. Yet, many women with PCOS have a range of serious psychosocial comorbidities that often go unaddressed.
Q&A: Medical marijuana use led to ‘robust changes’ in pain, but more research is needed
Medical marijuana use led to improvements in health-related quality of life among adults referred for medical marijuana by a physician to treat qualifying medical conditions, according to a study published in Journal of Cannabis Research.