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Adverse mental health symptoms with repeated short-term hormonal contraceptive withdrawal
Repeated withdrawal from contraceptive steroids during monthly pill pause was linked to adverse mental health symptoms, according to study findings published in JAMA Network Open.
Q&A: Peanut bullying incident reveals opportunities for food allergy education, engagement
Two football players at Lake Travis High School in Lake Travis, Texas, have been accused of coating the cleats and uniform of a teammate with a severe peanut allergy in peanut products. The teammate developed hives.
Therapy available when food allergy anxiety impacts daily activities
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Therapies can help patients with food allergies manage anxiety, with referrals for mental health as needed, according to a presentation at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Silo Pharma, Medspray make deal for nasal spray delivery of PTSD, anxiety drug
A new licensing agreement between Silo Pharma and Medspray Pharma BV allows SPC-15, Silo’s therapeutic for PTSD, anxiety and more, to be delivered via Medspray’s soft mist nasal spray technology, according to a Silo press release.
Patent issued for ANAVEX2-73 in anxiety, insomnia
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent expanding existing protections for ANAVEX2-73, a drug potentially effective in Alzheimer’s disease, according to a press release from the manufacturer.
People with HIV have increased risk for developing some mental health disorders
People with HIV have an increased risk for developing composite mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression, although receiving ART may lower this risk, researchers found.
Poor mental health found to be common comorbidity with atopic dermatitis
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Patients with atopic dermatitis have an increased likelihood of developing anxiety and depression, according to a poster presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Mental, ocular health ‘inextricably linked,’ says OD turned psychotherapist
NEW ORLEANS — Optometrists are in a unique position to help identify mental health conditions in patients, according to optometrist turned licensed psychotherapist Dennis Pardo, OD, MPH, FAAO, LCSW, MSW.
Mood disorders associated with poor outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Published results showed patients with pre-existing mood disorders had worse postoperative pain and functional outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair compared with patients without mood disorders.
Study: ChatGPT shows promise in managing depression
ChatGPT performed better at managing mild and severe depression in accordance with current clinical guidance without showing gender or socioeconomic bias compared with primary care physicians, according to researchers in Israel.