Depression
Exercise tied to reduced risk for some neuropsychiatric diseases
People who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity may be less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders compared with those with more sedentary behavior, according to preliminary study results.
AI helps identify psychiatric comorbidities in multiple sclerosis
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A machine learning model using existing clinical data may help clinicians screen for comorbid anxiety and depression in patients with multiple sclerosis, according to a poster presented at ACTRIMS.
GLP-1s ‘modestly lower’ the risk for depression in adults with diabetes
The use of GLP-1 receptor agonists corresponded with a lower risk for depression among older adults with type 2 diabetes compared with dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors, results of a target trial emulation study suggested.
Depression may hasten development of chronic health conditions in adults
Adults with a history of depression gained long-term physical health conditions at a rate 30% faster than those without such a history, an analysis of a UK-based nationwide cohort study in PLoS Medicine showed.
American Society of Anesthesiologists shares guidance for safe nonanesthetic ketamine use
The American Society of Anesthesiologists released new guidance on the safe use of ketamine for nonanesthesia purposes, such as the treatment of mental health disorders, according to an organization press release.
Psilocybin may improve mental health of people with cancer
Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy significantly improved a range of psychiatric symptoms among people with cancer, according to research published in Nature Mental Health.
Comorbidities linked to early discontinuation of disease-modifying therapy trials for MS
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A higher comorbidity burden was linked to an increased rate of adverse events as well as early discontinuation among patients with MS who participated in phase 3 clinical trials of disease-modifying therapies, data show.
'Something needs to change': Women physicians face sharply higher suicide risk than public
Physician suicide is a pervasive issue in the medical field, especially among women, according to the results of nationwide cohort study.
Patients with chronic prurigo commonly experience psychological comorbidities
Patients with chronic prurigo experience high levels of perceived stress, stigmatization and body dysmorphia which are driven by both demographic and disease factors, according to a study.
Q&A: ‘Doing the lion’s share’: Mental health strain more common for women caregivers
Women caregivers are more likely to report emotional stress, struggles with work-life balance and depression or anxiety compared with men, but there are resources available to help.