December 20, 2024

Riluzole Shows Promise in Reversing Cognitive Decline from Radiation Therapy

Boosting brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) with riluzole may mitigate cognitive dysfunction from radiation therapy.

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December 19, 2024

Plant-Based Meat Study Reveals Depression Link

A study on UK vegetarians and plant-based meat alternatives revealed surprising health outcomes related to depression, irritable bowel syndrome, and blood biochemistry levels.

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December 18, 2024

Physicians With Kids Face Large Pay Gaps

Physician compensation remains a central concern in health care, influenced by educational debt, specialty-specific variations, and evolving employer policies.

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December 16, 2024

Walking Away from Depression: Large Study

New meta-analysis of 96,173 adults finds each additional 1,000 daily steps associated with 9% lower depression risk, with benefits starting at just 5,000 steps per day.

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December 16, 2024

Birth Timing Impacts Lifetime Suicide Risk

In a large Nordic cohort study of nearly 7 million individuals, women born very preterm showed a 76% higher risk of suicide mortality compared to full-term peers, while preterm birth showed no association with suicide risk in men, suggesting a possible sex-specific vulnerability that warrants clinical attention.

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December 12, 2024

Phase 3 Data: Nemolizumab for Prurigo Nodularis Relief

A recent study published in JAMA Dermatology revealed the significant efficacy of nemolizumab in reducing pruritus and skin lesions in patients with moderate to severe prurigo nodularis.

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December 11, 2024

COVID-19's Impact on Sleep Duration in Depression

A recent study reveals the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sleep patterns in individuals with a history of depression, highlighting significant shifts in sleep duration and factors influencing these changes.

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December 11, 2024

Frontline Mental Health: Strategies to Combat Burnout

Explore innovative approaches, including mindfulness, team efficiency, and psilocybin therapy, to address clinician burnout and mental health challenges.

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December 11, 2024

Do E-Cigarettes Aid Long-Term Smoking Cessation?

A recent study found that e-cigarette use was associated with lower long-term smoking cessation rates compared to traditional methods like nicotine replacement therapy.

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