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New model could help predict risk of suicidal behavior in at-risk young adults

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. among those aged 15 to 34 years and yet, despite years of mental health research, our ability to predict suicidal behavior is only slightly better than chance.

27 Feb 2019

Best proven drug to treat schizophrenia could be safely given to African descent people

A study led by researchers at Cardiff University means that more people of African descent who have treatment-resistant schizophrenia could be safely given the drug best proven to manage their symptoms.

27 Feb 2019

Student-led interest group increases student engagement with rheumatology

According to data from the 2005 and 2016 American College of Rheumatology Workforce Studies, a significant increase in the demand for rheumatologists is expected in the coming years. However, the number of trained rheumatologists is declining.

27 Feb 2019

Brain response to mom's voice found to be greatly diminished in children with autism

For most children, the sound of their mother's voice triggers brain activity patterns distinct from those triggered by an unfamiliar voice. But the unique brain response to mom's voice is greatly diminished in children with autism, according to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine.

26 Feb 2019

Study shows connection between maternal smoking during pregnancy and offspring ADHD

The higher the cotinine levels were in the mother's blood during pregnancy, the greater was the child's risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder later in life, showed an epidemiological study conducted by the Research Centre for Child Psychiatry at the University of Turku in Finland.

26 Feb 2019

Specific gene variation associated with ADHD could be tied to substance addiction

Some variations in the gene LPHN3 -associated with the attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids and adults- could favor likelihood to smoke, consume alcohol, cannabis and other addictive substances, according to an article published in the journal Translational Psychiatry, from the Nature Publishing Group.

25 Feb 2019

Researchers investigate how marijuana and tobacco co-use affects quit attempts by smokers

Tobacco isn't the only thing being smoked in the Deep South, and for many, it's only half of their habit.

23 Feb 2019

Study finds modest decrease in burnout among physicians

The epidemic levels of physicians reporting burnout dropped modestly in 2017, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine, the Mayo Clinic and the American Medical Association.

23 Feb 2019

One in 13 children affected by PTSD, according to landmark study

A new study has found that almost one in 13 young adults suffer from PTSD following a childhood trauma.

22 Feb 2019

Some drug combinations may be more effective than others for schizophrenic patients

Patients with schizophrenia are often treated with more than one type of psychiatric medication, but a new study suggests that some combinations may be more effective than others.

21 Feb 2019

Antipsychotic polypharmacy may be beneficial for schizophrenia patients

Combining certain types of two antipsychotic agents in the maintenance treatment of schizophrenia is associated with a lower risk of relapse than using monotherapy. T

20 Feb 2019

Heavy cigarette smoking could damage vision, say researchers

New research suggests that smoking more than 20 cigarettes a day may damage a person’s vision and disrupt their ability to see colors.

20 Feb 2019

New screening tool more likely to identify sexual and labor exploitation of youth

A screening tool designed specifically to assess for human trafficking was more likely to identify sexual and labor exploitation of youth, as well as the risk factors, than a commonly used psychosocial assessment, reported researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Baylor College of Medicine.

20 Feb 2019

Study finds new link between food allergies and multiple sclerosis

Like many other medical conditions, the mechanism of multiple sclerosis remains an enigma--a puzzle composed of complex genetic and environmental factors. A key piece to this puzzle is the immune system, which is also responsible for regulating many other physiological (and pathological) phenomena--including allergies.

19 Feb 2019

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New model could help predict risk of suicidal behavior in at-risk young adults

Best proven drug to treat schizophrenia could be safely given to African descent people

Student-led interest group increases student engagement with rheumatology

Brain response to mom's voice found to be greatly diminished in children with autism

Study shows connection between maternal smoking during pregnancy and offspring ADHD

Specific gene variation associated with ADHD could be tied to substance addiction

Researchers investigate how marijuana and tobacco co-use affects quit attempts by smokers

Study finds modest decrease in burnout among physicians

One in 13 children affected by PTSD, according to landmark study

Some drug combinations may be more effective than others for schizophrenic patients

Antipsychotic polypharmacy may be beneficial for schizophrenia patients

Heavy cigarette smoking could damage vision, say researchers

New screening tool more likely to identify sexual and labor exploitation of youth

Study finds new link between food allergies and multiple sclerosis

Autistic children with co-occurring ADHD have greater adaptive behavior impairments

New project aims to improve lung disease care in Appalachia

Brain imaging indicates potential success of drug therapy in depressive patients

Scanning children's teeth may predict future mental health issues

Heavy smoking could lead to vision loss, study finds

Activating gene that helps excite neurons reverses depression in male mice

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Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

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