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New study questions the perception that autistic individuals experience less pain

People with autism have normal pain thresholds but increased sensitivity to painful stimuli, concludes a study in PAIN, the official publication of the International Association for the Study of Pain.

30 Nov 2022

Unique scaffolding material shows significant promise in the treatment of spinal cord injury

Unique new material developed at University of Limerick in Ireland has shown significant promise in the treatment of spinal cord injury.

29 Nov 2022

Mediterranean diet provides many benefits to overweight and obese seniors

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines overweight and obesity as excessive fat accumulations, posing health risks. A Spanish survey indicated a significant increase in obesity (from 7.4 % to 17.4%.) between 1987 and 2017. Interestingly, it was observed that obesity is more prevalent in men than in women who are below 65 years of age. However, beyond the age of 65, obesity in women outnumbered men.

29 Nov 2022

Frequent surveillance imaging not linked to better outcomes following lung cancer surgery

Regular postsurgical screening is critical for patients with lung cancer, the United States' second most prevalent type of cancer and leading cause of cancer deaths.

28 Nov 2022

Common chemotherapy drug could carry toxic inheritance for future generations of cancer survivors

A common chemotherapy drug could carry a toxic inheritance for children and grandchildren of adolescent cancer survivors, Washington State University-led research indicates.

28 Nov 2022

Long COVID brain fog and fatigue negatively impact all facets of daily life

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, researchers explored the lived experiences of individuals with post-acute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (PASC) to understand the impact of the symptoms such as fatigue and brain fog on the various aspects of life including employment, daily activities, and interpersonal relationships.

27 Nov 2022

Can acupuncture alleviate lower back and pelvic pain in pregnant women?

Scientists have recently reviewed available evidence on the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in treating lower back and/or pelvic pain during pregnancy.

25 Nov 2022

Wireless smart bandage promotes faster closure of wounds, enhances skin recovery

Some wounds just won't heal. Infections, diseases like diabetes, and suppressed immune systems often stack up to slow healing.

24 Nov 2022

COVID-19 impact on young people’s mental health could result in increased demand for support services

The first comprehensive study to evaluate research on the mental health of children and young people using evidence that spanned before and during COVID-19 has found an impact on mental health that could result in an increased demand for support services.

24 Nov 2022

Young people treated for sleep disorders with benzodiazepines may be at higher risk of overdose

Teens and young adults who are treated for sleep disorders with benzodiazepines such as Xanax – a medication commonly prescribed to treat anxiety and insomnia – may be at a higher risk of overdose, according to Rutgers researchers.

23 Nov 2022

Vitamin D appears to have no substantial impact on statin-related muscle pain

Patients who take statins to lower high cholesterol levels often complain of muscle pains, which can lead them to stop taking the highly effective medication and put them at greater risk of heart attack or stroke.

23 Nov 2022

High-level social support helps improve postgraduate students’ mental health during Covid-19 pandemic static management

A team of researchers undertook a study of the mental health of postgraduate students during the Covid-19 pandemic static management.

22 Nov 2022

Mindfulness found to be associated with emotional resilience in children during the COVID-19 pandemic

In a new study, researchers determined whether mindfulness was related to emotional resilience in children.

22 Nov 2022

Stroke patients with delirium could be more prone to developing cognitive and psychiatric difficulties

Stroke patients who experience delirium during a stroke could be more prone to developing cognitive and psychiatric difficulties.

22 Nov 2022

Was fan attendance at NFL games during the 2020-21 season associated with subsequent spikes in COVID-19 cases?

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open evaluated whether NFL attendance was associated with a higher incidence of COVID-19 cases.

22 Nov 2022

Diastolic blood pressure found to be associated with neuroticism

Diastolic blood pressure - the lower of the two numbers in a blood pressure reading - is highly likely to cause neurotic personality trait, finds research published in the open access journal General Psychiatry.

22 Nov 2022

Scientists identify a class of drugs that may prevent alcohol use disorder in people with PTSD

Survivors of abuse and trauma are vastly more likely than other people to develop alcohol use disorder (AUD); according to some estimates, as many as three-quarters of people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) report drinking problems.

21 Nov 2022

Transgender teens and young adults four times more likely to have a sleep disorder

Teens and young adults who are transgender are four times more likely to have a sleep disorder compared to cisgender youth, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds.

21 Nov 2022

MRI reveals brain changes in patients up to six months after COVID-19 recovery

Using a special type of MRI, researchers have uncovered brain changes in patients up to six months after they recovered from COVID-19, according to a study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

21 Nov 2022

Caregivers’ coping strategies affect their level of distress and quality of life

November is Caregiver Awareness Month, and timely findings from a study published in Blood Advances suggest that, among caregivers of patients undergoing a stem cell transplant, how someone approaches coping can influence their levels of anxiety, depression, and poor quality of life (QOL) they experience.

20 Nov 2022

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

New study questions the perception that autistic individuals experience less pain

Unique scaffolding material shows significant promise in the treatment of spinal cord injury

Mediterranean diet provides many benefits to overweight and obese seniors

Frequent surveillance imaging not linked to better outcomes following lung cancer surgery

Common chemotherapy drug could carry toxic inheritance for future generations of cancer survivors

Long COVID brain fog and fatigue negatively impact all facets of daily life

Can acupuncture alleviate lower back and pelvic pain in pregnant women?

Wireless smart bandage promotes faster closure of wounds, enhances skin recovery

COVID-19 impact on young people’s mental health could result in increased demand for support services

Young people treated for sleep disorders with benzodiazepines may be at higher risk of overdose

Vitamin D appears to have no substantial impact on statin-related muscle pain

High-level social support helps improve postgraduate students’ mental health during Covid-19 pandemic static management

Mindfulness found to be associated with emotional resilience in children during the COVID-19 pandemic

Stroke patients with delirium could be more prone to developing cognitive and psychiatric difficulties

Was fan attendance at NFL games during the 2020-21 season associated with subsequent spikes in COVID-19 cases?

Diastolic blood pressure found to be associated with neuroticism

Scientists identify a class of drugs that may prevent alcohol use disorder in people with PTSD

Transgender teens and young adults four times more likely to have a sleep disorder

MRI reveals brain changes in patients up to six months after COVID-19 recovery

Caregivers’ coping strategies affect their level of distress and quality of life

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Anxiety News and Research

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Scaling B-cell cloning workflows for antibody development

Fluidics in Modern Healthcare & Medical Device Innovation

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