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UH researcher aims to revolutionize treatment regimens for triple-negative breast cancer

A researcher at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy Drug Discovery Institute is working to revolutionize treatment regimens for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) by proving that nebivolol, an FDA-approved drug for high blood pressure, is effective in treating it.

31 Jan 2024

Ketamine therapy for mental health a ‘wild West’ for doctors and patients

In late 2022, Sarah Gutilla's treatment-resistant depression had grown so severe, she was actively contemplating suicide.

31 Jan 2024

Does visual impairment influence mental disorders?

Whether visual impairment (VI) affects mental disorders in the older population.

31 Jan 2024

Maternal happiness during pregnancy linked to child's brain development

Study reveals that maternal emotional well-being during pregnancy is linked to significant brain development benefits in children, particularly in the hippocampal volume of female offspring.

30 Jan 2024

Religious people showed lower unhappiness and stress during COVID lockdowns

People of religious faith may have experienced lower levels of unhappiness and stress than secular people during the UK's Covid-19 lockdowns in 2020 and 2021, according to new University of Cambridge research.

30 Jan 2024

Social media usage and depressive symptoms among adolescents in India

Researchers investigate the potential bi-directional association between social media usage and depressive symptoms among adolescents in India.

30 Jan 2024

Mediterranean diet linked to lower anxiety and stress levels, but no effect on depression, study shows

Researchers explored the association between adherence to a Mediterranean diet and the severity of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in adults aged ≥60 years independently living in Australia.

30 Jan 2024

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage PCOS

A recent review article in CMAJ explores the state of current knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of this chronic disorder.

30 Jan 2024

Over half of long COVID patients suffer persistent cognitive slowing, new study reveals

Study finds that 53% of long COVID patients experience significant cognitive slowing, a symptom that does not improve over time and is independent of the severity of the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection.

29 Jan 2024

Study identifies clearer causal links between increased maternal weight and pregnancy complications

Supporting women of childbearing age to have a healthy weight could reduce the risk of several pregnancy complications, new research led by the University of Bristol has found.

29 Jan 2024

Teen substance use tied to higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts

High school students who reported using cannabis, alcohol, or nicotine were more likely to have thoughts about suicide, feel depressed or anxious, have unusual experiences, and exhibit inattention or hyperactivity, according to recent survey-based study conducted by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the University of Minnesota.

29 Jan 2024

Is inflammatory bowel disease causing your erectile dysfunction?

The causal link between erectile dysfunction (ED) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

29 Jan 2024

Interventions for mood show promise for the management of IBD in improving mental health, inflammation and disease outcomes

Researchers performed a meta-analysis to explore the impact of mood interventions on inflammatory disease activity in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

29 Jan 2024

Fasting diets show promise in enhancing mood, sleep, and eating behaviors

A study in "Frontiers in Nutrition" reveals that fasting diets (FDs) may positively impact eating behaviors, mood, sleep, and well-being, potentially mediated by gut microbiome changes.

28 Jan 2024

Neural network provides precise analysis of breast symmetry in surgery

A newly developed neural network is highly accurate in identifying key landmarks important in breast surgery – opening the potential for objective assessment of breast symmetry, suggests a study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

27 Jan 2024

The association between handgrip strength and functional outcomes in long COVID-19

The association between dynapenia with long coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

26 Jan 2024

Pilot study demonstrates feasibility of multimodal group treatment for veterans with PTSD

Retiring from the U.S. Army in 2016 left Lawrence resident Matt Hastings unmoored. Hastings, a former combat aviation brigade chief, had been someone with skills in demand: He was the only one who could fly certain missions, who had qualifications and experience other instructors needed.

25 Jan 2024

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

UH researcher aims to revolutionize treatment regimens for triple-negative breast cancer

Ketamine therapy for mental health a ‘wild West’ for doctors and patients

Does visual impairment influence mental disorders?

Maternal happiness during pregnancy linked to child's brain development

Religious people showed lower unhappiness and stress during COVID lockdowns

Social media usage and depressive symptoms among adolescents in India

Mediterranean diet linked to lower anxiety and stress levels, but no effect on depression, study shows

New review aims to help clinicians diagnose and manage PCOS

Over half of long COVID patients suffer persistent cognitive slowing, new study reveals

Study identifies clearer causal links between increased maternal weight and pregnancy complications

Teen substance use tied to higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts

Is inflammatory bowel disease causing your erectile dysfunction?

Interventions for mood show promise for the management of IBD in improving mental health, inflammation and disease outcomes

Fasting diets show promise in enhancing mood, sleep, and eating behaviors

Neural network provides precise analysis of breast symmetry in surgery

The association between handgrip strength and functional outcomes in long COVID-19

Pilot study demonstrates feasibility of multimodal group treatment for veterans with PTSD

Mood boosters reduce inflammation in IBD by 18%, study finds

Social isolation poses greater mortality risk than loneliness in obese individuals, study finds

Kiwifruit improves vitality and mood in as little as four days

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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