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Glandular fever associated with greater risk of depression

New research shows that patients who have had contact with the hospital due to serious glandular disease have a greater risk of subsequently developing depression.

3 May 2021

Most long COVID-19 sequelae affect people under 65, finds study

A new study, released as a preprint on the medRxiv* server, discusses the typical symptoms and signs of this syndrome, with the intention of improving the specificity of detection and reporting.

3 May 2021

Mental health services wane as insurers appear to skirt parity rules during pandemic

Therapists and other behavioral health care providers cut hours, reduced staffs and turned away patients during the pandemic as more Americans experienced depression symptoms and drug overdoses, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

30 Apr 2021

Research reveals increase in psychological distress among people during COVID-19 first wave

The first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic saw more people suffer mental health problems in the UK – according to new research from the University of East Anglia and the University of York.

30 Apr 2021

Evidence on effectiveness of digital mental health interventions for adolescents remains inconclusive

An increasing number of digital mental health interventions are designed for adolescents and young people with a range of mental health issues, but the evidence on their effectiveness is mixed, according to research by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Spark Street Advisors.

30 Apr 2021

Quality improvement program improves depression screening among cancer patients

Depression screening among cancer patients improved by 40 percent to cover more than 90 percent of patients under a quality improvement program launched by a multidisciplinary team at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Southwestern Health Resources.

29 Apr 2021

Review: One-third of children develop post-concussion mental health issues

A third of children and adolescents develop a mental health problem after a concussion, which could persist for several years post-injury, according to a new literature review.

29 Apr 2021

A ‘dose of hope’? Fact-checking President Joe Biden’s first speech to Congress

In his first speech before Congress, President Joe Biden argued it was time to turn the coronavirus pandemic into a historic opportunity to expand government for the benefit of a wider range of Americans, urging investments in jobs, climate change, child care, infrastructure and more.

29 Apr 2021

New genetically encoded sensor helps detect drugs of abuse

A genetically encoded sensor to detect hallucinogenic compounds has been developed by researchers at the University of California, Davis. Named psychLight, the sensor could be used in discovering new treatments for mental illness, in neuroscience research and to detect drugs of abuse. The work is published April 28 in the journal Cell.

29 Apr 2021

Algorithm interprets data from electronic medical records to diagnose kidney disease

Diagnosing chronic kidney disease, which is often undetected until it causes irreversible damage, may soon become automated with a new algorithm that interprets data from electronic medical records.

29 Apr 2021

Non-traditional risk factors impact African American patients with coronary artery disease

A retrospective analysis of risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) in young African American patients is being presented today at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions 2021 Virtual Scientific Sessions.

28 Apr 2021

Intramuscular droperidol more effective than other drugs for treatment of acute agitation in the ED

In a randomized, double-blind trial of patients with acute undifferentiated agitation in the emergency department, droperidol was more effective for sedation and was associated with fewer episodes of respiratory depression than lorazepam or either dose of ziprasidone.

28 Apr 2021

Prenatal exposure to tobacco smoke and pollution associated with child behavioral problems

A pregnant woman's exposure to tobacco smoke and pollution from road traffic can influence the development of behavioral outcomes in early childhood.

27 Apr 2021

Loneliness among middle-aged men associated with higher cancer risk, study shows

A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland shows that loneliness among middle-aged men is associated with an increased risk of cancer. According to the researchers, taking account of loneliness and social relationships should thus be an important part of comprehensive health care and disease prevention.

27 Apr 2021

Menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients could be reduced through CBT delivered by nurses

Menopausal symptoms - hot flushes and night sweats – experienced by women with breast cancer can be reduced through group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered by breast care nurses, a new clinical trial reveals.

27 Apr 2021

Study highlights the psychological and social concerns of musculoskeletal trauma patients

Musculoskeletal injuries comprise a large percentage of hospital admissions for adults and often lead to chronic pain and long-term disability.

27 Apr 2021

Most faculty members deal with student mental health issues, but only a few have received training

Nearly 80 percent of higher education faculty report dealing with student mental health issues--issues that more than 90 percent of faculty believe have worsened or significantly worsened during the pandemic, according to a new nationwide survey led by a Boston University mental health researcher.

27 Apr 2021

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Glandular fever associated with greater risk of depression

Most long COVID-19 sequelae affect people under 65, finds study

Mental health services wane as insurers appear to skirt parity rules during pandemic

Research reveals increase in psychological distress among people during COVID-19 first wave

Evidence on effectiveness of digital mental health interventions for adolescents remains inconclusive

Quality improvement program improves depression screening among cancer patients

Review: One-third of children develop post-concussion mental health issues

A ‘dose of hope’? Fact-checking President Joe Biden’s first speech to Congress

New genetically encoded sensor helps detect drugs of abuse

Algorithm interprets data from electronic medical records to diagnose kidney disease

Non-traditional risk factors impact African American patients with coronary artery disease

Intramuscular droperidol more effective than other drugs for treatment of acute agitation in the ED

Prenatal exposure to tobacco smoke and pollution associated with child behavioral problems

Loneliness among middle-aged men associated with higher cancer risk, study shows

Menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients could be reduced through CBT delivered by nurses

Study highlights the psychological and social concerns of musculoskeletal trauma patients

Most faculty members deal with student mental health issues, but only a few have received training

New treatment approach could be life-changing for many stroke patients

Study: ICD patients should be regularly screened for anxiety and depression

Researchers harness the body's own ability to block pain

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