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Alcohol-related hepatitis hospitalizations increased dramatically during the pandemic

A boom in alcohol sales during the pandemic appears to have had dire consequences for some as hospital admissions for alcohol-related hepatitis, a life-threatening liver inflammation, increased dramatically, according to a study of national hospitalization data.

10 Jul 2023

Biomarkers in the brain could redefine mental health conditions

The study of biomarkers in the brain - powered by cutting-edge machine learning techniques - could redefine the way mental health conditions are categorized and diagnosed and lead to more effective, personalized treatments.

10 Jul 2023

In-person mindfulness courses may help prevent mental health problems

Adults who voluntarily take part in mindfulness courses are less likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression for at least six months after completing the programs, compared to adults who do not take part, a new analysis pooling data from 13 studies has confirmed.

10 Jul 2023

Brain's electric fields drive neural activity to form memories

The "circuit" metaphor of the brain is as indisputable as it is familiar: Neurons forge direct physical connections to create functional networks, for instance to store memories or produce thoughts. But the metaphor is also incomplete.

10 Jul 2023

How has the prevalence of psychological distress in the adult population of England changed since 2020?

Researchers estimated patterns of psychological distress.

10 Jul 2023

Abnormal cortical folding linked to major depressive disorder

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a complex and debilitating metal illness. Given its complex and widespread nature, MDD has been a subject of intense medical research.

10 Jul 2023

Psilocybin-assisted therapy may provide more cost-effective solution to treating major depression disorder

A new study by leading academics in the psychedelics space finds that psilocybin combined with therapy could be more cost-effective at treating major depression disorders than currently used methods.

10 Jul 2023

Depression after TBI may not be the same as depression related to other causes, study suggests

A new study led by Shan Siddiqi, MD, from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, suggests that depression after traumatic brain injury (TBI) could be a clinically distinct disorder rather than traditional major depressive disorder, with implications for patient treatment.

10 Jul 2023

California promises better care for thousands of inmates as they leave prison

California has agreed to improve health care for newly released prison inmates who are disabled, including through a series of measures that advocates say will help almost everyone trying to make the transition from incarceration.

7 Jul 2023

Sleep-wake cycle may play role in adolescent behavior problems

Mental health issues affect a significant percentage of children and adolescents worldwide, with behavior problems being among the most prevalent. Behavior problems in adolescence can lead to behavior disorders, contributing to adverse health outcomes, disability, diminished quality of life, and even premature mortality.

6 Jul 2023

Researchers identify an enzyme that plays a critical role in the late stages of HIV replication

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, in collaboration with researchers at the National Institutes of Health, report that two new studies in mice with a humanized immune system and human cell lines have identified an enzyme that plays a critical role in the late stages of HIV replication.

6 Jul 2023

How does physical activity impact fertility?

Researchers reviewed existing literature to understand the effect of exercise on fertility.

6 Jul 2023

Why the next big hope for Alzheimer’s might not help most Black patients

This week the FDA is expected to approve what many scientists and doctors believe is the first drug to show promise of slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

6 Jul 2023

TBI-associated depression may be a distinct disorder

A new study led by Shan Siddiqi, MD, from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, suggests that depression after traumatic brain injury (TBI) could be a clinically distinct disorder rather than traditional major depressive disorder, with implications for patient treatment.

5 Jul 2023

New study highlights lack of coverage and access to mental health care

Amid heightened demand for mental health care, a new study finds that nearly two-thirds of Medicare Advantage psychiatrist networks contain less than 25% of all psychiatrists in a given service area.

5 Jul 2023

Study reveals how a person remembers experiences of childhood abuse or neglect can impact future emotional disorders

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London and City University New York, published today (Wednesday 5 July) in JAMA Psychiatry, has found that the way childhood abuse and/or neglect is remembered and processed has a greater impact on later mental health than the experience itself.

5 Jul 2023

Ever-growing global diabetes burden exacerbated by large-scale inequity

Despite increased awareness and ongoing multinational efforts, diabetes is pervasive, exponentially growing in prevalence, and outpacing most diseases globally, according to a new Series published in The Lancet and The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journals.

5 Jul 2023

Climate change's impact on health and healthcare in Northern NSW: Urgent action needed

A systematic review published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health describes the impact of climate change on health and health services in Northern New South Wales, Australia. This region is considered a “hotspot” for floods and bushfires in Australia.

4 Jul 2023

COVID-19 worry linked to negative daydreams, but not nightmares

The global COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental well-being of individuals worldwide.

4 Jul 2023

New biomarker for major depressive disorder identified

In appearance, the human brain's outermost layer, called the cortex, is a maze of tissue folds. The peaks or raised surfaces of these folds, called gyri, play an important role in the proper functioning of the brain.

4 Jul 2023