Depression

Studies point to increased links between chronic illness and mental health balance. with Don L. Goldenberg MD While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge the mental health of the population at large, providers should be especially attuned to patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as new data shows they may be at increased risk for […]

Although past studies have speculated that a relationship between depressive mood and chronic cough exists, this is the first to examine whether the relationship is causal and if smoking status, one of the most common causes of chronic cough, is associated in the general Korean population. “Physicians should assess patients presenting with a chronic cough,

India Meteorological Department has withdrawn the outlook for intensification of the depression lying over the North Andaman Sea about 540 km East-North-East of Port Blair (Andaman Islands) and 440 km South-South-East of Yangon (Myanmar) as a deep depression (next only in strength to a cyclone). Instead, it may continue to move to the North-North-East towards

Adam Zyglis, The Buffalo News President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar plans to revitalize the U.S. economy are rightfully drawing comparisons to his predecessor Franklin Delano Roosevelt. But while it’s the same goal, the two have somewhat different approaches, reflecting both the distinctive circumstances and the better data available to Biden. Biden’s initiatives are a lot like

Key Takeaways A study found that a range of treatments is as or more effective than drugs at treating depression symptoms in people with dementia. Depression symptoms in people with dementia can be debilitating for patients as well as family members and caregivers. Healthcare providers are increasingly considering non-drug approaches for treating depression and loneliness

April 02, 2021 1 min read Source/Disclosures Disclosures: Karp reports receiving medication supplies for investigator-initiated trials from Indivior and Pfizer within the past 5 years, compensation from Otsuka for developing and presenting a webinar and an advisory role with Aifred Health and NightWare. Karp and one other author report compensation from American

Intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) of the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (LDPFC) was not effective treatment for major depressive episodes among patients with bipolar disorder. These findings, from a randomized, double-blind clinical trial, were published in JAMA Network Open. Patients (N=37) with bipolar disorder were recruited from the University of British Columbia and the University

While the causes of postpartum depression (PPD) remain poorly understood, perinatal sex hormone fluctuations remain an important factor for future research. In particular, allopregnanolone has emerged in recent years as a key factor that warrants more studies. Unlike synthetic environmental chemicals commonly found in plastics and personal care products like bisphenols and phthalates, which are

What is biofeedback? Biofeedback is a technique that leverages the use of electrical sensors to control the body and some of its functions. Using this technique, people can make conscious changes to the way their bodies function, for example, taking control of their heart rate, or relaxing certain parts of the body to aid in

President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar plans to revitalize the U.S. economy are rightfully drawing comparisons to his predecessor Franklin Delano Roosevelt. But while it’s the same goal, the two have somewhat different approaches, reflecting both the distinctive circumstances and the better data available to Biden. Biden’s initiatives are a lot like a newer New Deal in