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COVID-19: Greater mortality among psych patients remains a mystery
A diagnosis of a schizophrenia spectrum disorder was associated with an almost threefold increased risk for mortality, compared with bipolar...
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Lipid levels tied to ALS risk
The findings point to potential future biomarkers in screening for ALS.
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Optimal antipsychotic dose for schizophrenia relapse identified
“The safest approach is to just to carry on with 5 mg,” which in many cases represents a full dose, said lead author Dr. Stefan Leucht.
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‘Innovative’ equine therapy helps overcome PTSD symptoms
“I’m very keen on moving this along into a civilian population,” said coinvestigator Dr. Yuval Neria, whose study focused on military veterans.
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COVID-19 tied to acceleration of Alzheimer’s disease pathology
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease are at threefold higher risk for COVID infection and have a twofold higher risk for death.
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Can a supplement that mimics the keto diet reduce seizures?
An open-label feasibility study showed that the dietary supplement was well tolerated.
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Changes in metabolism tied to risk of subsequent dementia
"These metabolites flag early and late pathology and may be relevant as targets for prevention of dementia."
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Coffee and the brain: ‘Concerning’ new data
High levels of consumption may have adverse long-term effects on the brain.
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Reducing air pollution is linked to slowed brain aging and lower dementia risk
The findings have implications for individual behaviors as well as public policy.
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Twofold increased risk for death from COVID-19 in psych patients
“Doctors need to look at these patients the same way they would other high-risk people.”
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State-of-the-art psych unit designed with recovery in mind
The new unit is designed both architecturally and clinically to deliver 'trauma-informed' care.
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A less expensive, more convenient treatment option for MS?
If approved by the FDA, ublituximab would become the only glycoengineered anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody for MS.
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Dose-dependent effect of ‘internet addiction’ and sleep problems
Mechanisms linking internet addiction and sleep disorders are not clear, but the relationship is probably multifactorial and perhaps interrelated...
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Noted ability of Mozart’s music to reduce seizures explained?
The acoustic characteristics of Mozart’s Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major (K448) suppresses brain activity in patients with epilepsy.