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Arrhythmia Risk of Lamotrigine Questioned by Observational Data

— Two cohort studies didn't find significantly greater risk than other drugs in epilepsy

4 Hrs Ago
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Empathetic Phone Calls Help Vulnerable Diabetes Patients Lower HbA1c

Social support may be key to improving glycemic control, experts say

5 Hrs Ago
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Disability Redefines 'Ability' in the Medical Profession

Creativity and adaptability contribute to the success of doctors with disabilities

Dec 09, 2024
Use of Depression Treatments Lower for Teens in States With Parental Consent Laws

A third of states have laws that mandate caregiver consent for mental health treatment for teens

Dec 09, 2024
RFK Jr. to Investigate Vaccines; Microdosing Semaglutide; Methadone Clinic Fraud?

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Dec 09, 2024
Use of Depression Treatments Lower for Teens in States With Parental Consent Laws

A third of states have laws that mandate caregiver consent for mental health treatment for teens

RFK Jr. to Investigate Vaccines; Microdosing Semaglutide; Methadone Clinic Fraud?

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Unexplained Catatonia: What's Behind Woman's Sudden Symptoms?

Recent history of insomnia could be a clue

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Avoiding Clozapine-Related Risks in Refractory Schizophrenia

Key is to recognize and safely diagnose one possible deadly complication

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This Man's Increased Psychiatric Issues Masked an Undiagnosed Disease

The long delay to diagnosis and treatment caused frightening symptoms

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Novel PTSD Treatment Improved Symptom Severity in Phase IIb Trial

BNC210 benefits kicked in as early as 4 weeks

Dec 08, 2024
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Transgender Women More Likely to Suffer Injuries Than Cisgender Women

Injuries were most often to the head, face, and chest

Dec 06, 2024
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'Brain Rot' Becomes Word of the Year

A centuries-old phenomena has a new twist

Dec 06, 2024
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Psilocybin Cut Depression Symptoms in COVID's Frontline Healthcare Workers

Clinicians who received psilocybin had a 21-point drop in MADRS score at day 28

Dec 05, 2024
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Asylum Seekers Enter U.S. With Unexpectedly Large Symptom Load

Stress, CVD, pain symptoms highly prevalent in those evaluated in New York City

Dec 05, 2024
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Muscle Loss May Portend Future Dementia

But findings should be viewed with caution, expert suggests

Dec 05, 2024
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Lead Exposure From Vehicle Exhaust Contributed to Millions of New Psych Disorders

Exhaust-related lead exposure added an estimated 151 million excess disorders over 75 years

Dec 04, 2024
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Holiday Alone Time; Depression Indication for Antipsychotic? Lithium and CKD

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

Dec 04, 2024
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Supreme Court Appears Likely to Uphold Bans on Transgender Care for Minors

Justices' decision is not expected for several months

Dec 04, 2024
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed; Mystery Illness Kills 143; RFK Jr.'s Fluoride Water Biz

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Dec 04, 2024
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Cognitive Performance Falls as Metal Exposure Rises

Carrying at least one copy of APOE4 may modify the association

Dec 03, 2024
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Opinion
Hello Buprenorphine, Step Into My Practice

It's time for the medical field to reduce OUD stigma and embrace this essential medication

Dec 03, 2024
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Fat in the Belly Correlates With Brain Amyloid

Lower HDL cholesterol also linked with high amyloid in the brain, says researcher

Dec 02, 2024
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The Supreme Court Takes Up Tennessee's Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The justices will hear arguments on Wednesday

Dec 02, 2024
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