Depression News and Research

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New consortium tackles genetic origins of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders

Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders (NPD) including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, and depression are detrimental to individuals, their families and society as a whole, and in many cases still lack effective treatments.

12 Sep 2024

Cannabidiol shows promise in treating cognitive disorders

Research reviews the therapeutic potential of cannabidiol (CBD) in treating cognitive impairments, highlighting positive effects in some trials while emphasizing the need for more comprehensive studies.

12 Sep 2024

New AI imaging technique enhances retinal disorder diagnosis

Population-based studies have shown retinal disorders are the most common cause of irreversible blindness in developed countries and the second most common cause of blindness after cataracts in developing countries.

12 Sep 2024

Prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke increases mental illness risk in youth

Each additional day of exposure to wildfire smoke and other extreme forms of dirty air boosts risk of mental illness in youth a little more, according to a new University of Colorado Boulder study of 10,000 9 to 11 year olds.

12 Sep 2024

High-dose amphetamine use linked to increased risk of psychosis or mania

Prescribing rates for stimulants that treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have increased significantly over the past decade, with some of the largest increases reported during the COVID-19 pandemic.

12 Sep 2024

Pet ownership did not improve mental health symptoms during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers assess the relationship between pet ownership during the COVID-19 pandemic and mental health outcomes.

12 Sep 2024

New IndiPHARM initiative aims to revolutionize personalized medication management

A Columbia University-led multicenter research effort called IndiPHARM: individual metabolome and exposome assessment for pharmaceutical optimization will develop a platform and monitoring system to prevent unwanted interactions between medications and other environmental, genetic, and lifestyle factors, in order to optimize therapeutic efficacy.

12 Sep 2024

Machine learning reveals sleep quality and anxiety as major predictors of depression

Researchers applied machine learning to predict depressive symptoms, revealing sleep quality and anxiety as key factors across diverse populations and datasets.

12 Sep 2024

Laughter exercise could be an initial treatment for relieving dry eye disease symptoms

Laughter may be as effective as eye drops in improving symptoms of dry eye disease, finds a clinical trial from China published by The BMJ today.

11 Sep 2024

People with dementia may be at higher risk of having suicidal thoughts

People with dementia are more likely to have suicidal thoughts but are not necessarily more likely to attempt or die by suicide than the general population, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

11 Sep 2024

Study highlights barriers to discussing therapeutic psychedelics with physicians

Feeling safe and comfortable are key when discussing your health and wellbeing with your primary care provider.

10 Sep 2024

Diligence associated with better cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes patients

People with type 2 diabetes, who display lower levels of diligence, may have a significantly higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease with which diabetes is strongly associated, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care.

10 Sep 2024

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

New consortium tackles genetic origins of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders

Cannabidiol shows promise in treating cognitive disorders

New AI imaging technique enhances retinal disorder diagnosis

Prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke increases mental illness risk in youth

High-dose amphetamine use linked to increased risk of psychosis or mania

Pet ownership did not improve mental health symptoms during COVID-19 pandemic

New IndiPHARM initiative aims to revolutionize personalized medication management

Machine learning reveals sleep quality and anxiety as major predictors of depression

Laughter exercise could be an initial treatment for relieving dry eye disease symptoms

People with dementia may be at higher risk of having suicidal thoughts

Study highlights barriers to discussing therapeutic psychedelics with physicians

Diligence associated with better cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes patients

COVID-19 lockdowns accelerated brain aging in adolescent girls, researchers find

Cognitive behavioral therapy boosts quality of life for young cancer patients

Study links PTSD to higher risk of early menopause in Gulf War female veterans

Study finds link between nighttime light exposure and increased Alzheimer's disease risk

Pandemic accelerates brain maturation in adolescents, study finds

Young people with chronic pain more likely to have clinical anxiety or depression

Long-term exposure to traffic noise and air pollution linked to increased infertility risk

Raw white garlic shows promise in boosting heart health and reducing disease risks

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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