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More support for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD
The full data from MAPP2 are expected to be published in a peer-reviewed journal later this year.
Feature
HRT may prevent Alzheimer’s in high-risk women
Results from a cohort study showed that use of HRT was associated with larger entorhinal and hippocampal brain volumes.
Opinion
The Respect for Marriage Act: How this law supports the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth
Pediatricians are encouraged to become engaged in local and national advocacy initiatives to have a broader effect in the fight for health equity...
From the Journals
Can 6 minutes of intense cycling put the brakes on Alzheimer’s?
Six minutes of high-intensity cycling increased circulating levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor to a significantly greater extent than...
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Low serum LDH shows potential as depression biomarker
Decreased LDH also was an independent risk factor for suicide in adults with major depressive disorder.
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Self-management app may boost quality of life
The smartphone intervention was significantly associated with a reduction in depressive symptoms vs usual care.
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Postconcussion symptoms tied to high risk of depression
Depressive symptoms, in turn, predict more prolonged postconcussion recovery.
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Sleep complaints in major depression flag risk for other psychiatric disorders
Investigators studied 3-year incidence rates of psychiatric disorders in almost 3,000 patients experiencing a major depressive episode.
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Hearing loss strongly tied to increased dementia risk
Even mild hearing loss was associated with increased dementia risk.
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Telehealth parent-child interaction therapy improved behavior in children with developmental delay
Parents or caregivers of children who participated in the therapy program were more likely to demonstrate positive parenting behaviors than...
Commentary
Age competency exams for physicians – yes or no?
Almost one-third of licensed doctors in the United States were 60 years of age or older, according to a survey conducted in 2020.