To date, no studies have established a depression risk prediction model specifically for COPD patients. In this study, we analyzed data from the NHANES 2007–2012 cohort and found that the unweighted prevalence of depression in the COPD population was 63.55%. We then identified eight independent risk predictors for depression: age, gender, marital status, PIR, BMI, … Read more
Stroke survivors with depression or anxiety who attend talking therapy sessions are more likely to recover from their psychological symptoms, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The first of its kind study, published in Nature Mental Health, analysed data from all 1.9 million patients who attended NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression services … Read more
Lipid-lowering medicines, known as statins, are prescribed in cases of high cholesterol levels, to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke. The results of some small studies suggest that statins could also have an antidepressive effect. Researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have now conducted an extensive study to investigate this claim. However, they could … Read more
Whole-class mental health sessions in schools have a small but significant effect in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms, according to new analysis led by researchers at UCL (University College London) and Anna Freud. The analysis, published in the journal Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, combined results from 71 existing studies involving 63,041 young people aged … Read more
A research team has designed and implemented a group motivational interviewing system using multiple chatbots to support premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a common disorder among women. The system consists of chatbots serving as a facilitator or peers, which simulate a group counseling environment for PMS management. The study could provide valuable insights into the use of … Read more
Thayabaranathan T, Andrew NE, Stolwyk R, Lannin NA, Cadilhac DA. Comparing the EQ-5D-3L anxiety or depression domain to the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale to identify anxiety or depression after stroke. Top Stroke Rehabil. 2022;29(2):146–55. PubMed Google Scholar Morsund ÅH, Ellekjaer H, Gramstad A, Reiestad MT, Midgard R, Sando SB, et al. The development of … Read more
This cross-sectional study is based on a secondary analysis of data obtained from the 2022 Turkey Health Survey conducted by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) [16]. The Turkey Health Survey is carried out every two to three years and provides information on health and health-related behaviors for the adult population aged 15 and above. The … Read more
To reduce the risk for complications, the use of dopaminergic agonists in the treatment of severe restless legs syndrome (RLS) has become less common. RLS is characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs, often accompanied by unpleasant sensations such as itching, tingling, or electric paresthesia, which typically affect the lower limbs. It affects … Read more
Mental Health, Retinal Disease Linked: Study Shows Higher Risk Table of Contents Mental Health, Retinal Disease Linked: Study Shows Higher Risk mental health link: bipolar, depression tied to higher risk of retinal disease, vision loss the connection between mental health and vision key findings at a glance did you know? study methodology the numbers behind … Read more
TOPLINE: Individuals older than 50 years with bipolar or major depressive disorder were more likely to have retinal disease, and those with a diagnosis of retinal disease and a psychiatric illness were at sharply higher risk for impaired vision than those with retinal disease alone. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of adults aged … Read more