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Eating disorder apps fall short when it comes to privacy
Many individuals with an ED may be reluctant to seek treatment because of stigma and shame.
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Docs can help combat TikTok misinformation on rare psychiatric disorder
While social media allows for instant communication, there are mounting concerns about the spread of misinformation and its potential impact on...
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‘Robust evidence’ that exercise cuts Parkinson’s risk in women
“These results show that the field is moving in the right direction and provide a clear rationale for exercise trials to prevent or delay the...
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Long-term impact of childhood trauma explained
Those who experienced childhood trauma also have higher rates of other disorders, including asthma, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
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New hope for adult children with ‘failure to launch’ syndrome
The novel program focuses on reducing parents’ family accommodation, a descriptor for a child’s excessive dependence on their parents to help them...
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Strong need for eating disorder screening in patients with PTSD
Undiagnosed eating pathology may exacerbate functional impairment from PTSD.
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Psilocybin promising for body dysmorphic disorder
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are the only approved therapies for BDD.
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Telehealth suicide prevention program safe, acceptable
Study participants reported the program was convenient and noted that it decreased the burden of traveling to sessions.
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Melatonin: A new way to reduce self-harm?
Melatonin may reduce the risk of self-harm by treating sleep problems related to psychiatric comorbidities, especially anxiety and depression.
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Safety, efficacy of analgesics for low back pain ‘uncertain’
“When we set out to do this review, we envisioned the evidence would be a lot more comprehensive.”
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Physical activity is a growing priority for patients with MS
Recent research suggests that exercise may benefit patients with MS.
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New digital tools hold promise for patients with MS
High-tech tools currently in development can detect not only motor and visual dysfunction but also cognitive dysfunction.
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Cutting calories may benefit cognition in MS
For patients with MS, cognition can be positively influenced by healthy dietary habits.
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High level of psychiatric morbidity in prodromal MS
The relative risk of psychiatric morbidity was up to 88% higher in patients with MS, compared with their counterparts without the disease.
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CBT alone and with meds may decrease MS fatigue
“Clinicians should consider clinical characteristics and overall treatment goals when selecting fatigue interventions, to offer a more...