Chief financial officers
Researchers from the University of Lorraine and the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) conducted a study to compare the demographic, psychiatric, neurological, and trauma profiles of patients with functional/dissociative seizures, epilepsy, and the co-occurrence of both conditions. The study, which analyzed 296 patients, found significant differences in the
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
A study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders has shed light on the distinct neurodevelopmental pathways to cognitive functioning in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning difficulties. The research, conducted by Joni Holmes and colleagues at the University of East Anglia, examined the cognitive and learning
Evidence-based medicine
Researchers at the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences conducted a systematic review of 169 migraine headache (MH) randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to identify common shortcomings in design and reporting, highlight trial features that enhance value to practicing clinicians, and offer recommendations that improve the alignment between MH research
Diseases
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis has investigated the effectiveness of specialist-delivered nutrition and exercise interventions on the physical health of individuals with severe mental illness. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of New South Wales, involved an electronic database search of Scopus, Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL,
Civilian casualties
The situation in Sudan has escalated to a critical point, with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committing systematic and ethnically targeted attacks against civilians, including rape, sexual violence, and starvation tactics. The UN Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan has gathered direct testimonies from survivors, revealing a deliberate pattern of attacks against
Dementia
Older adults who regularly listen to music may experience a reduced risk of dementia and cognitive decline, according to a Monash University-led study. The research, led by Emma Jaffa and Professor Joanne Ryan, analyzed data from the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) study and found that always
Comorbidity
Recent studies from the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology have shed light on the challenges facing individuals with epilepsy, particularly those with comorbidities such as dementia and cerebrovascular disease. According to a report published in Brain and Behavior, the likelihood of revising the first antiseizure medication (ASM) is influenced by
Artificial intelligence
As the world's demand for seafood continues to grow, aquaculture has become a critical industry, but it remains reliant on manual and expensive operations due to the use of high-end Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). A recent study published in Frontiers in Robotics and AI proposes a cost-effective autonomous
Insulin resistance
Researchers from the Lerner Research Institute at the Cleveland Clinic have made a significant discovery in the treatment of insulin resistance, a condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes and metabolic dysfunction. According to a study published in Molecular Metabolism, the team found that a specific gut microbial metabolite,
Elderly patients
Older surgical patients with cognitive impairment (CI) and frailty are at a higher risk of experiencing worse perioperative outcomes, including longer hospital stays and a greater incidence of non-home discharge. A recent multicentered longitudinal cohort study conducted at the University of Toronto found that patients with preoperative CI were more
Coronary heart disease
According to a recent study published in the Cardiology journal, researchers from Guangzhou Medical University have identified several risk factors for frailty syndrome in elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The study found that age, Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), living alone, anxiety, history of falls, sarcopenia, and NT-proBNP were
Chest pain
According to a recent study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, researchers have found that depression is independently associated with chest pain and increased cardiovascular risk, regardless of coronary artery disease (CAD) status. The study, conducted at the University of Toronto, analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition
