Mental health
Research has identified a correlation between certain patterns of social media use and poorer psychological outcomes, including increased symptoms of depression and anxiety. A recent preprint study aimed to examine whether emotion regulation difficulties predict patterns of social media use and, in turn, symptoms of depression and anxiety. The study
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The presence of the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, in the Caribbean has sparked fears of a US-led military intervention in Venezuela. President Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has led many to speculate about a new chapter of
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Research from Sao Paulo, Brazil, highlights the importance of pediatricians in early identification and management of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Investigators publish a new report underscoring the multifactorial neurodevelopmental disorder's complex pathophysiology, clinical features, and therapeutic management. The study emphasizes the pediatrician's role in diagnostic recognition,
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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
Gene expression
Research conducted by investigators at Karolinska Institute has uncovered a significant correlation between adipocyte size and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study, which involved 132 adults and used quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) analysis, found that the expression of the UCHL1 gene strongly correlated with adipocyte size, independent
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
Alzheimer's disease
Researchers from the University of Bergen have been investigating the effects of music interventions on individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Their study, titled "Memory for Music (M4M) protocol for an international randomised controlled trial," aims to measure the effects of learning new songs on cognitive functioning in
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,
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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan was elected in a landslide victory with 97.66 percent of the vote, becoming the country's first elected female head of state. The African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson, Mahamoud Ali Yusuf, has congratulated President Hassan on her victory, emphasizing the need to respect
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
Music-based interventions have long been hailed as a potential therapy for people with dementia, with positive effects on mood and wellbeing reported in previous studies. However, the specific benefits of music compared to non-musical activities remain unclear. A recent study, published on osf.io, aimed to isolate the music-specific positive
