Autistic children
A new systematic review has investigated the effectiveness of policy levers in improving access to and utilization of mental health services for autistic children and their families. The review, conducted by researchers from the University of New South Wales, found that most policy levers have not resulted in greater utilization
Diseases
Fresh data on mental health diseases and conditions have been presented in a new report from Villanova University, highlighting the importance of social determinants of health in predicting suicidal ideation and treatment utilization among young adults. According to the research, individuals with less education, rural residence, housing instability, exposure to
Diseases
Refugees living in camps face significant mental health challenges, with one in three suffering from depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder. A new study conducted in the Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda highlights the limited access to mental health services among refugees, despite the availability of support services. The research
Diseases
A recent study conducted by researchers at Swansea University found a significant link between gambling-related harm and increased suicide mortality. The study, published in the BJPsych Open journal, analyzed data from Wales between 1993 and 2023 and found that individuals with a gambling diagnosis were 30.94 times more likely
Diseases
Research on von Willebrand disease (VWD) has led to significant advancements in treatment and management of the condition. A recent study published in the European Journal of Haematology has explored the use of recombinant von Willebrand factor (rVWF) in adults with VWD undergoing surgery. The study aimed to investigate treatment
Diseases
A recent study published in BMC Health Services Research has investigated the utilization rates of specialist mental health and addiction services among different refugee groups in New Zealand, compared to the general population. The research used linked data from the Integrated Data Infrastructure at Statistics NZ and identified 23,709
Medical care utilization
Researchers compared outcomes and healthcare resource utilization among patients treated with different methods for intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE). According to the study, patients who received computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) had shorter hospital stays, lower complication rates, and improved discharge outcomes compared to those treated with anticoagulation (AC), catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDL)
Diseases
Fresh data on mental health diseases and conditions have been presented in a new report from Villanova University, highlighting the importance of social determinants of health in predicting suicidal ideation and treatment utilization among young adults. According to the research, individuals with less education, rural residence, housing instability, exposure to
