Back pain
A study published in the International Journal of Biometeorology has found that mud pack therapy (MPT) is an effective treatment for providing significant pain relief for patients with low back pain, myofascial pain syndrome, and knee osteoarthritis. The research, conducted by the University of Health Sciences in Ankara, Turkey, evaluated
Diabetes therapy
Researchers from the Institute of Health in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, have conducted a real-world cohort study to examine the correlation between serum 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) levels and the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in type 2 diabetes patients. The study, published in Diabetes, Obesity
Medical research
Individuals with psychosis risk symptoms exhibit disruptions in emotional regulation, which are linked to impaired social functioning and clinical symptoms. A recent study conducted at Northwestern University investigated the intentional regulation of electrodermal responding in individuals with psychosis risk symptoms. The research involved 70 participants who underwent a paradigm examining
Endometriosis
Research conducted by the Department of Gynecology has shed new light on the treatment of endometriosis, a condition characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. The study, published in the International Journal of Morphology, investigated the therapeutic potential of Biochanin A (BCA) in a rat model of
Harvard University. Harvard Medical School
Researchers in Boston, Massachusetts have conducted a comprehensive study to understand the dynamics of remission in individuals at clinical high risk (CHR) for psychosis. The study, published in the JAMA Network Open, utilizes data from the North American Prodromal Longitudinal Study 3 and examines the incidence, prevalence, and stability of
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Research conducted by Bendigo Health has uncovered a strong association between maternal attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and perinatal depression. The study, which analyzed 10 studies on the topic, found that women with ADHD are at a significantly higher risk of developing perinatal depression, with a prevalence rate ranging from
Medical research
Researchers from the First Affiliated Hospital, in collaboration with Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, have made significant discoveries in the field of personalized medicine, specifically in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The study, published in the European Journal of Medical Research, examined the efficacy and safety of platelet-rich plasma
Diseases
A recent study by researchers from the University of New South Wales has shed light on the experiences of Syrian mental health and psychosocial support service users in Northwest Syria and Turkey. The research, supported by the ELRHA's Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises (R2HC) Program, UK Foreign,
Atopic dermatitis
Research has shown that Atopic Dermatitis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition, affects 10-30% of children and 2-10% of adults in developed countries. A recent study explored the psychosocial impact of AD, focusing on the relationship between stress biomarkers and disease severity. The study found a significant positive correlation between cortisol
Autism
Investigators from the University of Bristol have conducted a study on the impact of ageing on subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and objective cognition in adults on the autism spectrum. The research revealed that individual variation in autistic traits has not been taken into account when producing normative data for assessing
Autism
As individuals with autism navigate the critical developmental period from childhood to adulthood, they face unique challenges, particularly when it comes to a diagnosis of autism. A recent study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders highlights the significant disparities between autistic and non-autistic young adults, revealing that
Antipsychotic agents
According to recent research from Italy, long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs) have the potential to significantly impact treatment adherence and disease trajectories in patients with schizophrenia. However, their utilization in clinical practice remains limited. The study, conducted by Alessandra Massaro and colleagues, surveyed Italian psychiatrists to evaluate their attitudes towards LAIs
