Depression (Mood disorder)
According to a recent report, primary care guidelines recommend the use of depression symptom questionnaires, such as the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), to monitor depression in adults. A randomized controlled trial, PROMDEP, assessed the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of using the PHQ-9 for monitoring depression. The study gathered qualitative evidence on
Medical research
Research has shown that music-based interventions may engage neural networks to improve executive function, language, and socio-emotional skills in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. A new study proposes a clinically adapted orchestral framework, called the IncluSive Orchestral mUsic therapy accordiNg to the euterpe methoD (I-SOUND), to integrate individual music therapy, orchestral
Epilepsy
Researchers at Homerton University Hospital have published a systematic review in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, identifying several factors that may increase the risk of seizure recurrence after a first unprovoked seizure. The study, which pooled data from 23 studies involving over 5,900 participants, found that abnormal EEG
Antiarthritic agents
Osteoarthritis is a common joint condition correlated with aging, characterized by the gradual degradation of cartilage and ongoing low-level inflammation. Researchers from the School of Sciences have focused on the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) of chondrocytes, which plays a crucial function in driving the pathology of OA. The study aims
Diseases
Researchers at the Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Friuli Centrale in Italy have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of Parkinson's disease research. A 45-year-old patient with a rare case of early-onset Parkinson's disease, associated with intellectual disability, was found to have a previously unknown pathogenic sequence
Fibromyalgia
New research from Western Parana State University in Francisco Beltrao, Brazil, has shed light on the complex biopsychosocial dysregulation of fibromyalgia, a condition that poses a significant challenge for healthcare personnel and patients alike. The study, which was funded by Superintendencia Geral de Ciencia, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior (SETI), aimed
Medical research
Research has shown that music-based interventions may engage neural networks to improve executive function, language, and socio-emotional skills in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. A new study proposes a clinically adapted orchestral framework, called the IncluSive Orchestral mUsic therapy accordiNg to the euterpe methoD (I-SOUND), to integrate individual music therapy, orchestral
Epilepsy
Researchers at Homerton University Hospital have published a systematic review in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, identifying several factors that may increase the risk of seizure recurrence after a first unprovoked seizure. The study, which pooled data from 23 studies involving over 5,900 participants, found that abnormal EEG
Antiarthritic agents
Osteoarthritis is a common joint condition correlated with aging, characterized by the gradual degradation of cartilage and ongoing low-level inflammation. Researchers from the School of Sciences have focused on the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) of chondrocytes, which plays a crucial function in driving the pathology of OA. The study aims
Knee replacement arthroplasty
Research findings published in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation have shed light on the effectiveness of preoperative rehabilitation and telerehabilitation in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials revealed that preoperative rehabilitation yielded significant improvements in functional recovery and pain relief after TKA, particularly during the
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Brazilian pediatric and adolescent populations with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) experience significant disease progression within 2 years, with measurable deterioration observed as early as 1 year. The total score on the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Pediatric Scale (CMTPedS) increased by 4.5 points throughout 2 years, indicating disease progression. Financial supporters for this research
Heart attack
Young people in India are increasingly being affected by heart disease, with studies indicating a significant rise in heart attacks and coronary artery disease among those under 40. According to Dr. Sunil Christopher, a consultant interventional cardiologist at SPARSH Hospital, Bengaluru, this trend is driven by factors such as unhealthy
