Medical research
Stoke Therapeutics, a biotechnology company dedicated to restoring protein expression through RNA medicines, presented two-year data from the FALCON study at the 2025 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting. The FALCON study, a prospective natural history study in people with Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy (ADOA) (n=47), aimed to
Diseases
The distinction between emotional distress and mental health problems like anxiety and depression can be daunting for primary care clinicians. A study published in the British Journal of General Practice aimed to understand how emotional distress is perceived and managed by healthcare practitioners in the United Kingdom. Researchers conducted semi-structured
Gestational diabetes
Research conducted by researchers at Ilam University of Medical Sciences has shed light on the relationship between gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and postpartum depression (PPD). The study aimed to provide a robust statistical analysis of the association between GDM and PPD, utilizing the PRISMA statement to guide the reporting of
Epilepsy
Investigators have emphasized the significant challenges faced by women with epilepsy (WWE) during their reproductive years, including hormonal fluctuations, teratogenic potential of antiseizure medications (ASMs), and interactive effects on menstrual function, contraception, pregnancy outcomes, bone health, and menopausal transition. A recent review consolidates current data and guidelines for managing WWE
Endometriosis
Researchers at Linkoping University have uncovered the significant impact of emotions on pain management for patients suffering from endometriosis. A study involving 110 patients with confirmed endometriosis and 110 age- and gender-matched pain-free controls demonstrated that emotions have a profound effect on bodily sensations, including pain sensitivity. The research highlights
Harvard University. Harvard Medical School
A new cohort study from the North American Prodromal Longitudinal Study 3 examined data from individuals aged 12 to 30 years at clinical high risk for psychosis. The research aimed to characterize remission incidence, prevalence, and stability, comparing two commonly used definitions. The findings suggest that clinical high risk status
Depression (Mood disorder)
Researchers from Henan, People's Republic of China, have investigated the relationship between family intimacy, negative emotions, and psychological resilience in adolescent inpatients with depressive disorders. The study, conducted by Chunlan Li et al., aimed to explore how reducing negative emotions and strengthening family intimacy can improve the level
Medical research
A team of researchers from Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Arts and Science has conducted a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to investigate the interplay between the glymphatic system and neurodegenerative diseases (NDs). The study, published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, reveals a significant upward trend in research related to the
Boston University
Researchers from Boston University have discovered that a more frequent smartphone-administered survey deployment strategy with smaller survey batches can significantly improve participant response rates in longitudinal studies. The study, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, found that administering half of the surveys every two weeks, as compared to
HIV
Researchers from Azienda Ospedale University Policlinico in Modena, Italy, have found that switching to a two-drug regimen (2DR) may reduce the clinical risk in virologically suppressed patients with HIV (PWH) compared to remaining on a three-drug regimen (3DR). The study, which included a large cohort of PWH in Italy, found
Cardiology
A recent study published in the journal BMC Medicine sheds light on the understated global burden of diabetes in women, revealing that the disease disproportionately affects women due to sex-specific health conditions, unequal healthcare access, and underrepresentation in clinical trials. The research highlights the significant increase in age-standardized incidence, mortality,
Bacterial vaginosis
Researchers have found that there is a significant issue with the empiric treatment of vaginitis in the United States. The study, published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Diseases, revealed that a substantial proportion of patients with vaginitis symptoms receive empiric treatment, which is not aligned with positive test results. This
