Multimorbidity on the rise & needs to be addressed urgently Anjali Nimesh Nimesh26 April 2018 7:03 PM ISTMultimorbidity is a condition characterized by the presence of two or more chronic medical conditions in an individual. It can present several...
Brexanolone first-ever drug to be approved for Postpartum Depression Vinay Singh singh25 April 2018 8:00 PM ISTPostpartum depression (PPD) is a readily identified major depressive disorder that is the most common medical complication of childbirth, affecting a...
Low iron, vitamin B12 blood levels lead to behaviour problems in boys Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli26 April 2018 7:15 PM ISTIron deficiency is still highly prevalent in many regions worldwide but data suggests that vitamin B12 deficiency may also be a substantial public...
Anticholinergics linked to elevated risk of Dementia in elderly Vinay Singh singh27 April 2018 7:15 PM ISTLong-term use of some anticholinergic medications may enhance the risk of dementia - suggests a new study led by the University of East Anglia (UK)....
Asthma and hay fever linked to increased risk of psychiatric disorders Vinay Singh singh29 April 2018 7:30 PM ISTPatients with asthma and allergic rhinitis have a higher risk of developing psychiatric disorders. Almost 11% of patients with common allergic...
Women more susceptible to stress-induced ischemia after MI Medha Baranwal Baranwal29 April 2018 7:15 PM ISTYoung women who’ve experienced a previous instance of heart attack are more susceptible to the development of mental stress–induced-myocardial...
Valbenazine declared safe for managing tardive dyskinesia Anjali Nimesh Nimesh1 May 2018 7:25 PM ISTFDA had approved Valbenazine (commercial name: Ingrezza) as the first drug for the treatment of tardive dyskinesia in 2017 which is a disorder in...
Brain stimulation may reduce suicidal tendency in depression Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 May 2018 7:10 PM ISTBilateral repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a type of brain stimulation, is effective in reduction of suicidal thinking in about...
Surprising Finding: Pre-birth exposure to anti-depressants makes child creative Medha Baranwal Baranwal7 May 2018 8:15 PM ISTIn a finding that may indeed raise eyebrows in the academic circles, a new study that was presented at Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2018 Meeting...
Psychological interventions relieve chronic pain in older adults : JAMA Medha Baranwal Baranwal13 May 2018 7:05 PM ISTPsychological interventions may provide small benefits for the treatment of non-cancer chronic pain in older patients and are more effective when...
ECT Effective for Treatment-Resistant Depression Vinay Singh singh17 May 2018 7:10 PM ISTElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may be beneficial and cost-effective for patients with treatment-resistant depression, according to a recent...
Antidepressants on their own not effective in Insomnia Vinay Singh singh18 May 2018 7:10 PM ISTNo concrete evidence has been found for long-term use of anti-depressants in improving insomnia, according to a new review. Insomnia disorder is a...
