Ketamine rapidly reduces suicidal thoughts : Study Anjali Nimesh Nimesh15 Dec 2017 7:22 PM ISTKetamine was significantly more effective than a commonly used sedative in reducing suicidal thoughts in depressed patients, according to researchers...
Should marijuana be medically prescribed to children with cancer? Anjali Nimesh Nimesh17 Dec 2017 7:02 PM ISTA study published in Pediatrics examined interdisciplinary provider perspectives on legal medical marijuana use in children with cancer. It found that...
Stress as unhealthy as junk food to digestive system Anjali Nimesh Nimesh18 Dec 2017 7:18 PM ISTWe all know that a poor diet is unhealthy, but a new BYU study finds that stress may just as harmful to our bodies as a really bad diet.In a new paper...
Poststroke depression raises risk of cerebrovascular death 35-fold Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli20 Dec 2017 7:16 PM ISTAccording to an analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data t has been found that Depression after a stroke is 35 times more...
Cariprazine - a new option for Bipolar depression Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli20 Dec 2017 7:30 PM ISTIn a phase 3 study of cariprazine for the treatment of adults with major depressive episodes associated with bipolar, I disorder (bipolar I...
AAN's Practice Guideline of treatment of restless legs syndrome in adults Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli2 Jan 2018 7:02 PM ISTAmerican Academy of Neurology (AAN) has issued guideline, “Treatment of restless legs syndrome in adults,” which has been published in Neurology.When...
People who sleep less than 8 hours a night more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety Anjali Nimesh Nimesh5 Jan 2018 7:28 PM ISTSleeping less than the recommended eight hours a night is associated with intrusive, repetitive thoughts like those seen in anxiety or depression,...
Music therapy may help ease depression Anjali Nimesh Nimesh8 Jan 2018 7:25 PM ISTTraditional depression treatments like psychotherapy or medication might work better for some patients when doctors add a dose of music therapy, a...
Virtual psychiatrist is effective in diagnosing mental disorders Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli12 Jan 2018 7:25 PM ISTIndia has the severe shortage of psychiatrists, as a result of which mental illness in rural areas either remains undiagnosed or does not get proper...
Anxiety: An early indicator of Alzheimer's disease? Anjali Nimesh Nimesh13 Jan 2018 7:30 PM ISTA new study suggests an association between elevated amyloid beta levels and the worsening of anxiety symptoms. The findings support the hypothesis...
Can Hormone Therapy Prevent the Onset of Depressive Symptoms in Some Women Around Menopause? Anjali Nimesh Nimesh13 Jan 2018 7:00 PM ISTBottom Line: A year of hormone therapy was more effective than placebo at preventing the onset of depressive symptoms among women without depression...
Can early symptoms predict bipolar disorder? Evidence shows differing patterns of risk factors Anjali Nimesh Nimesh15 Jan 2018 7:15 PM ISTTwo patterns of antecedent or "prodromal" psychiatric symptoms may help to identify young persons at increased risk of developing bipolar disorder...
