
Care for dialysis patients often focuses on kidney health, but experts and a patient stress the need for interdisciplinary care that also addresses sleep health.

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Care for dialysis patients often focuses on kidney health, but experts and a patient stress the need for interdisciplinary care that also addresses sleep health.

Although the study concluded AI had equal or lower rates of critical misses than radiology reports of remarkable chest radiographs, AI had greater critical miss rates.

Stretching and meditation both reduced cramp severity and improved sleep quality with no significant differences. However, patients preferred stretching.

A phase 2 trial shows tofacitinib improves autoimmune conditions in Down syndrome, with notable skin health benefits and a good safety profile.

Participants with greater poor sleep and renal function biomarker scores had a 5.45-fold greater risk of developing severe MASLD.

A recent study found that noise exposure of power looms (≥ 85 decibels) puts workers at risk of their overall blood pressure increasing.

In this episode of Crisis Point, PTSD experts and a trial participant react to the FDA’s decision on MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD.

A new study found physical activity held more weight in the link between the joint exposure of sleep duration, metabolic equivalent of task, and Healthy Eating Index -2015 and MAFLD.

In an interview, Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, highlights the effectiveness of lebrikizumab, providing stable improvements by week 52.

Investigators highlight the need for tailored interventions to improve sleep disturbances and overall health in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

Maintaining stable HbA1c levels in target ranges reduces Alzheimer Disease risk in older adults with diabetes, emphasizing the importance of personalized glycemic control.

Cristina Pearse, an MDMA-assisted therapy trial participant, expresses disappointment in the FDA’s decision not to approve MDMA-assisted therapy.

Study finds elevated HAMD-17 scores in PBC patients predict cirrhosis risk, with depressive symptoms linked to higher liver enzyme levels and worse UDCA response.

The US FDA has issued a CRL and requested an additional phase 3 trial for MDMA-assisted therapy in the management of PTSD.

A new study revealed an increased risk of psychiatric and autoimmune comorbidities after an alopecia areata diagnosis.

Atopic dermatitis increases stress, depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation, affecting patients' mental health, a recent study found.

A study suggests TMR can boost PTSD treatment by enhancing memory consolidation during sleep, showing significant symptom reduction without affecting sleep quality.

PTSD experts explore unmet PTSD needs, the potential of psychedelic therapies, and key unanswered questions about MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD.

A recent study found a high prevalence of head injuries among law enforcement officers may make them more prone to experiencing mental health issues.

In an interview with HCPLive, Angela Moreland, PhD, highlighted the largest takeaway from the study on the psychiatric impact of mass shootings on the greater community.

Pneumonia misdiagnoses are common, with one-third of pneumonia diagnoses changing from hospital admission to discharge, a study found.

In a "secret shopper" study, investigators posing as Medicaid enrollees found many clinicians in Medicaid provider directories do not accept Medicaid insurance.

A year after zuranolone’s FDA approval for postpartum depression on August 3, 2023, prescribers and a patient weigh in about the medication’s success in alleviating symptoms.

This month in review focuses on early-stage clinical trials of sleep medicine and insights from sleep experts on topics such as OSA and CSA.

Low-dose aspirin does not worsen or prevent the progression of age-related hearing loss among older adults, a study found.

This month in review captures the top news in the psychiatry field during July.

New research found high diastolic blood pressure is linked to greater odds of a female having a migraine. The study found no other associations between migraines and other CVD factors.

This extended-release injectable suspension for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder is approved as a monotherapy and as an adjunct to mood stabilizers or antidepressants.

A new study found using e-cigarettes with partial nicotine reduction was linked to greater puffing time, puff duration, and total inhaled volume than 5% nicotine concentration.

A new study found the group with the shortest seizure duration of ≤ 20 seconds had the lowest remission rate of 27.2%, compared with a 39.3% overall remission rate.