
Right transcutaneous auricular VNS (taVNS) acutely increases food liking in patients with MDD, especially those with high anhedonia, a study found.

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Right transcutaneous auricular VNS (taVNS) acutely increases food liking in patients with MDD, especially those with high anhedonia, a study found.

A large analysis reveals clinically relevant differences in weight, blood pressure, and heart rate across 30 antidepressants.

A study found no major differences in overall cancer risk among adalimumab, secukinumab, and ustekinumab for psoriasis.

Investigators estimate that replacing individually prescribed school-based devices with spare adrenaline autoinjectors could improve access for students.

Adults given an initial 0.5 mg intramuscular epinephrine dose were less likely to need further intervention than those receiving 0.3 mg, a study found.

In a recent study, a 30 mg maintenance dose significantly increased reaction thresholds and improved immune markers in children with peanut allergy.

A new study finds that rates of peanut and other IgE-mediated food allergies declined following the 2015 and 2017 early peanut introduction guidelines.

The study showed that infants consuming blueberries had lower IL-13, higher IL-10, and improved allergy symptom trajectories compared with placebo.

Study finds repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation brings clinically meaningful improvements in quality of life for adults with MDD through 12 weeks.

Post-hoc analysis of a phase 3 trial reveals significant improvements in patients with MDD experiencing tachyphylaxis.

A new study found that adjunct omalizumab helped most patients safely continue honeybee venom immunotherapy after prior severe allergic reactions.

A study found magnetic seizure therapy matched ECT’s antidepressant efficacy while offering better cognitive preservation and fewer adverse events.

A 5-year follow-up showed 76% of delabeled children reused the previously avoided antibiotic without significant adverse reactions.

A phase 1b/2a study showed CM326 significantly improved nasal polyp scores; baseline plasma TSLP levels ≥ 330 fg/mL may predict treatment response.

New research links soft drink consumption to depression, revealing gut microbiota changes as a potential mediator, particularly in women.

Study finds heart rate deceleration within 45 seconds of iTBS may serve as a biomarker for improved depression outcomes, regardless of stimulation site.

A new digital therapeutic, CT-155, shows promise in reducing negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

Roche’s Elecsys pTau181 blood test helps primary care clinicians rule out Alzheimer’s amyloid pathology in patients with cognitive symptoms.

Oticara’s intranasal steroid cream meets primary endpoints in phase 2 trial, providing rapid, durable symptom relief for post-surgical chronic rhinosinusitis.

A 9-year real-world study found allergen immunotherapy reduced medication use and asthma flare-ups, showing lasting control of allergic rhinitis.

New research links early baby formula feeding to increased risks of peanut and multiple food allergies, highlighting the importance of colostrum.

FDA approves UZEDY, a long-acting risperidone injection, for adults with bipolar I disorder.

Patients with allergic rhinitis report less satisfaction with oral antihistamines than intranasal corticosteroids or combination therapies.

A recent study reveals that small intestinal dilation significantly contributes to abdominal symptoms in adults with Food-Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES).

A new trial reveals that educational interventions significantly enhance pediatricians' adherence to guidelines for early peanut introduction.

Subcutaneous Dpg-pol-cat significantly improved the quality of life and reduced medication use in adults with moderate to severe cat allergy.

Emerging research highlights the critical link between sleep quality and cardiovascular health.

Explore the latest advancements in psychiatry, including FDA updates, emerging therapies, and promising clinical trial results for mental health treatments.

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