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A higher percentage of patients suffering from a severe mental disorder such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, died from a COVID-19 infection than the control group.

Data shows that nurses and midwives are likely the preferred non-specialist providers to offer perinatal interventions.

Suicide rates in 2020 have increased most in individuals younger than 30 years old.

A longtime psychiatrist writes on a doctor's propensity for irritation, anxiety and self-medicating, and the work that goes into caring for colleagues.

Women infected with either virus generally experienced higher incidences of premature births compared with healthy women.

Dr. Cortese explains how more data could improve ADHD care.

New findings show that 100% of patients receiving voxelotor 1500 mg group experienced improvements in their leg ulcers—compared to 63% in the placebo group.

Dr. Cortese discusses the current gaps in ADHD treatment.

The review acknowledges that the harms of screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis outweigh the benefits.

Women with a history of GD had a 2-fold higher risk of CAC across all subsequent levels of glucose tolerance.

Eysuvis 0.25% is the first and only approved prescription therapy for short-term treatment of signs and symptoms related to dry eye disease.

Nearly 100 million total vaccine doses have been administered worldwide.

Phase 3 data showed that Galderma’s Restylane Defyne led to a significant improvement in chin projection for up to 1 year in 74% of patients.

The device was well-tolerated among patients in clinical trials.

More than 20% of TIA patients suffered a stroke within 7 days following the baseline attack.

A conversation with an expert virologist and public health advocate on the scientific and societal machinations of COVID-19 vaccination.

Todd Schlesinger, MD, talks new therapies on the horizon and those that have already proven efficacious.

If approved, the 2 vaccines would join Pfizer and Moderna as authorized vaccines against COVID-19.

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level was lower by approximately 19 mg per deciliter and systolic blood pressure was lower by approximately 5.8 mm Hg with the polypill and with combination therapy than with placebo.

Patients receiving the drug experienced improvement in the 6-minute walk test and demonstrated a lower risk of clinical worsening.

Women, younger individuals, and those living in rural areas were more likely to suffer from anxiety due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Having reliable estimates can help governments and relevant agencies develop better test-and-treat strategies to reduce vertical transmission and total disease burden.

Low and moderate dosing shows the most potential in preventing AMD for patients with diabetes.

High adolescent non–HDL-C levels were strongly associated with the presence of coronary artery calcification in mid-adulthood.

Pending FDA decision, the Viaskin Peanut patch would be considered for lengthier benefit studies.

Parents who knew their children were at higher risk of type 1 diabetes were able to get the condition diagnosed before serious complications developed.

There was a positive rate of 9.88 positive results per 100 tests during a 4 month period in 2020, significantly lower than the positivity rate of 29.90 positive results per 100 tests observed for the same date range during the previous 5 virus years.

Patients with sickle cell disease who are undernourished report higher disease severity and lower health-related quality of life scores.