Extended-release oral ketamine effective for treatment-resistant depression
Jul 17, 2024
Excellent tolerability was seen, with no changes in blood pressure, minimal reports of sedation and minimal dissociation.
Symptoms, negative life impact seen during, after benzodiazepine use
Aug 08, 2023
The authors dub the term benzodiazepine-induced neurological dysfunction to describe neurological complications.
Suicidal thoughts, attempts common among patients starting buprenorphine
Jul 18, 2023
Integrated behavioral health services may help address patient needs with opioid use disorder, the authors say.
Humor therapy may aid depression, anxiety
Jun 28, 2023
Participants in studies in the literature review included older people in nursing homes, people with Parkinson’s disease and retired women, among others.
Excess weight linked to more somatic complaints in oldest old men
Apr 03, 2023
Body mass index was associated with somatization but not with depression or anxiety.
2020 to 2022 saw increase in enrollment in medical cannabis programs
Apr 08, 2024
The proportion of patient-reported qualifying conditions with substantial, conclusive evidence of therapeutic value decreased.
Digital cognitive-behavioral therapy cuts psychological distress
Feb 23, 2024
The finding was seen among individuals with long-term physical health conditions.
Prescribed medical cannabis use tied to better health-related quality of life
Sep 14, 2023
The findings were seen in real-world patients with a range of chronic health conditions.
Mental health impact of COVID-19 pandemic examined
Oct 18, 2022
In the first two months of the pandemic, depression and anxiety worsened on average; a linear link was seen between worsening symptoms and increasing case numbers.
Acupuncture may ease anxiety in patients with Parkinson’s disease
Sep 29, 2022
“To our knowledge, this is the first randomized clinical trial of the effectiveness of an acupuncture treatment regimen targeted for anxiety in patients with Parkinson disease,” the authors...