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Was the FDA too quick approving test for opioid addiction risk?

Was the FDA too quick approving test for opioid addiction risk?

by Ernie MundellA test to gauge if it's safe to prescribe a patient an addictive opioid may have been approved too soon by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, claims a letter sent to the agency

Was the FDA too quick approving test for opioid addiction risk?

by Ernie MundellA test to gauge if it's safe to prescribe a patient an addictive opioid may have been approved too soon by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, claims a letter sent to the agency
Social bonding gets people on the same wavelength, neural synchronization study suggests

Social bonding gets people on the same wavelength, neural synchronization study suggests

by Public Library of ScienceSocial bonding enhances the information exchange and synchronizes brain activities between the group leader and followers. Credit: Jun Ni (CC-BY 4.0, creativecommons.o

Social bonding gets people on the same wavelength, neural synchronization study suggests

by Public Library of ScienceSocial bonding enhances the information exchange and synchronizes brain activities between the group leader and followers. Credit: Jun Ni (CC-BY 4.0, creativecommons.o
The fear of depression recurrence is potent but not universal, research shows

The fear of depression recurrence is potent but not universal, research shows

by Concordia UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClinicians treating patients who live with or survive serious diseases such as cancer are familiar with the concept of fear of illness rec

The fear of depression recurrence is potent but not universal, research shows

by Concordia UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainClinicians treating patients who live with or survive serious diseases such as cancer are familiar with the concept of fear of illness rec
Review of California's mental health crisis programs identified gaps and needs for consistent funding

Review of California's mental health crisis programs identified gaps and needs for consistent funding

by Nadine A Yehya,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMental illness is a major public health issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 20% of U.S.

Review of California's mental health crisis programs identified gaps and needs for consistent funding

by Nadine A Yehya,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMental illness is a major public health issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 20% of U.S.
Ketamine pill treats depression without psychedelic effects: study

Ketamine pill treats depression without psychedelic effects: study

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new pill that slowly releases ketamine could treat people with severe depression without giving them the psychedelic side effects of the often-misused drug, early tr

Ketamine pill treats depression without psychedelic effects: study

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new pill that slowly releases ketamine could treat people with severe depression without giving them the psychedelic side effects of the often-misused drug, early tr
PTSD in pregnant women may affect the risk of ADHD in the child

PTSD in pregnant women may affect the risk of ADHD in the child

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA comprehensive registry study led by Anna-Clara Hollander, associate professor at the Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Inst

PTSD in pregnant women may affect the risk of ADHD in the child

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA comprehensive registry study led by Anna-Clara Hollander, associate professor at the Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Inst
Medical leaders paint grim picture for maternal health unless Idaho alters abortion law

Medical leaders paint grim picture for maternal health unless Idaho alters abortion law

by Angela Palermo, The Idaho StatesmanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNampa OB-GYN Dr. Megan Kasper recently saw a young pregnant patient who, in her second trimester, was experiencing painful contr

Medical leaders paint grim picture for maternal health unless Idaho alters abortion law

by Angela Palermo, The Idaho StatesmanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNampa OB-GYN Dr. Megan Kasper recently saw a young pregnant patient who, in her second trimester, was experiencing painful contr
Study says it's time to highlight positive skills associated with neurodevelopmental conditions

Study says it's time to highlight positive skills associated with neurodevelopmental conditions

by Swansea UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research says the wide variety of skills displayed by people with conditions such as ADHD, dyslexia, and autism should be celebrated to h

Study says it's time to highlight positive skills associated with neurodevelopmental conditions

by Swansea UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research says the wide variety of skills displayed by people with conditions such as ADHD, dyslexia, and autism should be celebrated to h
Psychologists warn therapists to use caution when mirroring patient actions or words

Psychologists warn therapists to use caution when mirroring patient actions or words

by Leibniz Institute for Psychology InformationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMirroring one's actions or using their own words has been known to establish and strengthen social relationships. In

Psychologists warn therapists to use caution when mirroring patient actions or words

by Leibniz Institute for Psychology InformationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMirroring one's actions or using their own words has been known to establish and strengthen social relationships. In
Rapid rise seen in mental health diagnosis and care during and after pregnancy

Rapid rise seen in mental health diagnosis and care during and after pregnancy

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMental health issues during pregnancy or the first year of parenthood have a much greater chance of getting detected and treated now than

Rapid rise seen in mental health diagnosis and care during and after pregnancy

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMental health issues during pregnancy or the first year of parenthood have a much greater chance of getting detected and treated now than
Anxiety, depression associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease

Anxiety, depression associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease

by Elana GotkineAnxiety and depression are associated with an increased incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to a study published online March 19 inScientific Reports.Q

Anxiety, depression associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease

by Elana GotkineAnxiety and depression are associated with an increased incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), according to a study published online March 19 inScientific Reports.Q
Extending Medicaid coverage after birth may increase postpartum treatment for depression, anxiety

Extending Medicaid coverage after birth may increase postpartum treatment for depression, anxiety

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExtending postpartum Medicaid eligibility extensions may increase treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), a leading cause

Extending Medicaid coverage after birth may increase postpartum treatment for depression, anxiety

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExtending postpartum Medicaid eligibility extensions may increase treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), a leading cause