Paracingulate sulcus prevalence reduced in patients with catatonia compared to controls
New Brain Scan Clue Points to Catatonia Risk
This hospital-based cohort study compared the paracingulate sulcus (PCS) in 109 patients with catatonia, 323 non-catatonic psychiatric patie…
A new study links specific brain shapes to catatonia, offering hope for better understanding.
Relaxation training and early benzodiazepines linked to respiratory recovery in adults with COPD, pneumonia, asthma, bronchiectasis, or interstitial lung disease.
Could early sedatives be slowing down lung recovery for adults with breathing problems?
This retrospective observational study examined 389 consecutive adults (≥ 18 years) admitted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pne…
Early sedatives given to adults with breathing problems may slow lung recovery, making it harder for patients to improve before leaving the …
Benzodiazepines, Dexmedetomidine, and Physical Restraints Associated with Next-Day Delirium in Critically Ill Children
Study finds link between certain medications, restraints, and delirium in critically ill children
A secondary analysis of a pilot RCT dataset in 1,006 critically ill children across seven PICUs found previous-day benzodiazepine and dexmed…
Higher doses of sedatives like midazolam and any use of physical restraints are linked to increased confusion in critically ill children the…