eCASH bundle and multidisciplinary teamwork reduce postoperative delirium rates in elderly orthopedic patients
Teamwork and specific care reduce confusion after hip and joint surgery
This narrative review synthesizes 20 high-quality articles regarding non-pharmacological interventions for postoperative delirium in elderly…
A new strategy combining early movement, social support, and team coordination helps elderly patients avoid mental confusion after orthopedi…
Virtual reality interventions provide moderate therapeutic effects for depressive symptoms in medical-related depression
Virtual Reality Shows Promise for Depression Linked to Medical Conditions
This meta-analysis of 21 randomized controlled trials found a moderate and significant therapeutic effect (g = -0.446) of virtual reality on…
New research shows virtual reality can help manage depressive symptoms in patients whose depression is caused by other medical conditions.
Oral ketamine significantly reduces depression scores with a 2.38 relative risk for remission
Oral ketamine shows promise for treating several types of depression
This meta-analysis of RCTs involving 414 patients found that oral ketamine significantly reduced depression scores compared to placebo (SMD …
Oral ketamine may help reduce symptoms and improve remission rates for people with unipolar, bipolar, and treatment-resistant depression.
Self-referential processing patterns linked to depression and anxiety, moderated by sample and methods
How your brain's self-talk links to depression and anxiety
This meta-analysis examines the association between self-referential processing and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Findings indicate th…
The way you think about yourself may be tied to depression and anxiety, but it depends on who you are and how you measure it.
Exercise interventions significantly improve sleep quality in patients with depression across 19 RCT comparisons
Exercise improves sleep quality for people living with depression
This meta-analysis of 19 randomized controlled trials involving 1,457 participants found that exercise interventions significantly improved …
New data shows that regular exercise can significantly improve sleep quality for people struggling with depression.
Rising temperatures up to 18°C and lower sunshine correlate with increased mental health healthcare demand
Weather Patterns Show Links to Mental Health Service Demand
This meta-analysis of retrospective observational data from England indicates that mental health-related unscheduled healthcare contacts inc…
Daily temperature and sunshine levels are linked to changes in the number of people seeking urgent mental health care.
Prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Syndrome among female medical students in Saudi Arabia
High Rates of PMS and PMDD Found Among Female Students
This descriptive study assessed the prevalence of premenstrual conditions and associated triggers among a cohort of female medical students.…
Over 40% of female medical students reported moderate to severe PMS, with stress identified as a major trigger for these symptoms.
Esketamine bolus reduces PPD incidence at 6 weeks to 9.15% compared to 19.33% in saline
Trial shows Esketamine bolus reduces postpartum depression risk
This randomized controlled trial of 503 subjects without prenatal depression undergoing caesarean delivery found that esketamine bolus signi…
A new trial suggests that an esketamine bolus can reduce the risk of postpartum depression following a cesarean delivery.
Multidimensional factors including loneliness and ageism contribute to death wishes in older adults
Understanding the complex reasons behind death wishes in older adults
This narrative review explores the multidimensional nature of death wishes in older adults, identifying psychological-existential, social-re…
Death wishes in older adults are often tied to loneliness and ageism, requiring doctors to look beyond just clinical symptoms of depression.
Arts-inclusive programs show preliminary promise for children's mental health in non-clinical settings
Arts programs show early promise for children's mental health
This systematic review of 34 studies examined arts-inclusive and recreational programs for mental health in children aged 6 to 12. While the…
Art and music programs may offer a scalable way to support the mental well-being of children aged 6 to 12.
Unguided Internet Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Reduces Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder
Trial Shows Internet Based Therapy Reduces Major Depressive Symptoms
A randomized trial shows that unguided internet-based CBT significantly reduces depressive symptoms and improves remission rates in adults w…
A new trial shows that an unguided internet course can significantly reduce symptoms of major depression and improve quality of life.
Early childhood caries affects 17% to 57% of children in Africa, umbrella review finds
Factors Influencing Early Childhood Caries in Children Across Africa
This umbrella review of systematic reviews found that early childhood caries (ECC) prevalence in African children ranges from 17% to 57%, wi…
New data highlights how diet, oral hygiene, and feeding habits contribute to the high rates of early childhood tooth decay in children acros…