Meta-analysis reviews environmental exposures linked to ADHD risk in children
Air pollution and noise may raise ADHD risk in children
This meta-analysis of observational studies synthesized evidence on noise and air pollutant exposures and ADHD risk in children. The authors…
New research links childhood noise and air pollution to a small rise in ADHD risk, but experts say more proof is needed.
FDA Approves Perseris (risperidone) for Treatment of Schizophrenia in Adults
FDA approves new monthly shot Perseris for schizophrenia in adults.
The FDA approved Perseris, a long-acting injectable atypical antipsychotic, for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. It is administered…
The FDA approved Perseris, a once-monthly injectable form of risperidone, for treating schizophrenia in adults. This new option may help pat…
Systematic review of pediatric dental caries transition probabilities across 11 studies
Kids' Cavities Can Heal Themselves: New Tooth Decay Research Reveals Hope
This systematic review synthesizes data from 12 reports on 11 studies regarding transition probabilities between childhood dental health sta…
White spots on your child's teeth might heal without fillings, new research shows, changing how we understand early tooth decay and preventi…
Meta-analysis shows rTMS associated with reduced VAS and SF-MPQ scores in neuropathic pain
Magnetic brain pulses ease nerve pain for many patients today
This meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for treating neuropathic pain. The findings…
New magnetic brain pulses may finally offer real relief for people suffering from chronic nerve pain who have not found help elsewhere.
FDA Approves Rexulti (brexpiprazole) for Agitation in Alzheimer's Dementia
FDA approves Rexulti to treat agitation in Alzheimer's patients
FDA approved Rexulti (brexpiprazole) for treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. It is not indicated for…
The FDA approved Rexulti (brexpiprazole) to treat agitation in people with Alzheimer's disease. This is a new option for managing this chall…
FDA Approves Auvelity (dextromethorphan/bupropion) for Major Depressive Disorder and Agitation in Alzheimer's
FDA approves new drug Auvelity for depression and Alzheimer's agitation.
The FDA approved Auvelity (dextromethorphan/bupropion) for major depressive disorder (MDD) and agitation associated with dementia due to Alz…
The FDA approved Auvelity for major depressive disorder and agitation in Alzheimer's disease. It combines two medicines into one pill. This …
Systematic review and meta-analysis of vaping prevention messages for adolescents and young adults
Vaping prevention messages help teens feel less likely to try nicotine products
This meta-analysis synthesized evidence from 11,235 adolescents and young adults on campaign-related vaping prevention messages. It found a …
A review of prevention campaigns shows these messages make young people feel vaping is riskier. They also lower how likely teens say they ar…
Schizophrenia linked to higher heart rate and QT dispersion in meta-analysis
Adults with schizophrenia show higher heart rates and different heart electrical signals compared to healthy people in this large review
A meta-analysis of 5,648 schizophrenia patients and 23,636 controls found significantly higher heart rate and QT dispersion, suggesting incr…
A big review of studies found that adults with schizophrenia have faster heart rates and different electrical signals than healthy people. T…
Meta-analysis finds high anxiety and depression prevalence in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease
Anxiety and depression are common in young people with inflammatory bowel disease
This meta-analysis synthesized data on anxiety and depression in children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease. It found pooled p…
About one in eight young people with IBD have anxiety symptoms, and one in seven have depression symptoms, a new analysis shows.
Scoping review examines home-based digital health in rural Canadian healthcare settings
Digital health at home could close Canada’s rural care gap
This scoping review synthesizes evidence from sixteen studies regarding home-based digital health technologies in rural or remote Canadian c…
For millions in remote Canada, slow internet and long drives to clinics have made health care a struggle, but new home tech could finally br…
GLP-1RAs reduce weight and HbA1c in severe mental illness with low discontinuation rates
New drugs help people with severe mental illness lose weight safely
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in individuals with severe mental illness who h…
New weight loss drugs work well and stay safe for people with severe mental illness who struggle with obesity and high blood sugar.
Diffusion tensor imaging shows lower fractional anisotropy in bipolar disorder white matter tracts
Bipolar Brain Wiring Shows Clear Damage in Key Emotional Pathways
This systematic review and meta-analysis of diffusion tensor imaging studies compared 5,372 individuals with bipolar disorder to 6,240 healt…
Brain scans reveal consistent white matter damage in bipolar disorder, especially in tracts that regulate emotion and connect brain hemisphe…