Shooting games and equestrian training significantly reduce pain intensity in chronic low back pain
Virtual reality games may help manage chronic low back pain
This network meta-analysis of 2610 patients with chronic low back pain found that shooting games (SMD -4.40) and VR-based equestrian trainin…
New research suggests that specific virtual reality activities, like shooting games, could be more effective than traditional exercise for b…
MHT and CBCTi trial protocol evaluates insomnia treatment in perimenopausal women
New trial plans to test hormone therapy for menopause insomnia
This study protocol describes a randomized controlled trial of 222 perimenopausal women with insomnia and climacteric symptoms. The study wi…
A new clinical trial aims to see if combining hormone therapy with behavioral techniques helps women manage insomnia during the menopausal t…
Magnetic seizure therapy preserves cognitive function better than electroconvulsive therapy in major depressive disorder
Magnetic seizure therapy may protect memory in depression treatment
This meta-analysis of 429 patients with major depressive disorder compared magnetic seizure therapy (MST) to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)…
New data suggests magnetic seizure therapy helps preserve memory and speech compared to electroconvulsive therapy for major depressive disor…
Environmental cadmium exposure may cause male reproductive dysfunction through the renal-testis axis
Cadmium exposure may harm male fertility and kidney health
This narrative review of 40 animal studies synthesizes evidence on environmental cadmium exposure and its impact on male reproduction. The a…
Environmental cadmium exposure can damage the male reproductive system and kidneys, potentially leading to lower semen quality and other iss…
Maternal peripartum depression is associated with higher odds of child screen exposure among preschoolers
Maternal depression linked to more screen time for young children
This meta-analysis of 9603 participants found that maternal peripartum depression was associated with higher odds of child screen exposure (…
New data suggests that mothers struggling with postpartum depression may give their children more screen time during the critical early year…
Multidimensional strategies including digital literacy and family involvement address risk factors for child cyber grooming
Risk Factors for Children Facing Cyber Grooming Online
This scoping review examines the risk factors, offender tactics, and prevention strategies associated with cyber grooming in children and ad…
New research identifies key risk factors like low digital literacy and emotional vulnerability that make children more susceptible to online…
Art therapy associated with moderate reduction in depressive symptoms across 19 studies
Art Therapy Linked to Reduced Depression Symptoms
This meta-analysis of 19 studies (997 patients) found that art therapy is associated with a moderate reduction in depressive symptoms (Hedge…
A new analysis of 19 studies finds art therapy may help ease depression symptoms.
Visual art therapy significantly reduces depressive and anxiety symptoms in adults
Visual art therapy eases depression and anxiety in adults
This meta-analysis of 741 adults found that visual art therapy significantly alleviated depressive symptoms (SMD = -0.81) and anxiety sympto…
A new analysis of 741 adults finds that visual art therapy significantly reduces depression and anxiety symptoms.
Serotonergic antidepressants and prolactin-elevating antipsychotics are associated with higher burdens of sexual dysfunction
Certain medications for depression and psychosis can cause sexual issues
This narrative review examines the impact of antidepressants and antipsychotics on sexual dysfunction in patients with depressive and psycho…
Some common treatments for mood and psychotic disorders may impact a patient's sex life, quality of life, and their ability to stay on medic…
Childhood adversity linked to reduced prefrontal gray matter in psychotic and bipolar disorders
Childhood adversity linked to brain changes in psychotic and bipolar disorders
This meta-analysis of 3056 participants found significant negative associations between childhood adversity and gray matter volume in prefro…
New data shows that childhood trauma is linked to specific shrinkage in parts of the brain for people with psychotic and bipolar disorders.
China's Civil Code informed consent rules create practical dilemmas for clinicians
New Rules for Informed Consent in Chinese Medical Practice
This policy and practice review examines informed consent rules under China's Civil Code (2021). It finds that while the Code consolidates p…
A new legal code aims to strengthen patient rights but faces practical challenges in daily hospital settings and doctor-patient communicatio…
Animal-assisted therapy reduces depression, anxiety, and stress in adults with moderate-to-large effects
Animal assisted therapy reduces anxiety, depression and stress in adults
This meta-analysis of 2391 adults found that animal-assisted therapy (AAT) significantly reduces depression, anxiety, and stress at post-int…
Interacting with animals can significantly lower feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress for adults regardless of their age or gender.