Psychotic features, substance use, and personality disorders correlate with poor medication adherence in bipolar disorder
Factors Linked to Poor Medication Adherence in Bipolar Disorder
This meta-analysis of 19 studies identifies several clinical and sociodemographic factors associated with poor medication adherence in patie…
Certain personal and clinical factors, such as age and co-occurring conditions, are linked to lower medication adherence in people with bipo…
Second-generation antipsychotics show higher response rates than placebo for augmenting major depressive disorder
Antipsychotics show promise in treating major depressive disorder
This meta-analysis of 13,616 adults with major depressive disorder evaluated pharmacological augmentation with lithium, triiodothyronine (T3…
Adding specific antipsychotic medications to treatment plans may help adults with major depressive disorder achieve better results than a pl…
Digital nudging interventions show promise for behavior change in addiction and lifestyle medicine domains
Digital Nudging Shows Potential to Help Manage Addiction Habits
This scoping review analyzed 52 studies to map the evidence regarding digital nudging interventions across various Lifestyle Medicine pillar…
New research maps how digital nudges through apps and chatbots can support lifestyle changes, including managing addiction and improving dai…
Elevated peripheral blood C-reactive protein levels are associated with posttraumatic stress disorder
Higher Inflammation Markers Linked to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
This meta-analysis examined the relationship between peripheral blood C-reactive protein concentrations and posttraumatic stress disorder. T…
A large review shows that people with PTSD often have higher levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation in the blood.
Intensive interventions for emotionally based school avoidance utilize graded exposure and educational scaffolding
Intensive Programs Show Promise for School Avoidance
This scoping review examines 19 publications involving 17 samples across 13 programs to identify intensive intervention models for children …
A review of 19 studies finds intensive programs may help kids with school avoidance, but evidence is limited.
Affective dysregulation and self-blame predict voices and delusions in schizophrenia-spectrum disorders with PTSD
Mapping the connections between trauma symptoms and voices in schizophrenia
This randomized controlled trial involved 305 participants with schizophrenia-spectrum disorder, distressing symptoms, and comorbid PTSD. Ne…
New research looks at how feelings of self-blame and mood swings impact people living with schizophrenia and PTSD.
Patient empowerment and team-based support act as key enablers for optimal postoperative pain management
Factors Influencing Better Management of Postoperative Pain
This scoping review maps the barriers and enablers influencing postoperative pain management. Key findings identify patient engagement and c…
New research identifies key barriers and enablers, such as patient engagement and communication gaps, that impact how patients experience pa…
Moderate-intensity exercise reduces negative attentional bias in anxiety and depression compared to high-intensity exercise
Moderate Exercise May Help Reduce Negative Thoughts in Anxiety
This meta-analysis of 32 studies examined the impact of physical exercise on attentional bias in individuals with anxiety, depression, and a…
Moderate-intensity exercise may help reduce negative focus for people with anxiety or depression while helping to lower cravings for addicti…
Maternal hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are associated with increased offspring asthma risk
Maternal Pregnancy High Blood Pressure Linked to Higher Asthma Risk
This meta-analysis of over three million mother-infant pairs found a significant association between maternal hypertensive disorders of preg…
New data suggests that mothers with high blood pressure during pregnancy may have children at a higher risk for developing asthma.
Exercise-based and mind-body movement interventions significantly reduce depressive symptoms in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Mind-Body Movement May Reduce Depression in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials indicates that exercise-based and mind-body movement interventions significantly reduce d…
New research suggests that exercise and mind-body movements can significantly lower depressive symptoms for people living with inflammatory …
One Health diagnostics improve pathogen detection and outbreak prediction through cross-sector collaboration and technological innovation
One Health approach could stop future pandemics before they start
This structured narrative review examines One Health diagnostic strategies to address zoonotic diseases including SARS, Ebola, and COVID-19.…
A new review shows that combining human, animal, and environmental health monitoring can catch outbreaks like SARS and COVID-19 earlier.
CBT and systemic prevention programs address multidimensional factors contributing to adolescent appearance anxiety
Social Media and Parenting Factors Linked to Appearance Anxiety
This narrative critical review examines a biopsychosocial model of appearance anxiety in adolescents and young adults. It synthesizes eviden…
New research highlights how social media algorithms, parenting styles, and personal perfectionism contribute to appearance anxiety in young …