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.
ADOS-2 shows 0.88 sensitivity and 0.74 specificity for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder
New analysis shows how well the ADOS tool identifies autism
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 studies evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of the ADOS-2 in real-world clinical settings. The …
A new review finds that the ADOS-2 tool is highly effective at identifying autism, especially in toddlers.
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…
Dental Emergency Risk Protocol Validated in Brazilian Study
New Protocol Validated to Improve Dental Emergency Triage
A new oral health reception and risk classification protocol was validated in a dental emergency service, showing high inter-rater reliabili…
A new triage system helps dental professionals quickly identify patient risk levels and manage pain during emergency visits.
Depression prevalence reaches 50.9% among patients with advanced cancer receiving palliative care
Over half of patients with advanced cancer face depression
This meta-analysis of 29 studies involving 6054 patients found a pooled depression prevalence of 50.9% (95% CI: 41.2-60.5%). The results hig…
More than half of people with advanced cancer and palliative care needs struggle with depression, highlighting the need for better screening…
Dynamic risk factors and therapeutic engagement improve assessment of suicidal behavior in emergency settings
New framework helps doctors manage suicidal behavior in emergencies
This narrative review synthesizes clinical evidence to propose a framework for managing suicidal behavior in psychiatric emergencies. It adv…
Doctors are moving toward a more personal way to assess and treat patients who self-harm in emergency psychiatric settings.
Avascular osteonecrosis of the jaw is a rare but severe complication following orthognathic surgery
Managing jaw bone death after corrective jaw surgery
This systematic review examines 33 cases across 17 studies to characterize avascular osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients undergoing orthogn…
Patients undergoing jaw surgery may face avascular osteonecrosis, a rare but serious complication involving bone tissue death that requires …
Air pollution exposure is associated with increased risk of depression and postpartum depression
Air Pollution Linked to Higher Risk of Depression
This meta-analysis examined the relationship between various air pollutants, including particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, and the prev…
New research shows that long-term exposure to common air pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and fine particles is linked to higher depression …