Peer-delivered PMP-I significantly reduces stress and anxiety in Bhutanese refugees with Cohen's d > 0.8
Peer support program reduces stress and anxiety for Bhutanese immigrants
This pilot randomized controlled trial of 232 Bhutanese adults found that peer-delivered Problem Management Plus for Immigrants (PMP-I) sign…
A peer-led mental health program significantly reduced stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms in a group of Bhutanese adults living in Mas…
Women in sub-Saharan Africa show higher odds of anxiety and PTSD compared to men
Women in sub-Saharan Africa face higher anxiety and PTSD rates
This meta-analysis of 175 studies identifies a significantly higher prevalence of anxiety (39% vs 30%) and PTSD (39% vs 26%) in women compar…
A review of 175 studies finds 39% of women in sub-Saharan Africa have anxiety or PTSD, compared to 30% and 26% of men.
Antidepressant-antipsychotic combination doubles likelihood of improvement in psychotic depression
Combination therapy doubles improvement odds in psychotic depression
This meta-analysis of randomized trials found that combination pharmacotherapy (antidepressant-antipsychotic) is associated with a significa…
For psychotic depression, pairing an antidepressant with an antipsychotic more than doubles the chance of improvement compared to other trea…
rTMS shows no significant benefit over sham for treatment-resistant schizophrenia
Trial shows no clear benefit from magnetic brain stimulation
This meta-analysis of randomized trials found that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) did not significantly improve overall…
New data suggests that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation may not improve symptoms for people with treatment-resistant schizophren…
Maternal anaemia research surges 9-fold from 2000 to 2024, but gaps persist in low-income regions
Mapping the Growth and Trends of Research on Maternal Anaemia Over Time
A bibliometric analysis of 1,007 articles on maternal anaemia (2000-2024) shows exponential publication growth (R2=0.9054). Most research or…
A massive review of over 1,000 articles shows how research on anemia in pregnant women has grown rapidly since 2000.
Yoga integration into healthcare systems requires a staged framework to bridge the current know-do gap
New framework helps integrate yoga into mainstream healthcare systems
This guideline provides a structured framework for integrating Yoga into mainstream healthcare systems as an evidence-informed practice. The…
A new roadmap aims to bridge the gap between yoga research and its use in clinics to improve patient resilience and reduce strain on medical…
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…