Non-pharmacological Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies show associations with reduced fatigue and improved sleep in chronic fatigue syndrome patients
Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies show links to reduced fatigue in chronic fatigue syndrome
This network meta-analysis evaluated non-pharmacological Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies in 2234 patients with chronic fatigue syndro…
For chronic fatigue syndrome, traditional Chinese medicine therapies like moxibustion and massage showed links to less fatigue and better sl…
Digital journaling shows modest anxiety reduction in young adults with mild-to-moderate symptoms
Mobile journaling showed small anxiety relief in young adults with mild symptoms
An 8-week RCT of 507 young adults with mild-to-moderate anxiety and depression symptoms found digital journaling on a mobile platform produc…
Young adults with mild anxiety found digital journaling offered small relief, while risk signals spiked during late-night hours.
Personalized nutrition and behavioral correction address feline obesity and associated comorbidities like diabetes and osteoarthritis
Review finds personalized nutrition and exercise help manage cat obesity and related health issues
This systematic review evaluated determinants, diagnosis, pathophysiology, and management of obesity in domestic cats.
Personalized nutrition and exercise plans help manage cat obesity, a common disorder that raises risks for diabetes and other serious health…
IPL with collagen dressings shows higher efficacy than dressings alone for facial postburn hyperpigmentation
Can treating burn scars with light and dressings clear skin faster than dressings alone?
In a randomized controlled trial of 90 patients with facial hyperpigmentation from second-degree burns, intense pulsed light (IPL) combined …
Adding light therapy to burn scar dressings helped 95% of patients clear dark facial marks, while dressings alone worked for only 61%.
Right unilateral and bitemporal ECT show similar symptom improvement in resistant schizophrenia
For resistant schizophrenia, does one electric shock method work better than another?
A small RCT of 17 patients with resistant schizophrenia found both right unilateral (RUS) and bitemporal (BTS) ECT techniques produced signi…
For resistant schizophrenia, both electric shock methods work equally well, but one uses less power and protects against mental slowing.
Aquatic therapy versus standard care in 34 patients with chronic low back pain
Can swimming help chronic back pain? A small study found it might ease pain and fear of movement
This randomized controlled trial evaluated aquatic therapy against standard care in 34 individuals with chronic low back pain over 10 weeks.
Swimming exercises may ease chronic back pain and reduce fear of movement better than standard care alone, helping people break the cycle of…
Meta-analysis finds emotional abuse most strongly linked to depression among child maltreatment forms
A large review links emotional abuse most strongly to depression risk and severity compared to other maltreatment types
A meta-analysis of 217 depression risk and 157 depression severity studies found emotional abuse showed the strongest association with depre…
Childhood emotional abuse links most strongly to depression risk and severity compared to other maltreatment types, a large review of many s…
Aerobic exercise and cognitive stimulation show no significant between-group cognitive benefits in schizophrenia trial
Exercise and computer training showed mixed results for schizophrenia patients in this small study
A 12-week randomized controlled trial in 58 patients with schizophrenia found no statistically significant between-group differences in gene…
Schizophrenia patients without any intervention worsened in thinking skills and quality of life over 12 weeks, while exercise and computer t…
Clozapine, olanzapine, or haloperidol reduced assaults in 99 individuals with schizophrenia and assaultive behaviors
Does the right antipsychotic drug reduce violence in people with schizophrenia and conduct disorder?
This RCT evaluated clozapine, olanzapine, or haloperidol in 99 individuals with schizophrenia and assaultive behaviors.
Clozapine reduced violent urges in schizophrenia patients even when their mental symptoms did not improve, suggesting a direct calming effec…
Breathwork reduces anxiety, depression, and stress in paramedic students in 12-week RCT
Breathwork practice may reduce stress and anxiety in student paramedics
A single-blind RCT of 98 student paramedics found that a 12-week structured breathwork protocol (A52 Breath Method) significantly reduced an…
A 12-week breathing routine helped student paramedics lower stress, anxiety, and depression while boosting resilience without any reported s…
Technology-based social cognition training improved facial emotion recognition and empathy in adults with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders
Technology training improved social skills in adults with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders in a meta-analysis
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated technology-based social cognition training (TBSCT) in adults with schizophrenia-spectrum …
Technology training helps adults with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders recognize emotions and understand others' thoughts better.
Cognitive-behavioral and interpersonal programs reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in adolescents
Can stress programs really stop teen depression and anxiety from getting worse?
A 21-month RCT in 204 adolescents found that preventive interventions (Coping With Stress or Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills T…
Special stress programs helped teens with depression and anxiety see lasting improvements in their symptoms for up to 21 months.