AGE levels significantly elevated in schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, meta-analysis finds
Higher Levels of AGEs Linked to Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
This meta-analysis of 584 patients and 630 controls found significantly higher advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in schizophrenia-spect…
A large review of data shows that people with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders have significantly higher levels of AGEs in their blood and s…
5-HTR antagonists improve negative symptoms and cognition in schizophrenia, meta-analysis finds
New medications show promise for schizophrenia symptoms and cognition
This meta-analysis of 730 patients with schizophrenia found that adjunctive 5-HTR antagonists (setrons, CVN058, vortioxetine) significantly …
New research suggests specific medications may help manage the difficult cognitive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
Increased Risk of Dementia Diagnosis Among Individuals Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder linked to triple dementia risk
A large-scale meta-analysis identifies a significant correlation between bipolar disorder and an elevated risk of dementia diagnosis.
People with bipolar disorder face a higher risk of dementia, a new analysis finds. The link is strong but the evidence has limits.
Maximal voluntary breath-holding time identifies shorter interoceptive tolerance in patients with panic disorder
Breath Holding Time May Help Identify Panic Disorder Symptoms
This meta-analysis of 1263 participants indicates that individuals with anxiety disorders exhibit shorter maximal voluntary breath-holding t…
A large review shows that people with panic disorder can hold their breath for shorter periods than healthy individuals, potentially marking…
Tai Chi ranks highest among mind-body exercises for depressive symptoms in older adults
Tai Chi ranks highest for treating depression in older adults
This network meta-analysis of 23 randomized controlled trials evaluated mind-body exercises for depressive symptoms in older adults. Tai Chi…
Tai Chi, Yoga, and Pilates may help older adults manage depression symptoms, with Tai Chi showing the strongest results in a new review of 2…
Impact of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy on Exclusive Breastfeeding in Postpartum Depression
CBT may help new moms breastfeed exclusively
Cognitive behavioural therapy significantly improves exclusive breastfeeding rates in patients with postpartum depression compared to standa…
Cognitive behavioral therapy may boost exclusive breastfeeding in new moms with postpartum depression, a new analysis suggests.
Inflammatory biomarkers show inconsistent and small associations with antidepressant and ECT treatment response in MDD
Inflammatory Biomarkers Show Inconsistent Links to Antidepressant Success
This umbrella review synthesized evidence regarding inflammatory biomarkers and treatment response in patients with Major Depressive Disorde…
New research looks at how inflammation markers might relate to how well patients with major depression respond to medication.
Perioperative music significantly reduces preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain in children and adolescents
Music helps reduce anxiety and pain for children before surgery
This meta-analysis of 1871 patients found that perioperative music interventions significantly reduced preoperative anxiety (SMD -2.03) and …
Music can lower anxiety and pain for children and teens before surgery, while also helping to stabilize heart rates and blood pressure.
Paliperidone ER and LAI show no significant difference in personal and social performance scores
Paliperidone Treatment Shows Improvement in Schizophrenia Social Performance
This meta-analysis of 20 RCTs and 38 single-arm trials indicates that both paliperidone ER and LAI significantly improve Personal and Social…
Paliperidone in both oral and injectable forms shows significant improvements in social and personal performance for people living with schi…
Nonpharmacological Behavior Management Strategies for Children and Adolescents with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Behavioral techniques reduce anxiety for children with neurodevelopmental disorders
Nonpharmacological interventions like sensory-adapted environments and distraction techniques significantly reduce anxiety and improve coope…
New evidence shows that sensory-adapted environments and distraction techniques can lower anxiety and improve cooperation for children with …
Physical activity cuts anxiety and depression in incarcerated individuals, meta-analysis finds
Exercise eases anxiety and depression in prisons, review finds
This meta-analysis of incarcerated individuals found that physical activity significantly reduced anxiety (SMD = 0.67) and depression (SMD =…
A new review finds physical activity significantly reduces anxiety and depression in incarcerated people, offering a low-cost mental health …
Dementia prevalence 24.3% in older adults with psychotic disorders, meta-analysis finds
Dementia found in 1 in 4 older adults with psychotic disorders
This meta-analysis of older adults with psychotic disorders reports a pooled dementia prevalence of 24.3% (95% CI: 20.5%-28.5%), with high h…
A new analysis finds dementia in 24.3% of older adults with psychotic disorders, highlighting the need for better care planning.