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…
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…
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…
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.
Lactation Management Model care in NICU mothers linked to higher anxiety but improved infant outcomes
Can a new care model help NICU moms breastfeed longer, even if it raises anxiety?
A randomized controlled trial in mothers of NICU infants found that 3-day Lactation Management Model care was associated with higher materna…
A special NICU care program helped babies gain more weight and drink more milk, but mothers reported feeling more anxious than usual.
Extended early intervention service improves functioning in first-episode psychosis versus standard care
Extending early intervention services may improve functioning for some young people with first-episode psychosis
A randomized controlled trial of 400 individuals with first-episode psychosis found that extending early intervention service (EIS) for one …
Extending early intervention care for young people with first-episode psychosis leads to higher employment rates and better social functioni…