FDA Approves Valium (diazepam) for Anxiety, Alcohol Withdrawal, Muscle Spasm, and Convulsive Disorders
FDA Approves Valium for Anxiety, Alcohol Withdrawal, Muscle Spasms, and Seizures
Valium (diazepam) is approved for management of anxiety disorders, short-term relief of anxiety symptoms, acute alcohol withdrawal, adjuncti…
The FDA has approved Valium, also called diazepam, to treat anxiety disorders, short-term anxiety symptoms, alcohol withdrawal, muscle spasm…
Aerobic exercise, whey protein, and creatine may support performance and metabolic adaptation in adolescents
Whey protein and creatine may support adolescent exercise performance
This narrative review examines the roles of aerobic exercise, whey protein, and creatine in adolescent health. The authors suggest these com…
Combining aerobic exercise with whey protein and creatine may help adolescents improve muscle recovery and metabolic health during physical …
Long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy significantly reduces depressive symptoms compared to all other treatment types
Long-term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Reduces Symptoms for People with Depression
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1992 patients found that long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy (LTPP) significantly reduces depr…
Long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy can significantly reduce depressive symptoms compared to various other treatments and controls.
Time-restricted eating reduces body mass and body fat percentage in adult athletes
Time-Restricted Eating May Help Athletes Reduce Body Fat Percentage
This meta-analysis of 16 studies involving 245 athletes found that time-restricted eating (TRE) leads to small but significant reductions in…
Athletes using time-restricted eating may see small reductions in body mass and body fat without losing muscle or performance.
LLM-enabled AI chatbots are primarily utilized for text-based, lower-acuity, and information-oriented health purposes
AI Chatbots Show Potential for Managing Chronic Health Conditions
This scoping review of 286 articles maps the empirical evidence for LLM-enabled AI chatbots in healthcare. The review finds that current evi…
New research maps how AI chatbots are being used to provide health information, support patients, and help doctors manage daily tasks.
Metacognitive training improves clinical insight in schizophrenia compared to non-metacognitive targeted approaches
Metacognitive training helps people with schizophrenia gain insight into illness
This narrative review explores the role of metacognitive processes in schizophrenia and the efficacy of specific interventions. The authors …
New research shows that targeting specific thinking processes can help people with schizophrenia better understand their own condition.
Early trauma may drive psychotic experiences in autism through three integrated mechanisms
Early Trauma May Link to Psychotic Experiences in Autism
This perspective piece explores how early trauma and adverse childhood experiences may contribute to psychotic experiences in autistic indiv…
New research suggests that early childhood trauma may contribute to psychotic experiences in autistic individuals through specific psycholog…
Implementation bundle reduces guideline-discordant prolonged antimicrobial use in patients undergoing cardiovascular implantable electronic device procedures
New Strategy Reduces Improper Antibiotic Use After Heart Device Surgery
This guideline-based implementation and effectiveness study evaluates an intervention bundle to reduce low-value antimicrobial use following…
A new education and feedback bundle helps hospitals reduce the use of unnecessary antibiotics for patients receiving heart device implants.
Multidisciplinary interventions and Mediterranean diet adherence may modestly reduce BMI Z-score in pediatric obesity
Mediterranean diet and behavior changes help manage childhood obesity
This narrative review synthesizes evidence regarding the impact of Mediterranean diet (KIDMED) adherence and multidisciplinary interventions…
A Mediterranean-style diet combined with team-based care shows promise in reducing weight and improving health for children with obesity.
Self-compassion and reduced rumination may improve post-traumatic adaptation in individuals with depressive disorders
Self-Compassion May Help People Cope After Traumatic Experiences
This narrative review explores the role of cognitive-emotional factors in post-traumatic adaptation for individuals with depressive disorder…
Practicing self-compassion may help people who have experienced trauma manage difficult emotions and reduce symptoms of depression.
AI and machine learning tools show potential for screening and managing substance use disorders
Artificial intelligence shows promise in managing substance use disorders
This narrative review explores the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in managing alcohol, opioid, and cannabis use disord…
New data shows that artificial intelligence tools can help reduce hospital readmissions and relapse risks for people struggling with alcohol…
Lower baseline IL-2 and IL-6 levels signal potential antidepressant treatment response in Major Depressive Disorder
Specific markers may help predict response to depression medication
This meta-analysis of baseline peripheral inflammatory biomarkers in adults with Major Depressive Disorder found no significant difference i…
New data suggests that certain inflammatory markers in the blood could help predict which patients will respond to common antidepressants.