Microdosing psilocybin is associated with reported well-being and mental health benefits in some studies
Review of psilocybin microdosing for mental health and well-being
This systematic review of 3,262 participants examined the effects of microdosing psilocybin on mental health and substance use. While some s…
While some people report better mood and focus from psilocybin microdosing, the current evidence is limited by inconsistent methods.
Visual art therapy significantly improves global cognitive function and activities of daily living in older adults
Visual art therapy improves memory and daily tasks in seniors
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials indicates that visual art therapy improves global cognitive function (SMD = 0.39) and act…
Engaging in visual art therapy can help older adults improve their overall brain function and perform daily activities more easily.
AI models using noncontact physiological signals achieve 81.3% accuracy for binary stress classification
AI Models Use Remote Sensors to Identify Psychological Stress
This meta-analysis evaluates the performance of artificial intelligence models using noncontact physiological signals, such as remote photop…
New research shows that artificial intelligence can identify stress using remote sensors like thermal imaging and radar in controlled settin…
Digital interventions outperform non-digital treatments and wait-list controls for social anxiety disorder
Digital Tools Show Promise for Managing Social Anxiety Disorder
This systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis evaluates digital interventions, including ICBT and VR, for social anxiety disorde…
New research suggests that digital tools like internet-based therapy and virtual reality may be more effective than standard care for social…
Specific resting-state functional connectivity alterations correlate with anhedonia severity in Major Depressive Disorder
Brain Connectivity Patterns Linked to Anhedonia Severity
This meta-analysis of neuroimaging data identifies specific resting-state functional connectivity (rsFC) patterns associated with anhedonia …
A meta-analysis finds specific brain connectivity patterns tied to anhedonia severity in depression, offering new clues for targeted treatme…
Misoprostol and oxytocin show comparable effectiveness for postpartum hemorrhage in Nigerian review
New Research Shows Better Ways to Manage Postpartum Hemorrhage
This systematic review of 31 studies in Nigeria found misoprostol and oxytocin comparably effective for low-risk women with postpartum hemor…
New research highlights how specific medical bundles and devices can help manage heavy bleeding after childbirth for women in Nigeria.
Administrative criteria including hospitalization and treatment changes define relapse in Major Depressive Disorder
New Criteria Help Define Relapse in Major Depressive Disorder
This guideline reviews 51 articles to establish administrative criteria for defining relapses in patients with Major Depressive Disorder. Th…
Standardizing how doctors define depression relapse can help clarify treatment paths and improve consistency in care for patients with MDD.
Stepped-care intervention reduces PHQ-ADS scores by 6.52 points compared to care-as-usual
Stepped Care Model Reduces Anxiety and Depression in Migrant Workers
This randomized controlled trial involving 218 Polish-speaking migrant workers found that a stepped-care model of guided online self-help fo…
A new stepped-care approach using online self-help followed by video support significantly reduced anxiety and depression symptoms for migra…
Propranolol shows potential for managing various neurological diseases including PTSD, migraine, and autism spectrum disorder
Propranolol Shows Promise for Brain Conditions
This systematic review synthesizes clinical and preclinical evidence regarding the effects of propranolol on several neurological conditions…
A new review suggests propranolol, a common blood pressure drug, may help with PTSD, autism, and more. Here's what it means.
SHVASAN model aims to improve rural screening and diagnosis of asthma and COPD
New plan aims to improve asthma and COPD screening
This study protocol describes the SHVASAN model for screening and diagnosing asthma and COPD in rural primary health care centers in India. …
A new health model aims to make it easier for rural communities to get screened and diagnosed for asthma and lung disease.
Acupuncture interventions significantly increase regional homogeneity and ALFF in the right cingulum and caudate
Acupuncture may target specific brain regions to treat depression
This meta-analysis of 357 patients with major depressive disorder evaluated acupuncture-based interventions including manual, electroacupunc…
New research suggests acupuncture might help manage depression by targeting specific areas in the brain linked to mood and emotional control…
Schizophrenia polygenic scores associate with neonatal DNAm at 246 loci in cord blood samples
Cord blood markers linked to risk of autism and schizophrenia
This meta-analysis of 5802 individuals from 4 European cohorts identified associations between genetic susceptibility to schizophrenia and n…
New research shows specific patterns in newborn cord blood can signal a genetic risk for conditions like autism and schizophrenia.