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TuesdayJun 28, 2022 1:36 pm

New Report Says Smoking Amplifies Schizophrenia and Depression Risk

New research has found that smoking can increase an individual's risk of developing depression and schizophrenia. According to a report from the University of Bristol, the risk of developing depression goes up by an estimated 53% to 130% while the risk of developing schizophrenia increases by roughly 52% to 127% when you smoke regularly. The research was shared at the Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress and will be used to inform the United Kingdom government’s new Tobacco Control Plan. Researchers will also provide the Parliament of the UK with data on the number of smokers in the country who…

MondayJun 27, 2022 2:33 pm

Why More Attention Needs to Be Paid to Paternal Mental Health

We know that pregnancy, giving birth and navigating the first few months as a mother can have an immense toll on women’s mental health. In recent times, there has been an increased push to provide resources for new mothers to help address mental health issues such as postpartum depression. Fathers don’t seem to be getting the same kind of support and resources even though they too experience a multitude of emotions and mental health outcomes after their children are born. Unlike the old days when families had strictly defined gender roles and fathers weren’t as actively involved in their children’s…

FridayJun 24, 2022 1:59 pm

New Research Says Immune Cell Proliferation May Be Associated with Multiple Sclerosis Onset

New research has discovered that there may be a link between higher levels of immune cells in the blood and multiple sclerosis . For the research, scientists studied the genetic data of a large group of individuals with European ancestry. They found that a specific immune cell known as natural killer cells was associated with a 24% rise in the risk of developing multiple sclerosis. The researchers, whose findings were reported in “Frontiers in Immunology,” state that understanding the link between natural killer cells and multiple sclerosis could help them develop potential therapies for this illness. Multiple sclerosis develops when…

ThursdayJun 23, 2022 10:02 am

Uncertainty Causes Patients with Systemic Autoimmune Conditions to Be Depressed

Data from new research has revealed a clear link between systemic autoimmune rheumatic disorders and mental health concerns such as anxiety, and depression. These mental health outcomes are due to illness-related uncertainty. Dr. Zachary Wallace from Massachusetts General Hospital states that while current medications have proven to be effective in addressing the symptoms of rheumatoid conditions, patients often struggle to come to terms with their diagnosis and how it will impact the rest of their lives. Katie Willard Virant, a psychotherapist, adds that to live with a chronic illness is to live with a heightened sense of uncertainty. According to…

WednesdayJun 22, 2022 3:24 pm

Study Suggests Healthcare Workers Don’t Know Enough About Childhood Brain Tumors

A recent survey presented at the recent International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (ISPNO) suggests that healthcare workers have some knowledge gaps when it comes to central nervous system (CNS) tumors in children. For their study, researchers from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital distributed questionnaires to healthcare providers as part of a cross-sectional survey. Their objective was to evaluate the knowledge these providers had about tumors in children. The questionnaire’s main focus was on the symptoms and imaging indications of central nervous system tumors. Every healthcare provider was invited to fill out the questionnaire before and after an educational seminar, which…

TuesdayJun 21, 2022 9:58 am

New Study Finds Dose Tapering May Heighten Risk of Opioid Overdoses

New research from the Center for Healthcare Policy and Research at UC Davis has found that dose-reduction programs meant to taper patients off opioids and reduce opioid overdoses can increase the risk of mental health risks and patient overdose in the long term. In the study findings, which were published in “JAMA Network Open,” the researchers noted that patients on higher doses of opioid therapy experienced remarkably higher rates of mental-health crises and overdose in the second year after their doses were tapered down by at least 15%. Opioid tapering is meant to steadily wean patients off opioids over a…

ThursdayJun 16, 2022 3:33 pm

New Breakthrough Suggests a Liver Can Survive for Days Before Transplantation

Liver transplants have saved thousands of lives around the world. The procedure itself can be extremely challenging and resource intensive though, as it often requires specialized machinery and the input of dozens of high-level specialists. Furthermore, donor livers are scarce, and doctors often have a narrow window of eight to twelve hours before they have to transplant a liver after extraction. This means that liver transplants often require precise coordination to ensure the donor liver is still viable by the time it reaches the recipient. Researchers from Wyss Zurich and the University Hospital Zurich have discovered a way to keep…

WednesdayJun 15, 2022 12:16 pm

Symptoms of Brain Tumors To Watch For

Data shows that at least 700,000 Americans are currently living with brain tumors. However, experts say the average person has less than a 1% chance of developing brain cancer or spinal cord tumor, with the main risk factors being radiation exposure, family history, seizures, and exposure to viruses, allergens and infections. Knowing the warning signs of brain cancer will allow you to obtain the treatment you need as soon as possible and increase your chances of surviving the disease. Below are some symptoms to watch for. Vision problems Issues such as blurry eyesight or poor peripheral vision may point to…

TuesdayJun 14, 2022 3:44 pm

Study Says Damage to Neurons, Not Plaque Triggers Alzheimer’s Onset

Researchers are focused on finding new treatments for dementia, with projections showing that an increase in dementia cases and deaths is expected in the future. Current figures show that about 67,000 individuals die from dementia annually in the United Kingdom. Dementia is a group of neurodegenerative conditions that affect an individual’s mental processes and lead to changes in their personality, mood and memory, as well as cause impaired reasoning. The most common form of this condition is Alzheimer’s disease, which was discovered by Alois Alzheimer in 1906. Despite the confidence that researchers have when it comes to new treatments for…

MondayJun 13, 2022 1:40 pm

WHO Wants Climate Change Efforts to Prioritize Mental Health

Runaway climate change isn’t only about ravaging the planet and making it unlivable for humans, it is also actively about impacting mental health around the world. According to a new policy brief from the World Health Organization (WHO), climate change presents a significant risk to mental health and well-being. The organization has exacerbated economic and environmental risk factors that are associated with a decline in mental health and psychological well-being, especially in countries that aren’t well-equipped to handle mental-health challenges. Launched at the Stockholm+50 conference on June 3, 2022, the policy brief describes the correlation between climate change and mental…