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(MedPage Today) -- I have been friends with Tony Fauci, MD, for 40 years, working alongside him, from AIDS and Ebola through to the COVID-19 pandemic and mpox. He deserves our gratitude, not politics. But that's not what…
Xylazine scheduling may have contributed to a substantial increase in medetomidine in the U.S. illicit drug supply, a new research paper suggests.“Although this study is the first to examine this for…
(MedPage Today) -- In the past year, the U.S. has seen a jump in frequent marijuana users going to the hospital with a nausea and vomiting condition, according to a report released Thursday. "The abruptness and sustained…
(MedPage Today) -- States unhappy about a new "medical frailty" provision in the Medicaid work requirement rule are continuing their fight over the rule in court. The work requirement -- or "community engagement"…
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. White House officials are considering an executive order addressing vaccines and autism, aligning with President Donald Trump's push for…
Four years after Colorado passed a law requiring county jails to provide medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and to publish their policies for MOUD care, researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have…
In 1970, ketamine was approved as an anesthetic. It works by blocking receptors in the brain. Suicidal tendencies are among the dangers that accompany severe depression. Doctors have found that a low ...
What comes to your mind when you hear the words ‘Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)’? Many people would answer that they instantly think of someone who obsesses over cleanliness or wants things in ...
Spread the loveImagine a future where you confide your deepest fears and anxieties not to a human therapist, but to a sophisticated algorithm. It sounds like science fiction, doesn’t it? Yet, for many ...
IntroductionAdolescence is characterized by active and ongoing identity development. Autism is one aspect of identity and positive feelings about one’s autistic identity predict better self-esteem and psychological…
BackgroundSomatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) is defined by distressing physical symptoms and exaggerated psychological responses, and interoceptive hypersensitivity is widely regarded as a central feature, but the…
Neurodevelopmental disorders related to protein phosphatase 2 catalytic subunit alpha (PPP2CA) are currently recognized as Houge–Janssens syndrome 3 (OMIM: 618354), an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by…
IntroductionThis study aimed to examine the symptom networks of anxiety and occupational burnout among newly hired nurses and to identify central, bridge, and longitudinally influential anxiety symptoms or burnout…
IntroductionAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in women remains underrecognized despite increasing evidence of gender-specific symptom patterns and treatment experiences. Using computational text analysis…
BackgroundNeedle-related procedures are a significant source of pain, anxiety, and distress for children with cancer. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR)…
ObjectiveTo conduct an exploratory neurophysiological pilot analysis of transient resting-state EEG alterations induced by a single peripheral magnetic stimulation (PMS) session in older adults with…
This study aimed to develop and validate the Checklist for Chinese Toddlers with Autism, a culturally adapted early screening tool for autism spectrum disorder in children aged 12–24 months. The scale was developed by…
IntroductionMisophonia is characterized by highly aversive affective, physiological, and behavioral responses to specific auditory and related cues. Although research on misophonia has increased in recent years…
This study evaluates the changes over three different points of assessment on family and child outcomes of the Parents Taking Action (PTA) program among underserved Chinese immigrant families raising children with…
ObjectiveAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adulthood is a complex neuropsychiatric condition characterized by inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, often associated with emotional dysregulation, with a…
This report describes the diagnostic and treatment course of an adult woman with the ultra-rare Au-Kline syndrome (AUKS). Since the age of 32 years, when the syndrome was yet undiagnosed, the patient suffered from…
BackgroundAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in childhood and adolescence. Iron is involved in dopamine synthesis, myelination, and brain energy metabolism; therefore…
BackgroundPsychological distress is common in stroke patients and adversely affects rehabilitation and quality of life. However, the heterogeneity of this distress remains underexplored.AimThis study aimed to explore the…
IntroductionMajor Depressive Disorder (MDD) is consistently associated with low self-esteem; however, how self-evaluative beliefs are updated in response to environmental feedback in MDD remains poorly understood. In…
IntroductionMedical training is a major source of stress for medical students, potentially affecting their mental well-being, and subsequently increasing their risk of mental disorders and suicide. This study examined…
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA granted accelerated approval to vusolimogene oderparepvec (Tudriqev), known as RP1, in combination with nivolumab (Opdivo) to treat adults with unresectable advanced cutaneous melanoma, the…
Greenwood Village, Colo. - August 7, 2026 - Embark Behavioral Health in Greenwood Village is excited to introduce specialized OCD treatment within its existing outpatient programs, providing teens and ...
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved oveporexton (Orzeyful) for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 (narcolepsy with cataplexy) in adults, the agency announced Wednesday. Oveporexton is a first-in-class orexin treatment…
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved the trivalent flu vaccine mRNA-1010 (mFLUSIVA) for use in all adults age 50 years or older, Moderna announced on Wednesday. It is the first approved flu vaccine to use the mRNA…
Prime Medical Evaluators is proud to announce the addition of Trevor A. Daniels, Psy.D., Q.M.E., California Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Qualified Medical Evaluator, to its distinguished panel ...
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