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Those with personality disorders face an elevated risk of suicidal thoughts, attempts, and deaths. Factors like childhood trauma and substance use issues may partially explain this vulnerability. While treatments like dialectical behavior therapy show promise…
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Pregnancy denial, also known as cryptic pregnancy, refers to a lack of awareness of being pregnant, often until late in the pregnancy or even childbirth. It is a more common phenomenon than generally realized, occurring in an estimated 1 in 500 pregnancies. Wo…
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Vestibular migraine is a disabling health condition characterized by severe, recurrent attacks of vertigo. A Cochrane review assessed the benefits and potential harms of medications used to try to prevent these attacks. Key Facts: Only 3 small studies, with 20…
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Ménière’s disease, a debilitating inner ear disorder, has long puzzled scientists and patients alike with its unpredictable episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus. Recent studies have explored the potential benefits of lifestyle and dietary changes in…
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Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that has emerged as a significant global health threat, but there are currently no approved antiviral drugs for treating ZIKV infection. A new study identifies the SSRI drug dapoxetine as a promising antiviral c…
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Researchers conducted a comprehensive analysis comparing 20 antidepressants to identify the most effective options for preventing relapse in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). Their findings suggest desvenlafaxine, paroxetine, venlafaxine and vorti…
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Antidepressant medications like bupropion (Zyban) show potential to help people quit smoking long-term. However, the evidence is complex with both benefits and risks to consider carefully. Key facts: The antidepressant bupropion (brand name Zyban) aids quittin…
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The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has updated its guidance on clinical trials for new depression treatments, with the goals of harmonizing standards across the EU and facilitating development of improved therapies. Key Facts: Depression is a highly disabling…
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Low intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) is an exciting new non-invasive brain stimulation technology that allows precise neuromodulation of deep brain structures without surgery. Early research shows LIFU can safely and reversibly modulate targeted areas of th…
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Erythritol, a common sugar substitute, was recently linked to increased risk of cardiovascular events in a large study. However, there are several important limitations that prevent drawing definitive conclusions. Key Facts: A large 2023 study found associatio…
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