Statin use lowers risk of intracerebral hemorrhage
Statin users appear to have a lower risk of suffering an intracerebral hemorrhage, or stroke, caused by bleeding in the brain. Researchers reported this finding on Dec. 7,… read more.
Statin users appear to have a lower risk of suffering an intracerebral hemorrhage, or stroke, caused by bleeding in the brain. Researchers reported this finding on Dec. 7,… read more.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) — a debilitating chronic lung disease that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis — has previously been linked to mental health problems, such as… read more.
Despite the continuing growth of benzodiazepine (BZD)-related overdoses, BZD prescription rates have held constant. Much is unknown about how a doctor’s own beliefs about BZD use and potential… read more.
A new, large-scale study of more than 20,000 older adults in Canada found that approximately 1 in 8 older adults developed depression for the first time during the… read more.
A minimally invasive treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome provides complete and long-term relief to patients without the use of corticosteroids, according to research being presented today at the annual… read more.
Statin-related pain is not reduced by vitamin D therapy, researchers reported on Nov. 23, 2022 in JAMA Cardiology. As background, the authors noted, “Statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) are… read more.
Some wounds just won’t heal. Infections, diseases like diabetes, and suppressed immune systems often stack up to slow healing. Chronic wounds can last months and lead to anxiety… read more.
A new MRI study reveals that consumption of alcohol, even in low to moderate amounts during pregnancy, can change the baby’s brain structure and delay brain development. Alcohol… read more.
More than half of the patients who were prescribed medication to treat opioid use disorder through a virtual program established during the pandemic continued with their treatment at… read more.
There is a high rate of adverse physical effects and challenging psychological effects from using the plant-based psychoactive ayahuasca, though they are generally not severe, according to a… read more.
Demand for mental health treatment has continued to increase as many psychologists report no longer having the capacity to see new patients, according to a new survey by… read more.
Type I interferon (IFN) is a powerful immune activator that is present at high levels in the majority of patients with lupus, an autoimmune disease. In Arthritis & Rheumatology,… read more.
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