Laser, Light Treatments Effective for PCOS-Related Hirsutism Laser, Light Treatments Effective for PCOS-Related Hirsutism
Laser and light hair treatments, with and without other treatments, improve hirsutism and related psychological measures in women with PCOS.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Dermatology Clinical Summary Source Type: news
Radiographic knee osteoarthritis severity has no impact on fall risk: the locomotive syndrome and health outcomes in the aizu cohort study (LOHAS): a cross-sectional study - Sonobe T, Otani K, Sekiguchi M, Otoshi K, Nikaido T, Sato M, Konno S, Matsumoto Y.
BACKGROUND: To investigate factors that have an impact on the risk of falls and determine whether radiographic knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a factor involved in falls independent of knee pain, psychological factors, and physical function. METHODS: ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Introversion, alexithymia, and hostility: a path analysis from personality to suicidal ideation among university students - Guidotti S, Fiduccia A, Pruneti C.
PURPOSE: The aim of the current study was to investigate the relationship between state (i.e., hostility) and trait (i.e., social detachment, alexithymia) psychological constructs associated with suicidal ideation among university students. METHODS... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Prevalence and factors associated with psychological distress among key populations in Nigeria - Ochonye B, Emmanuel G, Abang R, Sanni OF, Umoh P, Kalaiwo A, Mwoltu N, Amechi P, Motilewa O.
BACKGROUND: Stigmatization and discrimination within healthcare settings deter key populations (KPs) from seeking mental health and psychosocial support (MHPS). Consequently, understanding the prevalence, associated factors, and impact of the MHPSS interve... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
The role of gender and sexuality in the experience, internalization, and mental health correlates of sexual victimization stigma - Farmer HF, Byrne JEM, Mussap AJ.
The stigma associated with sexual victimization (SV) can add to the psychological burden on survivors. We compared experiences of SV and SV stigma by survivor gender and sexuality and evaluated the relevance of public and internalized sources of this stigm... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
US Dollar Strengthens on Powell's Hawkish Stance
This week has seen the US dollar increase, driven by soaring U.S. Treasury yields. The 2-year note approached the psychological ...#ustreasury (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Experts warn GPs on prescribing antipsychotic drugs for dementia
Use of powerful medications linked to elevated risk of serious adverse outcomes including heart failureDoctors are being urged to reduce prescribing of antipsychotic drugs to dementia patients after the largest study of its kind found they were linked to more harmful side-effects than previously thought.The powerful medications are widely prescribed for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia such as apathy, depression, aggression, anxiety, irritability, delirium and psychosis. Tens of thousands of dementia patients in England are prescribed them every year.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 17, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Dementia Mental health Society Neuroscience Medical research Older people England UK news GPs Doctors NHS Source Type: news
Dementia: experts urge doctors to reduce antipsychotic prescriptions
Use of powerful medications linked to elevated risk of serious adverse outcomes including heart failureDoctors are being urged to reduce prescribing of antipsychotic drugs to dementia patients after the largest study of its kind found they were linked to more harmful side-effects than previously thought.The powerful medications are widely prescribed for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia such as apathy, depression, aggression, anxiety, irritability, delirium and psychosis. Tens of thousands of dementia patients in England are prescribed them every year.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 17, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Dementia Mental health Society Neuroscience Medical research Older people England UK news GPs Doctors NHS Source Type: news
The Sorry State of Postpartum Care in America
It used to be taboo for moms to talk about their postpartum struggles. Today, not so much. In fact, it’s quite the opposite: it seems like everyone lately is talking about the difficulty of the postpartum period. On Google, if you search for “celebrity postpartum stories,” almost every result yields an article about famous moms discussing things like postpartum depression, anxiety, psychosis, and even pelvic prolapse. In March 2023, Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, shared a warning with her 1.9 million followers, writing, “Just a daily reminder. Once you hav...
Source: TIME: Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Maytal Eyal and Bridget Freihart Tags: Uncategorized freelance Source Type: news
Psychosocial factors associated with overdose subsequent to illicit drug use: a systematic review and narrative synthesis - Byrne CJ, Sani F, Thain D, Fletcher EH, Malaguti A.
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Psychological and social status, and environmental context, may mediate the likelihood of experiencing overdose subsequent to illicit drug use. The aim of this systematic review was to identify and synthesise psychosocial factors assoc... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 17, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Violence against health workers amidst brain drain in Nigeria: an issue of concern - Adegbite MA, Babatunde Y.
The Nigerian Medical Association made a press release on January 2, 2023 on the murder of a physician at his workplace.1 Workplace violence and harassment are work-related physical, verbal, sexual, and psychological abuse, threat, harassment and assault of... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 17, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Occupational Issues Source Type: news
‘Disgraceful’ regulator’s 10-year case delay
A regulator overseeing 340,000 professionals breached a psychologist’s human rights by letting their fitness-to-practise case go on for a decade, amid widespread very long delays, it has emerged. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - April 17, 2024 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Renowned Psychologist Adam Grant Says This 3-Step Leadership Method Will Help Fight Employee Burnout
Let's face it — U.S. workers are burned out. Research from Aflac on the stress levels of U.S.-based workers found that over 50% of respondents experienced burnout in 2023, and nearly 75% reported having moderate stress levels at work. But organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam…#aflac #adamgrant #goldmansachs #betterupuplift #grant #betteruplabs (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Silver Lake Psychology Provides Mental Health Care Access in Silicon Valley
Silver Lake Psychology's presence in Silicon Valley marks a significant step towards addressing the pressing issue of accessibility in mental health care. According to Silver Lake Psychology CEO, Dr. Brandy Engler "Most mental health providers are full and have long wait lists. Our goal... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 16, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Ozempic Hurts the Fight Against Eating Disorders
It’s impossible to escape the soaring popularity of Ozempic and similar drugs these days—daily headlines, celebrity “success” stories, and apparent ease in procuring prescriptions (even Costco sells them now) abound. But the cumulative effect of all of this has many experts in the eating disorder field worried about how this might affect their patients. This makes sense—even for those without eating disorders, these drugs can feel both triggering and enticing. After all, research tells us about 90% of women are dissatisfied with their bodies. This sounds like a quick fix.
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Source: TIME: Health - April 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Cole Kazdin Tags: Uncategorized freelance Source Type: news
