The HCPLive Psychiatry condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on mental illnesses. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and more.
October 3rd 2024
A study reveals that individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders experience high rates of comorbid mental health conditions and receive minimally adequate treatment.
September 26th 2024
September 20th 2024
Clinical Consultations™: Managing Depressive Episodes in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Type II
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SimulatED™: Diagnosing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease in the Modern Era
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Morphine Regulator May Reduce Pain-Kill Abuse Risk
November 16th 2015Researchers appear to have identified a specific molecule that controls morphine receptor signaling in a small group of brain cells. The particular regulator of G protein signaling protein is called RGS7 and has been identified as a novel regulator of the μ-opioid receptor, which morphine acts upon to mediate its euphoric and analgesic effects.
Depression May Double Risk of Stroke
Depression over long periods of time may double the risk of stroke in adults, according to a study that assessed the health information of more than 16,000 adults over 50 years of age in order to determine if there is a link between stroke and depressive symptoms.
Depression and Mood Influence Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Researchers report that in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), greater positive mood throughout daily life was linked to less pain and fewer RA-related restrictions, while negative mood was linked to an increase in RA-related restrictions.
Testosterone Levels, Finger Length, and Fidelity
Since the discovery that the relative length of the index and ring fingers may reflect fetal testosterone exposure, researchers have spent a lot of time trying to find correlations between digit ratios and medical outcomes, questionnaire answers, and a host of other things.
Treating Substance Abuse and Addiction in HIV Patients
November 3rd 2015A program that integrated addiction treatment into primary care for patients with, or at risk for, HIV appears to successfully engage and treat patients with substance dependence. Developed by researchers at Boston Medical Center, the program was shown to reduce substance dependence and encourage engagement in treatment.
Study Will Assess Antidepressant for Treating Knee Osteoarthritis
A New Zealand study announced in Trials will examine whether the antidepressant nortriptyline can safely and effectively treat knee osteoarthritis. The medication is inexpensive and readily available, and it is well-tolerated in patients treated for depression.
Pre-Lung Transplant Symptoms Commonly Include Psychiatric Conditions
October 25th 2015It's not unheard of for patients waiting to get lung transplants to suffer from psychiatric symptoms. In fact, it's actually common and the symptoms aren't limited to those who previously had psychiatric conditions.
Research Highlights Altered CNS Processing for Fibromyalgia Patients
Researchers investigated cerebral activation in patients with fibromyalgia (FMS) using functional near-infrared spectroscopy, and discovered altered central nervous processing in patients with FMS, as well as a distinction between FMS and major depression.
Restoring the Ability to Say No: Programming Food Responses
October 21st 2015Most adults in developed nations struggle with their weight. Ample quantities of high-quality foods (and plenty of sugar- and fat-laden snacks) do more than just nourish us. They allow us to overindulge; in fact, they tend to make people eat mindlessly.
Using Religious Beliefs to Reduce Symptoms of Depression
Chronically ill patients with major depression can benefit from religiously integrated cognitive behavioral therapy at least as much as conventional cognitive therapy, according to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.