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Cognitive Insight Linked to Eveningness via Stigma in Schizophrenia
A study of 785 patients suggests that higher clinical awareness may inadvertently disrupt circadian rhythms by increasing social stigma.
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Structured Follow-Up Reduces Heart Disease Readmissions and Improves Adherence
A retrospective cohort study finds continuity of care cuts cardiovascular readmission rates from 16.4% to 5.5% over six months.
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Family Resilience Buffers Depression Risk in Caregivers of Children With Autism
Specific family dynamics like communication and social support mitigate the psychological impact of social alienation in Chinese parents.
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Poor Communication and End-of-Life Care Drive Burnout in Ugandan EDs
Nearly half of surveyed emergency department staff in Uganda report high emotional exhaustion, exacerbated by systemic resource shortages.
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Priming Techniques Increase Embodiment During Mirror Visual Feedback
A proof-of-concept study shows rubber hand illusion and goal-oriented tasks enhance the perception of mirrored limbs in healthy adults.
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ICU Antipsychotic Exposure Linked to Fewer Catatonia-Free Days
Critically ill patients receiving antipsychotics experience a dose-dependent reduction in days alive and free from catatonia.
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Clozapine Increases Response After One Failed Antipsychotic in Early Psychosis
A sequential trial reveals that switching to clozapine after a single failed antipsychotic yields a 62.5% response rate in early psychosis.
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Post-Traumatic Depression Persists in Youth Over One Year
Nearly 40% of trauma-exposed youth show clinically significant depression acutely, with most symptoms persisting at one year without remission.
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Maps 80 Youth Mental Health Assessment Tools, Finding Critical Gaps
A scoping review of 80 outcome measurement instruments reveals a complete lack of validated tools for young adults aged 19 to 24.
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Changing Negative Beliefs Drives Depression Relief During Psychotherapy
A longitudinal analysis confirms that improving negative self-beliefs during psychotherapy forecasts long-term symptom reduction.
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Suicidality at Focal Epilepsy Diagnosis Predicts Treatment Resistance
Adults expressing suicidality when diagnosed with focal epilepsy face a nearly threefold higher risk of failing antiseizure medications.
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Experts Recommend Lithium and Antidepressants to Prevent ECT Relapse
A Delphi consensus of international experts outlines structured maintenance therapies, including continuation ECT for high-risk patients.
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Structural Brain Network Modeling Identifies Three ADHD Biotypes
Mapping structural brain deviations against a developmental baseline links specific ADHD clinical profiles to distinct neural circuits.