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Neurofilament Light Chain: A High-Performance Biomarker for Differentiating bvFTD from Primary Psychiatric Disorders

This systematic review confirms that Neurofilament Light Chain (NfL) in blood and CSF effectively distinguishes behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia from psychiatric disorders, offering a powerful tool for early and accurate diagnosis

Feb 14, 2026Sign in to read
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Polygenic Risk Scores Reveal the Complex Interplay Between Genetic Liability, Aggression, and Childhood Trauma in Suicidal Behavior

This large-scale case-control study examines how polygenic risk scores for suicide attempt intersect with clinical traits and environmental stressors. Findings indicate that genetic liability significantly correlates with aggression, depres

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Genetic Liability for Suicide Attempt Is Linked to Aggression and Environmental Stressors: New Insights into Polygenic Risk

A landmark case-control study identifies significant associations between polygenic risk scores for suicide attempts and specific clinical traits, including aggression and depression severity, while also highlighting the interplay between g

Feb 12, 2026Sign in to read
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Preparation Is Key: Study Finds Pre-Dose Therapy Hours Predict Success in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for Depression

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 clinical trials reveals that the quantity of preparation therapy—not post-dose integration—significantly predicts depressive symptom reduction in psychedelic-assisted therapy, highlighting the cri

Feb 12, 2026
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Childhood ADHD Traits Linked to Increased Risk of Physical Multimorbidity and Disability in Midlife

A 46-year longitudinal study reveals that childhood ADHD traits significantly predict higher rates of physical health conditions, multimorbidity, and disability by middle age, mediated by modifiable risk factors like smoking, BMI, and psych

Feb 12, 2026
Emergency Medicine

Youth with Histories of Out-of-Home Placement Face Significantly Longer Emergency Department Stays and Higher Restraint Rates During Mental Health Crises

A retrospective study at Mayo Clinic reveals that children with a history of out-of-home placement experience 24% longer ED stays and double the odds of physical or pharmacological restraint during psychiatric emergencies compared to their

Feb 12, 2026
Emergency Medicine

History of Out-of-Home Placement Linked to Prolonged Emergency Department Stays and Increased Restraint Use in Youth Mental Health Crises

A Mayo Clinic study reveals that children with out-of-home placement histories face 24% longer ED stays and double the odds of being restrained during mental health crises, highlighting critical systemic disparities in pediatric emergency c

Feb 11, 2026Sign in to read
Neurology

Adversity Across the Lifespan: The Compounding Impact of Childhood and Adult Stress on Dementia and Stroke Risk

This population-based cohort study highlights how cumulative psychosocial stress across the life course significantly escalates the risk of neurovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, identifying depression as a critical target for interv

Feb 11, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology

Semaglutide Mitigates Cardiometabolic Risk in Early-Stage Schizophrenia: Insights from a Randomized Clinical Trial

A landmark RCT demonstrates that adjunctive semaglutide significantly improves glycemic control and induces substantial weight loss in individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders treated with second-generation antipsychotics, potentia

Feb 11, 2026
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Neighborhood Context and Familial Factors Shape the Link Between Depression and Criminal Convictions: A Swedish National Cohort Analysis

This Swedish population-based study examines the complex relationship between depression and criminal convictions, revealing that neighborhood social structure and familial confounding significantly influence this association, with varying

Feb 11, 2026
Emergency Medicine

Peer Support After Opioid Overdose: Randomized Trial Finds No Reduction in Future Adverse Events

A randomized clinical trial of the Relay peer-navigator intervention in New York City found no significant reduction in opioid-related adverse events compared to standard care, despite high patient satisfaction and the intervention’s

Feb 11, 2026
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Beyond Functional Limits: Unpacking the Clinical Diagnoses Behind Federal Disability Surveys

A cross-sectional study reveals that while federal disability surveys identify consistent populations across demographic groups, the underlying diagnoses are highly heterogeneous and age-dependent, with mental health and musculoskeletal con

Feb 10, 2026
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Unpacking the ‘Weathering’ Hypothesis: How Cumulative Lifespan Stress and Inflammation Drive Racial Disparities in Mortality

A longitudinal study identifies that cumulative lifetime stress and systemic inflammation mediate nearly 50% of the mortality gap between Black and White adults, providing a biological link between structural inequity and premature death.

Feb 10, 2026
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Prenatal Maternal Depression as a Critical Developmental Risk Factor: Large-Scale IPD Meta-Analysis of 76,514 Children

This large-scale individual participant data meta-analysis of 76,514 children reveals that prenatal maternal depression is significantly associated with increased risks of ADHD, ASD, and behavioral symptoms, independent of pre-pregnancy dep

Feb 7, 2026Sign in to read
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Optimizing Value in Fibromyalgia Care: High-Dose Duloxetine and Pregabalin Outperform Amitriptyline in Lifetime Cost-Effectiveness Models

A recent decision analytical model identifies duloxetine 120 mg as the most cost-effective treatment for moderate-to-severe fibromyalgia, providing superior clinical outcomes at a marginal cost increase compared to amitriptyline, particular

Feb 6, 2026
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The 400 Percent Transit Penalty: How Travel Barriers Systemically Restrict Methadone Access

A geospatial analysis in Connecticut reveals that patients relying on public transit face travel times nearly four times longer than those with cars, with over 50% of areas lacking viable transit to methadone clinics, highlighting an urgent

Feb 6, 2026
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Scalable Telephone-Based Behavioral and Mindfulness Interventions Effectively Reduce Long-Term Loneliness in At-Risk Older Adults: Insights from the HEAL-HOA Trial

The HEAL-HOA randomized clinical trial demonstrates that lay counselor-delivered telephone interventions using behavioral activation and mindfulness significantly and sustainably reduce loneliness and improve well-being among vulnerable, di

Feb 5, 2026Sign in to read
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Psychosocial Interventions for Dual-Diagnosis Schizophrenia: A Critical Appraisal of Efficacy and the Urgent Need for Innovation

A comprehensive meta-analysis in JAMA Psychiatry reveals that current psychosocial interventions for schizophrenia and co-occurring substance use disorders offer negligible impact on symptoms and no significant effect on substance use reduc

Feb 5, 2026
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Ketogenic Diet Shows Modest Short-Term Benefits in Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Critical Review of New Clinical Trial Evidence

A randomized clinical trial finds that a 6-week ketogenic diet provides modest antidepressant effects for treatment-resistant depression compared to a healthy control diet, though long-term clinical relevance and impact on secondary outcome

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Diabetes & Endocrinology

Addressing the Human Element: Why Psychological Barriers and Educational Gaps Limit the Efficacy of Diabetes Decision Support Systems

A randomized trial reveals that while automated decision support systems show marginal overall glycemic benefits in type 1 diabetes, personalized informative feedback significantly aids users with lower baseline knowledge. Success depends h

Feb 4, 2026
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