Australian research shows that high levels of the inflammatory marker interleukin-12 are linked to impaired cognition in elderly people, particularly in women.
Role of thyroid test in predicting depression questioned in study
September 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The presence of subclinical thyroid disease does not predict depression in older men, research suggests, raising questions over the use of routine thyroid testing with symptoms of depression.
Understanding obsessive compulsive disorder
September 14, 2011 By 1 Comment
Dr Stephen McWilliams looks at the complex condition of obsessive compulsive disorder and examines some of the ways it which it can be treated.
Sleep apnoea linked to dementia in women
August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Older women with sleep apnoea are more likely to develop memory problems and dementia than those who sleep peacefully through the night, research suggests.
Cosmetic surgery shown to be more common in the mentally ill
August 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
People who opt for a nip and tuck are more likely to have depression or anxiety than the general population, a study shows — and while surgery may make them feel better about their lumps and bumps, it does little to improve their mental health.
Depression in the current climate
August 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dr Asma Siddique, Dr Julie Kennelly and Dr Ann Payne advise on the diagnosis and treatment of major depressive disorder.
A cost-effective alternative for our psychiatric hospitals
July 27, 2011 By 1 Comment
Danielle Gaynor and Dr Miriam Kennedy report on the re-emergence of behavioural interventions for the treatment of depression.
Fewer beds linked with increase in involuntarily detentions — study
July 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The number of patients compulsorily detained in hospitals for mental illness in England has risen sharply in the past 21 years, at the same time as the numbers of beds for mental illness patients have been cut back, according to a new study published on bmj.com.
Inequalities in provision of cardiac care are apparent in mental illness
July 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
People with mental illness who have had a cardiac event are significantly less likely to receive invasive coronary interventions, according to a new meta-analysis.
Arthritis linked with a high risk of increase in suicidal ideation in adult population
July 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Adults with arthritis are at high risk of having suicidal thoughts and need close monitoring and early intervention, new research suggests.
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