Adults who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be living shorter lives than they should, finds a world-first study led by UCL researchers. The research, published in The British Journal of Psychiatry, analyzed anonymized primary care data from 30,029 adults across the UK with diagnosed ADHD. They then compared this group…
As we begin a new year, prioritizing your health — physical and mental — is essential. Mental health challenges like anxiety or depression affect countless individuals, yet many remain unsure of where to begin. Psychiatry can play a critical role in improving mental well-being. Here’s what you need to know about psychiatry, how it differs…
Design and setting This is a type 1 hybrid quasi-experimental study with a mixed-method matched design. This design allows for the assessment of the effectiveness of GOAL! on health-related outcomes while collecting and analyzing implementation data [41]. An intervention group (N = 50) will be compared with a control group (N = 50) who continue to receive care as…
University researchers in Hong Kong have estimated that more than 55,000 residents will suffer from depression annually and will cost the city HK$2.51 billion (US$322 million) a year in a study that examined how prevalent the condition would be until 2032. Researchers from University of Hong Kong (HKU) who conducted the study said on Monday…
Gastroenterology specialists may possess suboptimal skills and confidence in diagnosing primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in a timely fashion and separately from other hepatic conditions, according to data from a new qualitative study. New research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2024 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia, PA, this week showed both gastroenterologists and relevant…