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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Doctor demands overhaul of NHS psychiatric care after brother's death

Without fundamental reform of psychiatric care, there will be more avoidable deaths.
Missed opportunities in psychiatric care, including inadequate assessments and failures to recognize symptoms, contributed to avoidable deaths. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Mental health

Opinion | Computers Will Soon Read Your Mind

Advances in brain technology, including artificial intelligence, may revolutionize the treatment of conditions such as ALS, strokes, and Parkinson's disease.
Electroencephalograms (EEGs) have played a crucial role in understanding the electric nature of the human brain and helping patients with various ailments. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Health

Neurological conditions now leading cause of ill-health worldwide, finds study

Neurological conditions are the leading cause of ill-health globally, affecting 3.4 billion people in 2021.
The rise in neurological conditions is attributed to factors like population growth, increased life expectancy, environmental risks, obesity, and diet. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
3 months ago
Health

Could weight-loss drugs like Ozempic cause depressionor help treat it?

GLP-1s, a drug class used for diabetes and weight loss, could potentially be effective in treating neurological conditions.
Wegovy and Ozempic, both containing semaglutide, have shown benefits beyond weight loss and heart protection. [ more ]
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