psychiatry

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry published a study from the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, revealing that semaglutide may significantly reduce Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) symptoms. Originally approved for diabetes and weight loss, semaglutide now shows promise in the field of addiction medicine.Recent research indicates that semaglutide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, could effectively reduce symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder. This finding, based on a study involving six patients, opens…

Research indicates that psychedelics like psilocybin could be effective in treating mental health conditions, particularly depression. Clinical trials incorporating psychotherapy show promise, but the complex regulatory environment and need for more scientific evidence pose challenges.Journal of Psychiatric Practice presents review and update on psychedelics for mental disorders.A growing body of evidence suggests that psychedelic drugs may be useful in treating various mental health conditions. However, many challenges…

Depression among adults is on the rise in the U.S., according to a study released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which recorded that nearly one in five American adults are diagnosed with depression. The study, which was conducted across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.and focused on adults ages 18 and up, revealed that some states ranked higher in the number of depressed adults than others.Why Does Pike and Grog’s Friendship Work so Well? | The Legend of Vox MachinaThe CDC reported higher…

Artificial Intelligence has upended the workplace, bringing with it mass layoffs and the fear that it will destroy humanity as we know it, but a new study reveals the damaging effects don’t end there. A group of researchers set out to uncover the emotional toll AI can have on an individual’s psyche in the workplace, finding evidence that points to increased mental instability.ChatGPT’s Creator Buddies Up to Congress | Future TechEven if AI didn’t steal an individual’s job, researchers found that those who simply used it…

For all its warts, being online might be an overall positive for older people, new research suggests. The study found that reported regular internet use was associated with a reduced risk of dementia in those over 50. The largest possible benefit was seen in people who reported two hours or lessof internet use compared to none.Why Hollywood Writers Are Striking Over AI | Future TechThe study was conducted by researchers from New York University. They analyzed data from the Health and Retirement Study, a government-funded…

“Stop faking!” Imagine hearing those words moments after your doctor diagnosed you with, say, a stroke or a brain tumor. That sounds absurd but for many people diagnosed with a condition called functional neurological disorder (FND), this is exactly what happens. Although the disorder is not well known to many people, FND is actually one of the most common conditions that neurologists like myself encounter. In it, abnormal brain functioning causes symptoms to appear. FND comes in many forms, with symptoms that can…

Image: Arturas Morozovas (Getty Images)An ADHD-friendly browser launched today and features tools to better help those easily distracted minimize the noise online. Dubbed a “productivity browser,” Sidekick protects the user’s data while also aiming to help focus their attention by making “the internet distraction-free.”In a world where the internet is typically required in office settings and as online distractions skyrocket, Sidekick helps the user better pay attention to their work scope. It eliminates the number of ads…

In 2016, U.S. diplomats began suffering from a bewildering collection of neurological symptoms, officially known as “anomalous health incidents” (AHIs) and widely branded as “Havana syndrome.” First reported in Cuba but later spread to U.S. diplomatic missions worldwide, their most common explanation was that medical science now faced a new disease produced by “directed energy” weapons wielded by unidentified enemies. The story was eagerly embraced in news reports and by some U.S. government officials, but met with…

Image: Juicy FOTO (Shutterstock)A judge in Colombia used the artificial intelligence software, ChatGPT, in a medical rights case for a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Judge Juan Manuel Padilla oversaw the case in Cartagena and used the OpenAI tool to determine if the boy was exempt from medical costs, including transportation, the Colombian radio station Blu Radio reported. Padilla asked the ChatGPT tool a series of questions to verify information in the case, saying that according to Colombian law…

As I jogged along the Hudson River recently, a few lonely snowflakes fell, and I composed a haiku in my head: Every snowflake is special. But so what? They melt too fast to matter I’ve been glum lately, and I’m not sure why. My blues are overdetermined, meaning they could stem from lots of things: diminished daylight, or unfavorable comparisons of this holiday season to past ones. The COVID plague and climate change could be factors, plus the refusal of many Americans to recognize these threats. My futile…