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How to raise the voice of patients in the safe use of medicines?

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How To Elevate The Voice Of Patients In The Safe Use Of Drugs?

World Patient Safety Day is dedicated to the theme “Engaging patients for patient safety” and the slogan “Elevating the voice of patients”. Written by Tavishi Dogra |Updated: September 20, 2023, 2:53 pm IST In the medical industry, the “Hippocratic Oath” itself highlights the principle “First, do no harm,” which is the fundamental principle of patient … Read more

Study suggests single-dose psilocybin as safe and effective treatment for major depressive disorder

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Study suggests single-dose psilocybin as safe and effective treatment for major depressive disorder

Credit: JAMA (2023). DOI: 10.1001/jama.2023.14530 A collaboration between 34 researchers from 18 institutions analyzed the efficacy and safety of psilocybin in patients with major depressive disorder. In an article, “Single-dose psilocybin treatment for major depressive disorder: a randomized controlled trial,” published in JAMAthe team found a rapid onset of antidepressant effects, sustained reduction in depressive … Read more