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Topline Phase 2 Data Supports Favorable Efficacy, Tolerability, and Safety of PTSD Treatment

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Topline Phase 2 Data Supports Favorable Efficacy, Tolerability, and Safety of PTSD Treatment

Vitalii Vodolazskyi_AdobeStock A phase 2a study of a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) found evidence of favorable efficacy, tolerability, and safety in its PTSD cohort. The study is an ongoing, first-of-its-kind, 8-week, open-label, phase 2 validation dataset-controlled clinical trial with the aim of finding biologically based data to define … Read more

In California’s new mental health courts, judges will be able to order treatment

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In California's new mental health courts, judges will be able to order treatment

Orange County Superior Court Presiding Judge Maria Hernandez says the CARE Court will be similar to the county’s other collaborative courts, like its young adult diversion court, where compassion and science guide its decisions. April Dembosky/KQED hide caption toggle subtitle April Dembosky/KQED Orange County Superior Court Presiding Judge Maria Hernandez says the CARE Court will … Read more

Baby’s dark brown eyes suddenly turn indigo blue after antiviral treatment against COVID-19. But why?

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A 6-month-old boy’s brown eyes turned a deep indigo blue color after he was given the antiviral favipiravir to treat COVID-19. This case is unusual, but it’s not the first time doctors have reported that a patient’s eyes have changed color after prescribing favipiravir for COVID-19. So what could be causing this bizarre effect? First, … Read more

Ask an Expert: ‘Should I Exercise During Cancer Treatment?’

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Ask an Expert: 'Should I Exercise During Cancer Treatment?'

If you are facing a cancer diagnosis and treatment plan, it can feel like your world has turned upside down as regular routines take a backseat to doctor visits and side effects. But experts agree that it’s important to maintain self-care, and that includes making time for physical activity. Nichole Andrews, a registered dietitian and … 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