May 16, 2025

FDA Clears First Blood Test for Alzheimer’s

The FDA has cleared the first blood-based test to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, offering a less invasive alternative to positron emission tomography scans and cerebrospinal fluid testing for cognitively impaired patients.

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May 15, 2025

Assistant Professor Salary Gaps Persist Nationwide

Persistent salary disparities by gender, race, and ethnicity were identified among more than 45,000 U.S. assistant professors, with underrepresented in medicine women learning the least across all specialties.

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May 14, 2025

Leading Cause of Death in Residents, Study

Study shows high suicide rates during training transitions, with pathology residents facing the highest suicide risk compared with other specialties.

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May 09, 2025

Early Psychosis Shows Four Suicide Risk Patterns

Researchers tracked suicidal behavior in early schizophrenia and found four distinct patterns linked to depression, delayed treatment, and childhood trauma.

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May 09, 2025

Self-Harm Risk Rises Prior to and Following Gabapentinoids 

Researchers tracked over 10,000 patients and found the risk of self-harm was highest before starting gabapentinoids and again shortly after stopping, highlighting key periods for clinical monitoring.

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May 08, 2025

Early Menopause Linked to Long-Term Cognitive Decline, Study

A large UK-based cohort study found that early menopause—before age 40—is associated with both higher depressive symptoms and worse cognitive function over time.

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May 06, 2025

Mental Health Risk Triples With Atopic Dermatitis

New research found patients with atopic dermatitis are up to 3 times more likely to experience depression and anxiety, especially when disease severity is high, and sleep is disrupted.

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May 05, 2025

Men With Panic Disorder Use More Substances, Study 

Researchers analyzed over 10,000 adults and found that individuals with panic disorder reported more severe alcohol and tobacco use, especially among men, with no significant differences across racial groups.

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May 02, 2025

Psychotherapy, Family Tied to Better Outcomes

In a large meta-analysis, researchers identified the most effective components of collaborative care for treating depression in primary care.

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