The global prevalence and rank of nonfatal burden of autism spectrum disorder are high, according to a review published online Dec. 19 in The Lancet Psychiatry.
FDA approves Tryngolza as adjunct to diet for familial chylomicronemia syndrome
Tryngolza (olezarsen) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglycerides in adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS), which can lead to potentially life-threatening acute pancreatitis (AP), according to a press release issued by Ionis Pharmaceuticals.
Norovirus cases surge in US, causing widespread stomach illness
Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data.
Mkushi Nurse hangs self after losing K22,000 on betting
FAULIRE to stomach the loss of a K22,000 she placed on a bet led a 28-year-old nurse of Mkushi to commit suicide. Mekeniya Zulu, who was stationed at Shaibila Clinic claimed her own life by hanging herself within the premises of the health facility on Thursday after allegedly failing to accept the loss of the […]
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Screen time these holidays doesn’t need to be a bad thing
With five weeks of school summer holidays (that’s around 25 days of weekday activities to organize), being online is a major attraction for most kids and a concern for most parents and caregivers.
Abortions are up in the US. It’s a complicated picture as women turn to pills, travel
Abortion has become slightly more common despite bans or deep restrictions in most Republican-controlled states, and the legal and political fights over its future are not over yet.
Mental health treatment center planned for first responders in Georgia
Compared to the general population, police and firefighters face heightened risks of depression, PTSD and suicide, and they are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty, according to a 2018 report commissioned by the Ruderman Family Foundation, which advocates for people with disabilities.
Hallucinogens approved for treating psychiatric disorders: What does the science say?
Once sidelined in the 1970s, psychedelic substances—ranging from esketamine (a ketamine derivative) and psilocybin (the active ingredient in hallucinogenic mushrooms) to MDMA—are being reintroduced as potential therapies for severe psychiatric disorders.
We don’t all need regular skin cancer screening—but you can know your risk and check yourself
Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates globally, with nearly 19,000 Australians diagnosed with invasive melanoma—the most lethal type of skin cancer—each year.
Tasila Lungu promises return as Parliament reopens.
CHAWAMA Member of Parliament, Tasila Lungu, has assured her constituents that she will be available once Parliament resumes. This follows remarks by Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) Director General Nason Banda, who recently disclosed that Ms Lungu is a wanted person for failing to respond to call-outs issued by the Commission. Mr Banda said the Chawama lawmaker […]
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