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Forced treatment of mental illness is no treatment at all

Forced treatment of mental illness is no treatment at all

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welcome to State of minda new section of Slate and Arizona State University dedicated to exploring mental health. Follow us on twitter. In November, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a new plan that gives non-medical professionals, including law enforcement, expanded authority to transport people suspected of mental illness to hospitals against their willingly, …

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WA agrees to coordinate care for people leaving involuntary mental health treatment

WA agrees to coordinate care for people leaving involuntary mental health treatment

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The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on coverage of mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on the economic mobility of children and families. The Seattle Times maintains editorial control over the work produced by this team. Washington state has agreed to better …

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'New era of treatment': Israelis among first to receive 'breakthrough' ALS drug

‘New era of treatment’: Israelis among first to receive ‘breakthrough’ ALS drug

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Israeli patients have become among the first in the world to start receiving a new ALS drug intended to slow the progression of the degenerative disease. Tofersen, which is injected into the spine as an epidural, gives new hope to two patients at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. One of them, Narkis Moshe from Nahariya, …

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Predicting EF trajectory phenotypes may inform the treatment of AML in pediatric patients

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New research suggests that accurately predicting ejection fraction (EF) trajectory phenotypes can inform the personalization of prognosis and treatment for children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Study group-based trajectory methods identified distinct EF trajectory phenotypes with differential event-free survival and overall survival for each group. “Predictive models focused on trajectory-defined phenotypes can elucidate the genomic …

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Gene expression data indicates that exercise is the most effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease

Gene expression data indicates that exercise is the most effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

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An analysis of 22 large-scale gene expression datasets showed exercise and general activity to be the most effective theoretical treatment for reversing gene expressions typical of Alzheimer’s disease. Fluoxetine, a well-known antidepressant, has also shown an effect, especially when combined with exercise. Curcumin has also shown positive effects. The study was published in Scientific reports. …

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3 biotech actions to reinvent mental health treatment

3 biotech actions to reinvent mental health treatment

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Mental health issues are a growing concern in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), almost 20% of adults, or 43 million people, suffer from some form of mental illness each year. Conditions can range from mild states like depression and anxiety to more serious conditions like dementia, bipolar disorder, …

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Hair Loss Treatment: Researchers Identify the Best Supplements

Hair Loss Treatment: Researchers Identify the Best Supplements

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Share on PinterestWhat does the scientific evidence say about using nutritional supplements to treat hair loss? Image credit: Socha/Getty Images. Hair loss is a common problem, with nearly 80% of men and half of all women experiencing hair loss in their lifetime. Although nutritional supplements are commonly used to treat hair loss, there is little …

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Mental health advocates push for better access to treatment in Maine

Mental health advocates push for better access to treatment in Maine

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On Monday, mental health advocates called on Governor Mills, the state legislature and Maine’s congressional delegation to better fund progressive treatment programs. AUGUSTA, Maine — Yacia Provencher shared her frustration with the state of Maine’s mental health system with reporters during a press conference at the Maine State House in Augusta on Monday. She said …

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Johns Hopkins researchers have identified a new potential treatment target for sleep apnea

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Sleep apnea is a potentially dangerous sleep disorder in which breathing stops and restarts several times while you sleep. According to a recent mouse study, the target is an ion channel that has already been shown to impact blood pressure in obese mice. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists, a recent study in obese mice …

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Johns Hopkins researchers have identified a new potential treatment target for sleep apnea

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Sleep apnea is a potentially dangerous sleep disorder in which breathing stops and restarts several times while you sleep. According to a recent mouse study, the target is an ion channel that has already been shown to impact blood pressure in obese mice. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists, a recent study in obese mice …

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