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A new therapy that combines exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ebCBT) with intensive community outreach (ACT) significantly reduced long-term anxiety in people with severe mental illness. This shows that structured psychological treatments can be successfully integrated into real-world community care to improve recovery and quality of life.
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A new brain imaging method, called the DLB-related pattern (DLBRP), can accurately identify dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and even detect it in early stages before full dementia develops. This tool could help doctors make faster, more accurate diagnoses and distinguish DLB from Alzheimer’s disease, leading to better-targeted treatments.
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Children exposed to neighborhood violence are significantly less likely to get routine dental checkups and more likely to delay or skip medical, dental, and mental health care due to cost. This highlights a critical gap in healthcare access for vulnerable children, pointing to a need for better financial support and coverage.
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For postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes, a longer reproductive lifespan (more years between first period and menopause) is linked to a lower risk of developing dementia. This suggests that longer natural exposure to estrogen may have a protective effect on the brain, even in the presence of other health conditions like diabetes.
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A modified dose of the COVID-19 antiviral Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir) was found to be safe and effective for patients with severe kidney impairment, including those on dialysis. This provides a crucial treatment option for a high-risk group that was previously excluded due to concerns about drug buildup.
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