Tag: clinical guidelines
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Why Prozac Falls Short for Childhood Depression: Experts Urge Guideline Change
New Findings Question Prozac’s Effectiveness in Young Patients In a development that could reshape how doctors treat depression in children and adolescents, recent analyses indicate that fluoxetine (Prozac) provides no clear clinical advantage over placebo for young patients. Across multiple studies, the medication did not demonstrate consistent improvements in mood, functioning, or long-term outcomes when…
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Experts Say Prozac Fails to Beat Placebo for Child Depression: A Wake-Up Call for Guidelines
Prozac and the debate over pediatric depression treatment New analyses have intensified the debate over using Prozac (fluoxetine) to treat depression in children and adolescents. Leading experts say current clinical guidelines should be revised because robust evidence shows the medication offers no meaningful advantage over placebo for younger patients. The discussion comes as mental health…
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How Ireland’s Bleeding Disorders Research Is Changing Global Practice
What the research focuses on My work centers on inherited bleeding disorders—conditions that cause people to bleed more easily due to genetic factors. While haemophilia is widely known, many other disorders deserve attention, such as von Willebrand disease and various rare platelet function disorders. At the heart of this research is understanding how these conditions…
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Tylenol Use During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism or ADHD Update: What the Review Finds
Overview: New review questions the link between Tylenol and neurodevelopmental risks A controversial claim from the White House suggested that using Tylenol, or acetaminophen, during pregnancy could increase the chances of autism spectrum disorders and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children. A recent research review, however, argues that the supporting studies are flawed and that the evidence…
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EACS 2025 Guidelines Spotlight Sleep: New Section on Sleep Disorders and Sleep Quality in HIV Care
Introduction: A Milestone in HIV Care The European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS) has released its 2025 guidelines and, for the first time in this comprehensive standard, includes a dedicated section on sleep disorders and sleep quality. Recognizing the clinical impact of poor sleep on health outcomes, mood, and adherence, the guidelines now advocate integrating sleep…
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New National Recommendations Elevate Care for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients
Raising the Standard of TBI Care Across the United States Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a leading cause of disability and death, affecting millions of Americans annually. In response, a new set of national recommendations is guiding clinicians, hospitals, and policymakers toward more coordinated and effective care for TBI patients. These guidelines emphasize early intervention,…
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Antidepressants: Cardiometabolic Effects Vary by Medication, Study Finds
Overview: Antidepressants and Cardiometabolic Health Antidepressants are a cornerstone in treating mood disorders, but they can influence cardiometabolic health in diverse ways. A recent study published online in The Lancet highlights that different antidepressants are associated with varying physiological effects beyond mood improvement. This has important implications for clinicians and patients who must weigh mental…
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Emerging Resistance in Genital Mycoplasmas: Six-Year Trends of Ureaplasma spp. and Mycoplasma hominis in Eastern China
Overview Genital mycoplasmas, particularly Ureaplasma species (spp.) and Mycoplasma hominis, are common culprits in genitourinary infections. A large multicenter study conducted in Eastern China analyzed six years of data from 47,619 patients with suspected genitourinary tract infections. The goal was to map infection rates and resistance patterns, revealing troubling shifts in antimicrobial susceptibility that have…
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Transformation of Heart Failure Care: New Horizons in Treatment for Clinicians
Introduction: A New Educational Era in Heart Failure Care The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is launching Transformation of HF Care: New Horizons in Treatment, an 18-month program designed to equip clinicians with the latest advances in heart failure (HF) management. As the disease remains a leading cause of hospitalization and increasingly affects diverse populations,…
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Sex- and gender-responsive management of anxiety disorders: future pathways for research, education, policy and practice
Introduction: why sex and gender matter in anxiety disorders Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in Australia, affecting a substantial portion of the population annually. While prevalence is higher in women and gender minorities, the patient journey—from symptom onset to diagnosis and treatment—varies across sex and gender lines. This article outlines how…