Health science reportsSeptember 23, 2026Solmaz Heydarifard, Faezeh Safaralinezhad, Atefeh Safaralinezhad
ABSTRACT Objective Hospitalized women with high‐risk pregnancies are particularly vulnerable to psychological distress and relational strain. This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief inpatient mindfulness‐based stress reduction (MBSR) program in improving psychological distress and marital satisfaction. Methods Fifty‐seven pregnant women (24–28 weeks'...
Although recreational inhalation of nitrous oxide (N 2 O) often causes acute, severe symptoms–most notably spinal cord degeneration due to functional vitamin B 12 inactivation–diagnosis remains challenging. It is frequently missed by frontline providers because multi-system involvement complicates the differential diagnosis, which is further obscured by internet-guided harm reduction. This...
Type 2 diabetes mellitus-associated cognitive dysfunction (T2DACD) is strongly linked to disruption of cognition-supporting brain networks. Electroacupuncture (EA) has increasingly been examined as a nonpharmacological intervention targeting cognitive impairment; however, the longitudinal neurobiological patterns accompanying EA in T2DACD have not been fully characterized. In this exploratory...
Ketamine is an emerging therapy in psychiatry, but its implementation in the general hospital setting remains limited due to monitoring requirements, personnel allocation, and safety concerns in medically complex patients. Consultation-liaison (C-L) psychiatry services are well-positioned to deliver such interventions, yet practical models for doing so are lacking. To describe the...
Introduction Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a developing modality with broad impact on humans suffering with a variety of emotional and relationship difficulties that encompass many diagnostic entities. Our application of KAP has extended to and included the treatment of adolescents and young adults in a family therapy format. Given the increasing scope and complexity of the...
In the modern lifestyle, human health is being adversely affectedboth physically and mentallyby constantly rising mental stress, a sedentary routine, and work-related pressure. Against this backdrop, 'Yoga Nidra' from the Indian yogic tradition has emerged as a highly effective psychosomatic technique, regarded by Swami Satyananda Saraswati as being equivalent to Pratyahara. This practice...
AIDS CareSeptember 20, 2026K Alexander, S B Carswell, R Woolworth et al.
As people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) live longer, they increasingly rely on informal caregivers. African American caregivers of PLWHA may face elevated risk for stress-related health problems from caregiving demands, HIV-related stigma, racial discrimination, and limited access to culturally responsive services. Mindfulness-based interventions can reduce caregiver stress, but in-person...
Given the substantial burden of global emotional distress and the proven efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), identifying early mechanisms of MBIs is critical for optimizing treatment adherence and outcomes. This study employed behavioral measures to investigate experiential avoidance as an early mechanism in an online MBI. Eighty-one participants experiencing high emotional...
Background: Depressive and anxiety symptoms are highly prevalent among patients with cancer and are associated with substantial reductions in quality of life. However, effective therapeutic options remain limited. Ayahuasca, a serotonergic psychedelic traditionally used in Amazonian ritual contexts, has shown rapid antidepressant and anxiolytic effects following a single administration in...
Psilocybin, a compound found in certain species of Psilocybe mushrooms, shows potential as a treatment for various psychiatric conditions. In the past decade, a growing body of evidence has shown the effectiveness of psilocybin in treating conditions, such as treatment-resistant depression, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorders. This review...