India’s Controversial Move to Grant Doctorates in Ayurveda A recent announcement has ignited debate in India’s medical community. The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has green-lit the establishment of Doctorate of Medicine (DM) courses in Ayurveda, a centuries-old traditional healing system. This move, while aiming to elevate Ayurveda’s standing, has drawn criticism … Read more
At the end of October, the HAS refused “early” access to Biogen’s Qalsody, indicated in a rare genetic form of the pathology, which aroused the anger of patients. On October 25, the opinion of the High Authority for Health (HAS) had the effect of a cold shower for patients suffering from a rare form of … Read more
A 39-year-old man is on trial this week by the Pontoise court (Val-d’Oise) for “organized gang fraud and money laundering”. During the Covid-19 crisis, this fake psychiatrist allegedly embezzled 435,000 euros by declaring fictitious employees technically unemployed, reports The Parisian. He would have developed a well-established process by creating bank accounts under a multitude of … Read more
DECRYPTION – A clinical trial shows the benefits of combining immunotherapy and chemotherapy against this cancer which occurs half of the time before the age of 35. But the American experience will not be directly applicable to France, because the reference protocol is different. For the American doctorsit is a “practice changing” study: its results, … Read more
Michel Barnier announced it on Sunday evening. He wants mental health to become the government’s major national cause in 2025. This news does not surprise professionals in the sector, who have been sounding the alarm for years, particularly since the Covid-19 crisis. The figures continue to worsen. Thirteen million French people suffer from mental and … Read more
Aurich (Lower Saxony) – He stabbed his mother more than 30 times with a knife and killed her. The court had to acquit the man. However, that does not mean he is free. A spokeswoman for the Aurich Regional Court in East Frisia said the 38-year-old was not criminally responsible after the verdict was announced. … Read more
THE ESSENTIAL Typically, doctors recommend continuing antidepressant treatment for at least six to nine months. However, this duration is only a guideline and not a strict rule. Regardless, when it comes to stopping antidepressants, it is essential to do so gradually and under the supervision of your doctor. Depression is a complex illness that affects … Read more
The Potential of GLP-1 and GIP Receptor Agonists as Therapies for Psychiatric Disorders The Promise of Incretin Therapy for Chronic Diseases Recent developments in the field of medical research have shed light on the potential benefits of incretin therapy drugs such as GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonists. These drugs, originally acclaimed for their clinical efficacy … Read more
Smell makes me remember certain events better… Helps improve symptoms of depression Entered 2024.02.15 21:05 Entered 2024.02.15 21:05 Modified 2024.02.15 15:29 Views 172 A study found that smelling a familiar smell helped people with depression recall certain autobiographical memories. [사진=게티이미지뱅크]A study suggests that smelling a familiar smell can help people with depression recall specific autobiographical … Read more
About 22 percent of adult Flemish people met the criteria for a mental disorder in the past 12 months. This is reported by the healthcare umbrella organization Zorgnet-Icuro based on the results of a series of surveys among approximately 6,400 Flemish and Dutch-speaking Brussels residents. In the past 12 months, 9 percent of the population … Read more