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Oxytocin’s Role in Modulating Thyroid Function and Mental Health in Obesity: Insights from an 8-Week Clinical Trial

By MedXY 09/16/2026

An 8-week trial reveals that intranasal oxytocin increases the free T3/free T4 ratio and correlates with improved mental health-related quality of life in adults with obesity, suggesting thyroid axis modulation as a potential mechanism for oxytocin's psychological benefits.

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Long-Term Fatigue in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Survivors: Early Predictors and the Non-Impact of Thyrotropin Suppression

By MedXY 08/21/2026

A nationwide prospective study identifies early fatigue and poor mental health as key predictors of long-term fatigue in differentiated thyroid cancer patients, while thyrotropin suppression shows no association with fatigue.

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Real-Life Emotional Support, Social-Media-Based Emotional Support, and Loneliness Among US Adults: A Nationally Representative Study

By MedXY 08/17/2026

This study investigates how real-life versus social-media-based emotional support relates to loneliness among US adults, revealing stronger links between real-life support and reduced loneliness.

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Characteristics of Higher-Education Students in England Who Died by Suspected Suicide: A National Retrospective Case Series Study

By MedXY 08/07/2026

This review synthesizes evidence on individual and institutional factors linked to suspected suicide among higher-education students in England, highlighting risk profiles, service contact patterns, and shortcomings in investigation practices, to inform targeted prevention strategies.

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Bridging the Mental Health Care Gap for Trauma Patients at Risk of PTSD: Insights from Social Workers

By MedXY 08/04/2026

This article examines the current gaps and strengths in mental health services for trauma surgery patients at risk of PTSD, highlighting underutilization of guidelines, barriers to care, and opportunities for improving psychosocial support.

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Longitudinal Risk for Suicidal Self-Directed Violence Among Veterans With Cancer

By MedXY 06/10/2026

A large study of veterans with cancer found persistent risk of suicidal self-directed violence, especially in younger, unmarried, frail, or mentally ill patients and those with central nervous system, head and neck, or thyroid cancers.

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Longitudinal Risk for Suicidal Self-Directed Violence Among Veterans With Cancer

By MedXY 05/31/2026

A national study of veterans with cancer found elevated suicide-related risk that persisted for years, especially among younger, unmarried, frail, or mentally ill patients and those with certain cancers such as central nervous system and thyroid tumors.

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When Severe Mental Illness Meets Lung Cancer: Why Equal Treatment Still Isn’t Guaranteed

By MedXY 05/29/2026

A large Japanese study found that people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders were less likely to receive several standard treatments for non-small cell lung cancer, underscoring a persistent and preventable gap in cancer care.

Diabetes & Endocrinology news Public Health

Ethnicity, Migration, and Mental Health: Independent Risk Factors Persist in Type 2 Diabetes Disparities

By MedXY 04/29/2026

A cohort study reveals persistent ethnic disparities in type 2 diabetes risk, with migration status and mental health conditions as independent contributors, highlighting unmet needs in addressing structural determinants of health inequalities.

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SAIA-MH Strategy Boosts Mental Health Outcomes in Mozambique: A Breakthrough in Low-Resource Settings

By MedXY 04/21/2026

The Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach for Mental Health (SAIA-MH) significantly improved functional outcomes, medication adherence, and appointment attendance in Mozambican outpatient clinics, offering a scalable model for low-resource settings.

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Digital Mental Health Interventions Show Promise for Black and Female Health Care Workers

By MedXY 04/21/2026

A proactive digital mental health platform improved mental health outcomes for health care workers, with notable benefits for Black and female participants in work productivity and sustained depression reduction.

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Past-Year Emergency Department Utilization Patterns Among Suicide Decedents: Characterizing At-Risk Patient Populations

By MedXY 03/29/2026

This study analyzes emergency department visit patterns among suicide decedents, identifying frequent users and a critical 30-day window for intervention after discharge.

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Analyzing Emergency Department Utilization Patterns Among Suicide Decedents: Characterizing At-Risk Patient Populations

By MedXY 03/17/2026

This study examines the timing and frequency of emergency department visits among individuals who died by suicide. Research identifies frequent ED use as a high-risk indicator and suggests that the 30-day window following an emergency visit is a critical period for life-saving intervention.

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Sport-Related Head Exposure Characteristics and Health Outcomes in Former Collegiate Athletes: A CARE Consortium Study

By MedXY 03/11/2026

A study of 3,910 former college athletes found that a history of multiple concussions is significantly linked to worse mental health and sleep quality within five years of retirement, though most remain within normal clinical ranges.

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The Psychological Burden of Watchful Waiting: Anxiety and Depression Linked to Increased Rupture Risk and Mortality in Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms

By MedXY 03/06/2026

A large-scale retrospective study reveals that anxiety and depression following the diagnosis of unruptured intracranial aneurysms significantly increase the risk of rupture and all-cause mortality, suggesting that integrated psychiatric assessment is a critical component of neurovascular management.

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Brief Psychological Intervention for Personality Disorder Shows No Benefit: Insights from the SPS Trial

By MedXY 02/24/2026

A multicentre RCT in England demonstrates that a 10-session brief psychological intervention offers no significant improvement in social functioning or cost-effectiveness for individuals with probable personality disorder, reinforcing the need for sustained, long-term therapeutic programs.

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Beyond Functional Limits: Unpacking the Clinical Diagnoses Behind Federal Disability Surveys

By MedXY 02/10/2026

A cross-sectional study reveals that while federal disability surveys identify consistent populations across demographic groups, the underlying diagnoses are highly heterogeneous and age-dependent, with mental health and musculoskeletal conditions predominating in working-age adults.

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Mind the Gap: Patients with Mental Disorders Face Significant Disparities in Diabetes Monitoring and Modern Therapies

By MedXY 01/30/2026

A massive systematic review of 5.5 million patients reveals that those with mental disorders receive significantly lower quality diabetes care, including less frequent monitoring and a 74% lower likelihood of being prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists compared to those without psychiatric conditions.

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Beyond the Initial Surge: Critical Lessons for Clinical Mental Health Care from the COVID-19 Pandemic

By MedXY 01/29/2026

This article examines the Lancet Psychiatry Standing Commission's findings on mental health care delivery during COVID-19, highlighting the disproportionate impact on vulnerable groups, the rise of Long COVID, and the urgent need for evidence-based interventions in future global health crises.

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PTSD and Sleep Disorders Linked to Sharp Rise in Acute Coronary Syndrome Risk

By MedXY 01/27/2026

A comprehensive meta-analysis of over 22 million individuals identifies mental disorders, particularly PTSD and sleep disturbances, as major independent risk factors for acute coronary syndrome, urging a paradigm shift toward integrated cardiovascular and psychiatric care.