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Quetiapine May Be Better Option Than Lithium for Treatment-Resistant Depression

(MedPage Today) -- Quetiapine (Seroquel) was more clinically effective than lithium as a first-line augmentation option in treatment-resistant depression and likely was more cost-effective, a pragmat

London maternity unit to shut in response to steep fall in birth rate

Royal Free hospital makes move as number of women having babies in borough declines by almost 30%NHS chiefs have decided to shut the maternity unit at a major London hospital in response to a dramatic

Fewer Physicians Consider Leaving Medicine, Survey Finds

(MedPage Today) -- Though physicians remain concerned about the state of U.S. healthcare, the sentiment has improved and fewer are considering leaving the profession, a survey found.

Thousands have sought second opinion after NHS hospitals adopted Martha’s rule, MPs hear

Rule introduced in many parts of England last year has improved safety and reduced harm, says commissionerThousands of patients or their loved ones have sought a second opinion about their NHS care as

Surgeons transplant genetically modified pig liver into Chinese patient

Organ appears to function for 10 days, raising prospect of short-term use for those on transplant listA genetically modified pig liver that was transplanted into a brain-dead patient appeared to funct

‘Trump derangement syndrome’ and the Goldwater rule for psychiatrists | Letter

There should be a rule preventing American legislators from pathologising political opponents, as there is for psychiatrists, writes Leon HoffmanA bill was recently introduced to the Minnesota legisla

STAT+: Study suggests an mRNA vaccine could make humans resistant to ticks bearing Lyme disease

Scientists move toward trying to develop an mRNA vaccine against Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

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STAT+: Tara Schwetz, who oversaw creation of ARPA-H, placed on leave by NIH

The NIH has placed deputy director Tara Schwetz on administrative leave, marking the third senior leader to depart the agency since the Trump administration took power roughly nine weeks ago.

Americans Unhappier Than Ever; Smartphone Brain Rot? TikToks Miss Mark on ADHD

(MedPage Today) -- The U.S. ranked 24th on this year's World Happiness Report, falling to its lowest-ever spot.

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