I've just acquired a new tool to aid in the diagnosis of ADHD in children and adults, utilizing virtual reality glasses. I'm very excited and looking forward to showing it [...]
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is estimated to affect 5-7% of children and 2.5-4% of adults, with an even higher percentage among adults who use substances. Despite having quite [...]
For years, the inflammatory theory has been discussed as a possible explanation for various severe mental conditions, such as depression and schizophrenia. Traditionally, the most established theory was an [...]
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a complex disorder that affects approximately 6% of the population. It has a high genetic heritability and falls under the category of neurodevelopmental [...]
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are well-known treatments for their use in the treatment and prevention of malaria, but lately, they have been in the spotlight due to their recent use in [...]
A recent American study published on September 2nd in the JAMA journal reports that the prevalence of depression in American adults is more than three times higher since the COVID-19 [...]
Today, September 10th, is World Suicide Prevention Day. It is estimated that about 10 suicides occur in Spain every day. Do you know the warning signs? Here they are in [...]
Lithium is a highly effective mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder and treatment-resistant unipolar depression. A systematic review and meta-analysis published in January 2020 in the American [...]
How to Combat Insomnia During Quarantine? - Dr. Paula Moreno Many people have been experiencing #insomnia lately, especially since we are in #quarantine due to the #coronavirus or #COVID-19. #quarantine [...]
With the health crisis caused by #COVID-19, we have all been asked to be responsible and stay at home except for urgent needs, with the goal of reducing the [...]
Being obese is associated with a higher risk of depression, and vice versa. More than 40% of people with depression suffer from obesity or overweight. Both depression and obesity [...]
I fondly remember the first Histology class in my first year of college. Dr. Campos, so solemn and eloquent, told us that regardless of the specialty we chose, we should [...]