TheSynapse Magazine – Issue 2, 2017
Burden of Physical Health Conditions Linked to Increased Risk of Suicide
Chronic illness, even in patients with no record of mental health problems, raises suicide risk substantially, according to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Short Duration of Breastfeeding and Maternal Obesity Linked to Fatty Liver in Adolescents
Novel study finds evidence for association between breastfeeding duration and maternal obesity and development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in adolescents, reports the Journal of Hepatology
Sleep Apnoea and Insomnia Combination Linked with Depression
A new study found that men with sleep apnoea and insomnia have a higher prevalence and severity of depressive symptoms than men with sleep apnoea or insomnia alone.
What Causes Women to Stop Breastfeeding Early?
A recent systematic literature review has investigated potential sociodemographic, physical, mental, and social factors that may cause breastfeeding mothers to stop breastfeeding before infants reach 6 months of age.
Does Low Estrogen Contribute to Incontinence in Women?
Sex steroid levels change markedly during menopause, and oestrogen deficiency after menopause causes changes within the urogenital tract. A new study found significantly lower levels of oestrogen in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women with stress urinary incontinence compared with those without symptoms.
Anxious people worry about risk, not loss
Life is a series of choices. Every time you make a decision, there is a possibility that things won’t go as expected (risk) or that something bad will happen (loss). Aversion to risk and loss have powerful influences on how we make decisions. In a…
Pregnant women could get on their bikes and stay healthy with better support
Research reveals obstacles to commuting by bicycleMedical advice from risk-averse health professionals may contribute to some women’s decisions to stop cycling to work during pregnancy, meaning they miss out on the potential benefits of the active commute. A recent study in the Journal of Transport…
Excessive Exercise May Damage the Gut
A review of published studies has found that people who exercise excessively may be prone to acute or chronic gut issues.
Certain Cardiovascular Medications May Increase Risk of Falling
A new analysis suggests that among older adults who take cardiovascular medications, those using non-selective beta-blockers may be at an increased of falling compared with those using selective beta-blockers. These types of drugs are already known to differ by their receptor binding properties and their…
How Have HPV Vaccines Affected Cervical Cancer Screening?
A new review looks at cervical cancer screening in the era of HPV vaccination. The review notes that trials have demonstrated the efficacy and safety of vaccines against HPV infection, but the complete effect of HPV vaccination as a cancer prevention strategy may not be…
Are Soft Contact Lenses Safe for Children? Risks Seem No Higher Than in Adults
Available evidence suggests that soft contact lenses can be safely prescribed to children and adolescents, with no increase in adverse effects compared to adults, according to a review in the June issue of Optometry and Vision Science, the official journal of the American Academy…