Randomized controlled trial of physical exercise as augmentation to antidepressant therapy for late-life major depression in primary care

Takeaway Progressive physical exercise plus sertraline anti-depressant therapy achieves higher rates of depression remission than non-progressive therapy plus sertraline, or sertraline alone in primary care patients with late-life major depression. Study Design 121 primary care patients were randomized to receive 24 weeks of higher intensity progressive physical exercise plus sertraline, lower intensity non-progressive exercise plus Read more about Randomized controlled trial of physical exercise as augmentation to antidepressant therapy for late-life major depression in primary care[…]

The role of faith-based health providers in regions with fragile health systems

Faith-based health providers (FBHP) play an essential role in health provision, particularly in fragile health systems At a time when many countries might not achieve the health targets of the Millennium Development Goals and the post-2015 agenda for sustainable development is being negotiated, the contribution of faith-based health-care providers is potentially crucial. For better partnership to be Read more about The role of faith-based health providers in regions with fragile health systems[…]

Man With Autism Creates App For Emergency Communication

No one knew how to help him during a panic attack, so this autistic man made an app to tell them. Have you ever felt totally overwhelmed by everything around you and just needed the world to stop for a moment? But for many people who fall on the spectrum of autism, these kinds of Read more about Man With Autism Creates App For Emergency Communication[…]