Psychiatry
RECOVER trial suggests vagus nerve stimulation benefits some patients with severe treatment-resistant depression for at least two years
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An implanted device that stimulates the vagus nerve was associated with sustained improvements in symptoms, functioning and quality of life among adults with long-standing, treatment-resistant major depression, according to researchers reporting two-year follow-up data from the ongoing RECOVER study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
A woman was allegedly raped by a fellow patient on a psychiatric closed ward at Sundsvall Hospital on Monday afternoon. The suspect, a man in his 30s, was arrested on site and detained by court on Thursday. Region Västernorrland confirms the serious incident and plans an internal investigation.
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A global genetics analysis has found extensive shared DNA risk across 14 psychiatric disorders, offering a clearer explanation for why many people receive multiple diagnoses over their lifetime. Using genomic data from more than six million individuals, researchers reported that the disorders cluster into five partially overlapping genetic groupings. The study was published Dec. 10, 2025, in Nature.
Tardive dyskinesia remains a significant side effect for patients on long-term antipsychotic medications. Recent medical discussions highlight its symptoms, causes, and emerging treatments. Awareness efforts aim to improve early detection and intervention.
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Magdeburg prosecutors are investigating Syrian psychiatrist Taleb al-Abdulmohsen for negligent manslaughter. A 54-year-old patient died shortly after discharge from a clinic in Brehna due to a medication overdose. The allegations stem from a criminal complaint filed by the deceased's relatives.