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Massive Industry Ties Revealed Among DSM-5-TR Panel Members

2025-08-27

A study investigating financial ties between the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition, text revision (DSM-5-TR), panel members and industry found that nearly 60% (55 out of 92) received substantial payments totaling over $14.2 million. These payments encompassed consulting fees, travel expenses, speaking engagements, and more. The research highlights the potential for conflicts of interest influencing the DSM-5-TR's objectivity and calls for stricter regulations to prevent such conflicts and ensure the independence and reliability of mental health diagnostic standards.

(www.bmj.com)

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ADHD Medication Linked to Reduced Risk of Suicide, Substance Abuse, and Crime

2025-08-16

A target trial emulation study using Swedish national register data found that ADHD medication was associated with lower rates of suicidal behaviors, substance misuse, transport accidents, and criminality over two years. While the reduction wasn't statistically significant for first-time accidental injuries, recurrent events of all five outcomes showed significant decreases. This large-scale study provides compelling evidence supporting the beneficial effects of ADHD medication beyond core symptom relief.

(www.bmj.com)

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US Government Censorship: A Chilling Effect on Scientific Research

2025-02-21

The new US government is shutting down aid programs, withdrawing from the WHO and the Paris Agreement, deleting datasets, refusing funding to universities, and banning words like "bias," "women," and "gender" from federal documents. This is crippling scientific research and threatening public health. An anonymous researcher reveals government censorship and the silencing of vulnerable populations, urging attention to this alarming situation. The actions taken are causing widespread fear and threaten the integrity of scientific research and public health.

(www.bmj.com)

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Hospital Workers' Dexterity Assessed: Surgeons Show Superior Skill, But Also More Swearing

2024-12-28

A prospective study of 254 hospital staff members found that surgeons significantly outperformed other roles in a manual dexterity test using a 'buzz wire' game, achieving an 84% success rate. However, surgeons also displayed a higher rate of swearing during the task. Nurses and non-clinical staff showed lower success rates but expressed audible frustration more frequently. The findings highlight the diverse skill sets across hospital roles and suggest incorporating similar dexterity games into future training to improve both skill and stress management.

(www.bmj.com)

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