Psychedelic use linked to increased risk of schizophrenia, study finds
November 13, 2024 - “While there is enormous enthusiasm for psychedelic-assisted therapy as a new mental health treatment, we need to remember how early and limited the data remains for both the benefits and the risks." |
Abnormal electrolyte levels in people with eating disorders may increase risk of death, poor health outcomes
September 17, 2024 - A new study found that 32% of individuals with an eating disorder had abnormal electrolyte levels, which were associated with a higher risk of death from any cause. |
Nearly 1 in 5 physicians experienced PTSD during the pandemic
August 13, 2024 - “We hope that our findings will inspire health-care leaders and physicians to work together to understand and address these mental health impacts." |
Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded 14 CIHR grants worth more than $10 million
July 18, 2024 - “Success at CIHR underscores the creativity, dedication and collaboration of our researchers and their teams. Funding for these innovative projects paves the way for groundbreaking advancement in biomedical sciences, improved patient care and ... |
Eating disorders: what do outcomes look like world-wide?
March 1, 2024 - Eating disorders are severe mental health conditions where altered eating behavior harms the body and impairs social and cognitive functions. Dr. Marco Solmi led the most extensive study to date on eating disorder outcomes. |
Heavy cannabis use increases risk of developing an anxiety disorder, study suggests
February 5, 2024 - Twenty-seven percent of individuals who had an emergency department visit for cannabis use developed a new anxiety disorder within three years, according to new research. |
Emergency department visits for substance use linked to higher risk of developing schizophrenia
September 27, 2023 - People visiting the emergency department (ED) for substance use—particularly cannabis—are at high risk of developing schizophrenia, according to new research. |
Five scientists at The Ottawa Hospital ranked among world’s top researchers
November 26, 2021 - Five scientists at The Ottawa Hospital have made it onto the prestigious list of Highly Cited ResearchersTM for 2021, with multiple papers that rank in the top one percent in their fields. Their research has been used and built upon by tens of ... |
