Dr Elio Sassine

22/10/2025

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25/07/2025

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pharmacology/articles/10.3389/fphar.2025.1609605/full?utm_source=chatgpt.com

BackgroundOver-the-counter (OTC) products such as herbal medical products (HMPs) or dietary supplements are a valued part of preventative and supportive self...

24/07/2025

This study shows that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain ageing in UK adults, even without infection. The effect was stronger in older individuals, in men, and those from deprived backgrounds. Cognitive decline was seen only in those infected.

21/07/2025

The findings from more than 5000 children with autism spectrum disorder could pave the way for precision diagnosis and care, researchers say.

10/04/2025

Co-occurring multiple pain conditions is prospectively and causally associated with an increased risk of depression.

21/02/2025

Impact of probiotic treatment on clinical symptom reduction in schizophrenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

06/02/2025

This cohort study of more than 13 million individuals aged 14 to 65 years examines changes in the population-attributable risk fraction for cannabis use disorder associated with schizophrenia after liberalization of medical cannabis and legalization of nonmedical cannabis in Canada.

31/01/2025

The largest, most ethnically diverse, study of its kind has flagged hundreds of genetic variants that play a role in depression in those of European and non-European ancestry.

29/01/2025

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2829657

This cross-sectional study examines the association of lifetime cannabis use and recent cannabis use with brain function during cognitive tasks among young adults.

09/12/2024

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Elio Sassine, a renowned psychiatrist, joins us to explore a wide range of topics, offering his unique perspective as ...

19/08/2024

“It turns out the mid-40s is a time of dramatic change, as is the early 60s – and that’s true no matter what class of molecules you look at.”

US findings suggesting ageing is not a slow and steady process could explain spikes in health issues at certain ages

07/08/2024

Min 1:27. My interview on LBCI about aftermath of Beirut blast

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