As cannabis use continues to increase globally, understanding its implications for mental health remains an important area of clinical interest. Recent evidence published in JAMA Internal Medicine (May 2026) highlights both the potential therapeutic applications and the psychiatric risks associated with cannabis use, emphasizing the importance of i

Beyond Treatment: Reimagining Mental Health Recovery with Dr Prathamesh Hemnani Mental health recovery extends far beyond symptom management and clinical treatment. Effective rehabilitation requires a holistic approach that supports functional recovery, social reintegration, and long-term well-being. In this insightful discussion, Dr Prathamesh Hem

Sleep disorders are increasingly recognised as important contributors to impaired quality of life and adverse cardiometabolic and neurocognitive outcomes. Patients presenting with persistent sleep-related complaints should undergo appropriate evaluation to identify underlying causes and facilitate timely intervention. Common Sleep Disorders Encount

On this sacred occasion of Eid al-Adha, we at MedSynapse extend our warmest wishes to you, your family, and your loved ones. Eid al-Adha is a time of devotion, sacrifice, and gratitude — values that inspire us every day in our mission to serve the healthcare community. May your sacrifices be accepted, your prayers answered, and your home filled wit

Highlights of the Webinar Focused on advancing early diagnosis pathways, the webinar explores the role of digital cognitive assessments and blood-based diagnostics in improving patient identification at the primary care level. Interactive expert-led sessions emphasize real-world adoption, practical application, and clinical utility, bridging innova

Tolebrutinib introduces a promising shift in the management of non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, a disease of the brain and spinal cord (1). By addressing smoldering neuroinflammation, it opens the door to earlier and more proactive intervention in disability progression.

Introduction: Cigarette smoking remains a leading preventable cause of respiratory morbidity and mortality worldwide (1). It is a major risk factor for a wide spectrum of respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and emerging postinfectious conditions, contributing significantly to disability-adjusted life

Smoking remains a major contributor to a broad spectrum of serious health conditions, extending beyond respiratory disease to include stroke, sensory impairments such as vision and hearing loss, chronic musculoskeletal pain, osteoporosis, and impaired circulation that may progress to limb amputation (1). By midlife, smokers often experience greater

World Parkinson's Day 2026 carries a sharper clinical edge than ever. This year's theme — Closing the Care Gap — is a direct challenge to how neurology and psychiatry currently operate. The gap it refers to isn't geographic. It's biological: by the time most patients receive a Parkinson's diagnosis, up to 50–70% of dopaminergic neurons are already