Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) refers to the deliberate infliction of harm to one’s own body without suicidal intent. It occurs in roughly 17% of adolescents. Many patients describe it in terms typical of addiction: they feel an intense urge to harm themselves, experience temporary relief, and lose control over their behavior. Some even use words like “relapse” or “being clean.” This raises the question of whether repeated self-harm may share features with addiction.

What is the current epidemiological situation regarding COVID-19 and hepatitis A, and what does it mean for physicians? MUDr. Aleš Chrdle, Ph.D., Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases at České Budějovice Hospital, outlined the contours of an optimal prevention strategy.

The development of new antibiotics has stagnated for several decades for a variety of reasons. However, the use of AI could accelerate and reduce the cost of this process. Thanks to artificial intelligence, scientists are already discovering potential antibiotic sources in animal venoms.

After three decades of operation, the psychiatric department of the University Hospital Ostrava has become a clinic. Under the leadership of Assoc. Prof. MUDr. Petr Šilhán, Ph.D., its capacity has expanded significantly, and today the clinic provides care not only for adults but also for children and adolescents through intensive outpatient programs. Nevertheless, the main challenge remains the growing number of patients and a lack of capacity, particularly in child psychiatry.

A number of studies have examined the relationship between problem gambling and depressive disorders. Some focus on the motivations and emotions of gamblers, while others explore the most common comorbidities. An Australian study investigated the impact of problem gambling on depression among players who view gambling as an escape from negative emotions and a source of pleasurable excitement.

Podle časopisu BMJ Global Health chybělo ve světovém zdravotnictví v roce 2020 přibližně 15 milionů zdravotnických pracovníků. Ačkoliv se do roku 2030 očekává pokles tohoto čísla na 10 milionů, zůstávají výrazné regionální rozdíly. Mezi důsledky patří zpožděná diagnostika, přetížení zdravotnických systémů a větší riziko komplikací v důsledku nedostatečné péče. Mohou s řešením těchto problémů efektivně a bezpečně napomoci moderní technologie?

Low nutrient intake, weight gain during treatment, and the impact of specific dietary components on mood and craving. In patients with addiction, nutritional problems are often subtle but crucial. How can diet influence recovery from addiction or the risk of relapse?