Depression
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‘Goodie bag’ pill mill doctor sentenced to 2 decades in prison
Regardless of the patients’ complaints, the internist gave them tote bags with prescription drugs, including muscle relaxers, anti-inflammatories...
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Can sensitivity to common smells sniff out depression, anxiety?
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U.S. docs at double the risk of postpartum depression
The high postpartum depression rates among physicians might be associated with worse patient care, said Dr. Alison Stuebe.
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New toolkit offers help for climate change anxiety
The toolkit includes three main sections that feature video clips and reflective questions around eco-anxiety, eco-paralysis, and ecological grief...
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Residential green space linked to better cognitive function
The researchers found lower rates of depression might contribute to the cognitive benefits associated with green-space exposure.
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Depression biomarkers: Which ones matter most?
Of the biomarkers investigated, patients with unipolar depression had higher CSF levels of interleukin 6, total protein, and cortisol.
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Nurses, med staff voice their heartache about California nurse suicide
“Nurses are not OK and pizza and pats on the back aren’t going to fix it. This affects all of us.”
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Three symptoms suggest higher risk for self-injury in cancer
“Self-injury can be a means to cope with psychological difficulties for some patients, without intent for suicide.”
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Nap length linked to cognitive changes
Plus: Swiss Army robot does it all, a napping double whammy, and historic parasites.
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Antidepressant study yields controversial findings
Researchers examined the effect of antidepressants on health-related quality of life in adults with depression using data from the U.S. Medical...
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COVID-19 accelerated psychological problems for critical care clinicians