Mental Health
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Stress-related disorders linked to later neurodegenerative diseases
Individuals with PTSD, acute stress reaction, adjustment disorder, or other stress reactions had an 80% increased risk of vascular...
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Loneliness, social isolation in seniors need urgent attention
Clinicians might be able to prevent or reduce social isolation and loneliness by directly addressing underlying health-related causes, new report...
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Borderline personality disorder common in chronic pain patients
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – “The fact that one-fourth of individuals with [chronic noncancer pain] could have co-occurring BPD underscores the need for...
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USPSTF again deems evidence insufficient to recommend cognitive impairment screening in older adults
The USPSTF reaffirmed its 2014 statement by concluding that current evidence is insufficient to make a recommendation about screening for...
Conference Coverage
Opioid use disorder up in sepsis hospitalizations
ORLANDO – “While we don’t necessarily screen every sepsis patient for endocarditis, if it’s an opioid use disorder patient – particularly one with...
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Early cognitive screening is key for schizophrenia spectrum disorder
“Here, we ... suggest that personalized treatment with emphasis on practical daily skills may be of great significance especially for those with...
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Rate of suicide is higher in people with neurologic disorders
Huntington’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis were associated with the largest excess adjusted incidence rate ratios of suicide mortality...
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Opioid use disorder in adolescents: An overview
Treatment needs to include interventions that address young patients’ unique needs.
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Top research findings of 2018-2019 for clinical practice
Second of 2 parts. These studies may change how you treat schizophrenia, MDD, alcohol use disorder, more.
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CDC: Opioid prescribing and use rates down since 2010