Deep Brain Stimulation May Ease Symptoms of Severe OCD
Evidence suggests that DBS may relieve OCD and comorbid depressive symptoms in selected patients with treatment-resistant OCD.
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Ketamine and Psilocybin Update in Treatment-Resistant Depression
Studies from Psych Congress 2022 show the efficacy of ketamine and psilocybin in reducing symptoms of treatment-resistant depression.
Electroencephalography Markers of ADHD Treatment Response Found Among Children
Researchers identify treatment-specific and shared predictors for response to pharmacotherapies for ADHD among children.
Obesity, Weight Gain in GDM Pregnancies Linked to ADHD in Offspring
Maternal obesity with excessive weight gain linked to increased risk for ADHD in offspring vs normal weight without excessive weight gain.
Case Studies: Atypical Presentation of Severe Illness in Older Adults
Author describes symptoms of life threatening illness that might be mistaken for a normal part of the aging process in older patients.
Anhedonia Linked to Negative, Positive Symptoms in Schizophrenia
Three clusters detected corresponding to positive symptoms, negative symptoms and work functioning, and functional domains.
Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder May Benefit From a Dance Intervention
Researchers studied whether a dance intervention may be beneficial for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.
Top August 2022 FDA Approvals
August 2022 FDA approvals include treatments for chronic idiopathic constipation, major depressive disorder, and testosterone replacement therapy.
Suicide Awareness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A 22-year-old man presents to the outpatient office following an overdose of antihistamines and alcohol. He was feeling overwhelmed trying to transition to in-person classes at the university after taking online classes during the COVID-19 lockdown.
NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Resource Available
Resource provides detailed information on simple screening and assessment tools, evidence-based treatment options, counseling, and referrals.
Mental Health Treatment Increased for Adults Aged 18 to 44 From 2019 to 2021
Receipt of mental health treatment increased for men and women, non-Hispanic Whites and Asians, across metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas.
DEA: “Rainbow Fentanyl” a Deliberate Tactic to Target Young People
Brightly colored versions of the synthetic opioid fentanyl are appearing across the US, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Maternal Depression Does Not Predict Child Behavior Problems
Researchers found that when controlling for lagged maternal depressive symptoms, child behavior problems were associated with greater subsequent maternal depression at the between-person but not at the within-person level.
ADHD Combination Treatment Addresses Memory Deficits Better Than Monotherapy
Researchers investigated whether d-methylphenidate and guanfacine show promise as a combination treatment for ADHD in children.
Higher Hyperactivity, ADHD Scores Seen for Children Born Early-Term
Children born at 37 to 38 vs 39 to 41 weeks have increase in odds of scoring 1.5+ SD above sample mean for hyperactivity.
Depression Screening Increased With Routine Screening in Primary Care
Depression screening increased from 40.5% in 2017 to 88.8% in 2019; increases in screening seen in all at-risk groups.
Sleep Disturbances in Childhood May Predict Future Symptoms of ADHD
Sleep disturbances during adolescence predict increased ADHD symptoms years later.
Depression After COVID-19: Identification and Treatment in Primary Care
A 35-year-old woman presents with depressed mood, fatigue, lack of interest in activities for the last 6 months. She had COVID-19 within 1 month of symptom onset.
Identifying Risk Factors for Alzheimer Disease: Are They Modifiable?
Ines Moreno-Gonzalez, PhD, explains how healthy aging can help reduce lifestyle risk factors for Alzheimer disease.
Response to Schizophrenia Treatment Varies Based on Genes
Investigators searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, Medline, Embase, CNKI, Weipu, and Wanfang databases for eligible studies through March 2022.
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