Depression, Suicide Concerns Up Among Teens During Pandemic
Increase seen in percent of teens screening positive for depression, positive suicide risk screening, and recent suicidal thoughts.
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Self-Reported Symptoms of Depression Increase After Recovery From an Acute COVID-19 Infection
With depressive symptoms rising after an acute COVID-19 infection, study researchers looked at whether these symptoms are a consequence of stress associated with COVID or, do they reflect more specific sequelae associated with the pathophysiology of the illness.
Alcohol Withdrawal: Individualized Care and Pharmacologic Treatment
More than 50% of patients with alcohol use disorder develop alcohol withdrawal symptoms within hours of discontinuing or decreasing alcohol use.
Tips on Managing Pediatric Anxiety in Primary Care
NP expert discusses screening and treatments for anxiety in children and adolescents in the primary care setting.
Fast Tracking Patients With Opioid Use Disorder From EDs Into MAT Programs
Patients with OUD treated in EDs at OHSU will have a fast-tracked entry to medication-assisted treatment programs, instead of waiting 6 weeks for an appointment.
Suicide Mechanisms and Prevention Strategies Outlined at AANP 2021
Expert discusses the roles of brain areas in suicidality, adverse childhood experiences on brain function, and lithium in preventing suicide.
Multispecialty Perspectives on Long COVID-19
Experts in infectious disease, pulmonology, cardiology, neurology, and psychiatry share their perspectives on the phenomenon that is long COVID-19.
Trend in ADHD Overdiagnosis, Overtreatment Reported
The researchers conducted a systematic scoping review of 334 published studies concerning children and adolescents with ADHD.
Lack of Knowledge on Idiopathic Hypersomnia Often Leads to Misdiagnosis
A survey of health care providers found a lack of knowledge on idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) among physicians, and that the disorder is often misdiagnosed. We spoke with Richard Bogan, MD, FCCP, FAASM, associate clinical professor at the University of the South Carolina School of Medicine about IH and criteria for diagnosing this sleep disorder.
Burden of Depressive Symptoms High in T1D, T2D in Developing Countries
The researchers evaluated the prevalence and risk factors for depressive symptoms in patients with diabetes using data from an international study to glean information about people in developing countries.
FDA Clears AI-Based Diagnostic Aid for Autism Spectrum Disorder
The approval was based on safety and efficacy data from a study that included 425 patients 18 months through 5 years of age.
Almost 1 in 4 Patients With Heart Failure Develop Depression
Heart failure patients have significantly higher likelihood of developing depression within five years
5 Ways Stress and Depression Can Affect Epilepsy
People with epilepsy are more likely to experience psychiatric comorbidities, which can have a highly negative effect on their condition, their mental state, and their overall quality of life. What are some of the effects stress and depression can have on a patient’s epilepsy?
AAPA Urges Congress to Pass MAT Act on Buprenorphine
The MAT Act would allow all clinicians with standard controlled medication licenses to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.
How Mental Health Can Affect Cardiovascular Disease – Positively and Negatively
Should cardiologists be looking at patients’ mental health as well as their physical health? Research has suggested that a patient’s mental health disorder and outlook may play a role in cardiovascular health. What are the different ways mental health affects cardiovascular disease?
Four Bipolar Experiences and Risks Unique to Adolescents
Adolescent patients with bipolar disorder are at a uniquely vulnerable period in their lives, which presents challenges in treatment. What are some of their experiences and risks that medical professionals should be looking out for and communicating to parents?
UMSON Offers Post-Grad Certificate in Substance Use and Addictions Nursing
The online 90-hour clinical practicum is designed for registered and advanced practice registered nurses.
Medication-Assisted Treatment is Cost-Effective for Opioid Use Disorder
The researchers sought to assess the cost-effectiveness of OUD treatments and association of treatments with outcomes in the United States.
Q&A: How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Teen Mental Health?
The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health asked a national sample of parents about the emotional impact pandemic restrictions have had on their teens aged 13 to 18.
Younger Teens Highly Susceptible to Lifetime Substance Abuse
Teens who use alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, or illegal drugs are more likely to develop life-long substance abuse disorder than those who start at a later age.
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