More Than 1 in 5 Children in Home Confinement Report Depression
During the COVID-19 outbreak in Hubei province in China, 22.6% of children in home confinement reported depressive symptoms.
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Use of General Anesthesia May Up Risk for Postpartum Depression
PPD requiring hospitalization higher among women undergoing general anesthesia for cesarean delivery.
Family Therapy Aids Youth at High Risk for Bipolar Disorder
Times between mood episodes longer for those in family-focused therapy vs enhanced usual care.
Physician Depression Symptoms Associated With Increased Risk for Medical Error
Results published in JAMA Network Open suggest that physicians with positive screening for depressive symptoms were at higher risk for making medical errors.
Cannabis Use Up, Especially Among Those With Depression
Study also shows declining perception of cannabis use-related risks.
Single Antidepressant Dose of Intravenous Ketamine Safe
No serious, long-lasting side effects seen for treatment of resistant depression.
Depression Screening in Obesity: A Quality Improvement Project
Depression and obesity are commonly seen together, with obesity increasing the risk for depression and depression making weight loss harder.
Number of Pregnant Women Taking Antidepressants Decreasing
There has been a significant decrease in the use of antidepressants by pregnant women in Denmark, with consumption falling by more than 33% since 2011.
Depressive Symptoms Linked to Risk for Opioid Misuse in Adults with PTSD
Overall, of 333 adult patients, 15.9% of patients reported opioid misuse, 17.1% were positive for PTSD, and 52.6% were positive for depression.
Prenatal Antidepressant Use May Increase Risk for Gestational Diabetes
Venlafaxine, amitriptyline use during pregnancy associated with increased risk for gestational diabetes.
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