Telepsychiatry May Be Convenient Alternative for Older Vets in Rural Areas
Veterans in rural areas shared their satisfaction with geriatric psychiatry care delivered via video telehealth.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improves Sleep, PTSD in Evacuees of Natural Disasters
Investigators sought to determine the mental health needs of evacuees of devastating wildfires in Canada and to distribute evidence-based tools to promote resilience.
PTSD Symptoms Tied to Higher Risk for Ovarian Cancer
Correlation moderately attenuated after adjustment for health and ovarian cancer risk factors.
New Link Between Altered Microbiota and Cognitive Performance
Cirrhosis and chronic liver disease are endemic in the veteran population. These conditions — often associated with alcohol and substance use or obesity — can be exacer-bated by posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In turn, PTSD is often linked with great-er mortality from chronic liver disease.
Few Trauma Patients Assessed for Effects of PTSD, Acute Stress
Most adult, pediatric centers do not have assessment, educational protocols.
Depression, PTSD Linked to More Participation in Cardiac Rehab
Participation in cardiac rehabilitation up for patients with ischemic heart disease, comorbid conditions.
Can Acupuncture Improve Sleep for Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD?
Acupuncture resulted in a significant improvement in sleep measures for veterans with mild traumatic brain injuries, disturbed sleep, and posttraumatic stress disorder.
Coexisting Medical Conditions, Smoking Explain PTSD-CVD Link
No link seen after adjustment for smoking, sleep disorder, substance use disorder, anxiety disorders, depression
Blunted Cardiovascular Stress Reactivity in Fibromyalgia With Comorbid PTSD
For women with fibromyalgia, comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder may contribute to blunted cardiovascular reactivity to stress.
Providing Patients With Treatment Options Improves PTSD Outcomes
Giving patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) their preferred treatment improves adherence and symptoms.
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