Many Women Have Posttraumatic Stress After Early Pregnancy Loss
Twenty-nine percent of women met criteria for posttraumatic stress one month after pregnancy loss.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Primary Care Intervention Reduces PTSD Rates in Sepsis Survivors
Researchers sought to assess long-term effects of a primary care management intervention on outcomes of sepsis survivors.
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.
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.
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.
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