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AMA Pushes for Widespread Telehealth Adoption

Female Doctors Less Likely to Be Promoted to Upper Faculty Ranks

Anxiety Doubled in Young People During COVID-19 Pandemic

Higher Doses of Z-Drugs Pose Risks for Dementia Patients

Mortality Rate High With Frequent Alcohol-Linked ED Visits

Industry Payments Consistently Linked to Physician Prescribing

First Blood Test for Alzheimer Disease Available in U.S.

Predictors of Satisfaction With RYGB Over Seven Years Identified

Delirium Common in Seniors Presenting to ED With COVID-19

RSNA: Anxiety May Hasten Progression to Alzheimer Disease

Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty Over Role in U.S. Opioid Epidemic

Social Needs Linked to Lower HRQOL for Black Cancer Survivors

Preoperative Mental State Associated With Postoperative Pain

Behavioral, Psych Condition Care Shifted to Telemedicine During COVID-19

CDC: About One in Five U.S. Adults Reports Tobacco Product Use

Teens Increasingly Worried About Their Weight

COVID-19-Related Job Insecurity Tied to Anxiety, Depression

Wrong-Patient Order Entry Errors Reduced With Patient Photos

Hearing Test Response May ID Newborns at Risk for Autism

Disproportionality Signal Found for Suicidality in Finasteride Users

Air Pollution May Affect Mood, Memory in Oldest-Old Women

Pandemic Affecting Young People’s Mental Health

Antibiotic Therapy Before Age 2 May Affect Child Health

Persistent Fatigue Prevalent After COVID-19 Infection

Sixty-Day Outcomes Examined for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

2009 to 2018 Saw Increase in Diseases-of-Despair Diagnoses

OCD Symptoms Worsening Among Children During COVID-19

Patients Happier With Doctors of Same Race

Loneliness Tied to Depression in Adults Older Than 50 Years

Symptoms Evolve During Five Years After Combat Concussion

Mental Health ED Visits in Children Up Mid-March to October 2020

Antipsychotic Use Declined in Young Children From 2009 to 2017

Breastfeeding Linked to Fewer Behavioral Difficulties for Children

Outcomes Vary for Depression Collaborative Care Programs

Benefit of E-Cigarettes for Quitting Smoking Unclear

COVID-19 Infection Higher Among Support Staff Than Doctors, Nurses

AHA: PTSD Tied to Ischemic Heart Disease in Female Veterans

Stroke Risk Increased With Depressive Symptoms

Preexisting Tinnitus May Be Exacerbated by COVID-19

Drug-Linked Endogenous Endophthalmitis Hospitalizations Up

Medicare Outpatient Premium to Rise

Panel Recommends Against Approval of Experimental Drug for Alzheimer Disease

Multinutrient Intervention Slows Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer Disease

Considerable Decreases Seen in Health Care Use During COVID-19

Unhealthy Drinking Habits Seen With Some Psychiatric Disorders

Restricting Symptoms at the End of Life Decreasing

~65 Percent of Office-Based Doctors Can ID Patients in Need of Follow-Up

$26 Billion Settlement Offer in Opioid Lawsuits Gains Support

Quality of Life Varies With Breast Cancer Surgery Type

Air Pollution Tied to Neurological Disorders in Seniors

Rural Patients With Alzheimer Disease Have Shorter Survival

COVID-19-Related Death Up for Adults With Down Syndrome

Mental Health Issues Prevalent in Quarantining Students

SHEA Updates Guidance for Health Care Staff With Hepatitis, HIV

Daytime Noise Tied to Higher Dementia Risk

APA: Americans Are Stressed, Particularly Young Adults

Guidelines Developed for Care of Adults With Down Syndrome

Maternal Hypothyroidism Linked to Risk for ADHD in Offspring

Rate of Injuries Increased Around Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer

Purdue Pharma to Plead Guilty to Opioid-Related Crimes

Lasting Psychological Morbidity Seen With Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Higher-Calorie Refeeding Beneficial in Anorexia Nervosa

Social Activity Tied to Integrity of Brain Structure in Older Adults

Career Satisfaction, Burnout Both High Among Internists

Electronic Cigarettes Improve Long-Term Smoking Cessation

Pandemic Taking Toll on the Mental Health of Health Care Staff

Most Users Report Cannabidiol Use for Treatment of Diagnosable Conditions

Autism, ADHD Linked to More Doctor, Hospital Visits by Age 1

Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy Combo Best for Bipolar Disorder

Young Adult Never Smokers Show Growth in E-Cigarette Use

Employment Disruption-Linked Financial Hardship Found for Female CA Survivors

Cannabis Use Common in Older Adults

Apathy in Older Adults May Signal Risk for Developing Dementia

Prenatal Cannabis Exposure May Raise Risk for Psychopathology

Modest Increase in Patient Visits Could Offset Costs of Scribes

Reducing Drinking May Improve Pain Interference Symptoms

Maternal Distress in Pregnancy Tied to Childhood Asthma Risk

Alcohol Abstinence Increased Among Young Adults From 2002 to 2018

Type of Anesthesia Not Linked to Dementia Risk in Older Adults

For Substance Abusers, Odds of Opioid Use Up With Cannabis Use

Timing of Puberty Linked to Risk for Self-Harm in Adolescence

Factors Associated With Suicide in Leukemia Identified

Psychosocial Resilience Linked to Heart Health in Black Adults

Suicide Deaths Up in Youth After Antidepressant Warnings

Lifetime Prevalence of Suicide Ideation 17.4 Percent Among Doctors

CDC: 2013 to 2018 Saw Jump in Drug OD Deaths Involving Cocaine

Unemployment Linked to Increases in Pediatric Hospitalizations

Hydroxychloroquine Not Beneficial for SARS-CoV-2 Preexposure Prophylaxis

Financial Distress May Increase Suicide Risk in Those With ADHD

Many Older Gun Owners Fail to Consider Future Ownership Transfer

Pandemic-Induced Impairments in Work Impact Mental Health

ASA: Sustained Decrease Seen in Prescription Opioid Abuse in U.S.

Autism Triggers Nonverbal Manifestation of GI Symptoms in Children

Dentists’ Rx for Opioids Pose Danger for Drug Interactions

Cardiovascular Event Risk Up for Spouses of Patients in ICU

Mortality Risk Up With Newer Antipsychotic Use for Depression

Caregiver Characteristics Tied to Hospitalization Risk for Disabled Older Adults

September 2020 Briefing – Psychiatry

Machine Learning Algorithm May Help Predict Bipolar Disorder

Rates of Alcohol-Induced Deaths Increased From 2006 to 2018

ECT May Reduce Suicide Risk in Patients With Bipolar Depression

Hospital Admissions Not Related to COVID-19 Fell in Early 2020

COVID-19-Related Hospital Death Up With Psychiatric Diagnosis

Health Care Use, Costs Increase 20-Fold After Firearm Injury

Young Women Benefit From Surgery for Breast Asymmetry

Frequency of Alcohol Consumption Up During Pandemic

Private Health Plans Pay Hospitals 247 Percent of Medicare

Suicidal Behaviors, Deaths Lower for Childhood Cancer Survivors

Diagnoses of Common Conditions Declined in March to May 2020

Fertility Treatment Cancellations Due to COVID-19 Impact Mental Health

FDA Requiring Labeling Changes to Benzodiazepine Prescribing Information

Teens’ Mental Illness Treatment May Not Follow Guidelines

Children’s Routine Care Plummets During Pandemic

Survey: Rheumatic Diseases Pose Routine Challenges

CDC: Women More Likely to Experience Anxiety, Depression

Risk for Autism Increased With Preterm, Postterm Birth

Metformin May Slow Cognitive Decline in Seniors With T2DM

Mental Illness Recognition Up in U.K. General Hospital Admissions

Loneliness a Risk Factor for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

1998 to 2016 Saw Rise in Alcohol Use Disorder Hospitalizations

Hostility Predicts Mortality in Acute Coronary Syndrome

Timing of Gender-Affirming Care Linked to Mental Health

Inverted U-Shaped Link Seen for Sleep Duration, Cognitive Decline

Individuals With Autism at Risk for Other Health Conditions

Stress, Depressive Symptoms Up With Increasing COVID-19 Deaths

Older Adults Experiencing More Loneliness During Pandemic

Depression Common Among Psoriasis Patients

Lifestyle Changes May Aid Cognitive Abilities

Meta-Analysis Links PTSD to Increased Dementia Risk

Elderly Social Isolation, Loneliness in COVID-19 May Lead to Cognitive Decline

Substance Use Disorder Linked to Increased Risk for COVID-19

Low-to-Moderate Drinking May Protect Cognition During Aging

Financial Toxicity Common in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

ADHD Prevalence Higher Among Blacks Than U.S. Population

Antipsychotic Rx Still Common With Intellectual Disabilities

One or More Opioids Involved in ~80 Percent of OD Deaths

Workplace Sexual Harassment Tied to Suicide Risk

Depression Worsens Over Time in Caregivers of Partners With Dementia

Increases in Suicide Rates in Young Adults From 2000 to 2018

Telepsychology Use Up 12-Fold in the U.S. During Pandemic

Psychological Response to COVID-19 Affects Pregnancy Stress

Weight Stigma May Predict Binge Eating During the Pandemic

Modafinil in Early Pregnancy Not Tied to Congenital Malformations

E-Cigarette Use Increased Significantly From 2017 to 2018

Widespread Avoidance of Medical Care Found Due to COVID-19 Concerns

Middle, High School Students Mainly Use Flavored E-Cigarettes

Moderate, Heavy Drinking Linked to Increased BP, HTN in T2DM

Financial Strain Tied to Higher Risk for Suicide Attempts

Maternal Obesity May Alter Fetal Brain Development

Almost 1 in 100 May Die From Firearms, Overdose, or Motor Vehicle Accident

Seizures During Menstrual Cycle Tied to Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

CDC: 13.2 Percent of U.S. Adults Used Antidepressants in 2015 to 2018

Anticholinergic Meds May Raise Risk for Cognitive Decline

Adult ADHD Symptoms May Predict Motor Vehicle Crash Risk

2009 to 2019 Saw Increase in Exposure to Phenibut in U.S.

Few U.S. Children Meet Guidelines for Exercise, Screen Time

Dementia May Contribute to More Deaths Than Previously Thought

Brain Scan May Guide Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Symptoms of Depression More Prevalent During COVID-19

High-Intensity Lifestyle Treatment Beneficial for Obesity in Underserved

Neuropsychiatric Disorders Up in Offspring of Mothers With PCOS

August 2020 Briefing – Psychiatry

Nonpsychotic Mental Disorder in Teens Linked to Later MI Risk

Maternal H1N1 Flu Vaccination Not Linked to Autism in Offspring

Digital Cognitive Therapy Aids College Women With Eating Disorders

Consensus Statements Issued for Adult Cochlear Implantation

MASCC/ISOO Update Guidelines for Management of Mucositis

Use of Performance-Enhancing Substances Tied to Risk Behaviors

Palliative Care Explored for Long-Term Neurological Conditions

Cannabis Use Increased Among Older Adults From 2016 to 2018

Proteomic Markers May Predict Psychosis in Those at Risk

Alcoholic Liver Disease Death Rates Up for Non-Hispanic Whites

Minority of Teens Receive Health Care Transition Planning

Mental Health Resilience Tied to Fewer COVID-19 Worries

Escitalopram Reduces Symptoms of Anxiety in Teens With GAD

About Half of Waivered Clinicians Prescribe Buprenorphine for OUD

Web Searches Suggesting Acute Anxiety Spiked Early in COVID-19

Antihypertensive Agents Not Tied to Higher Risk for Depression

Feeling Dizzy Upon Standing May Point to Later Dementia

For Black Children With Autism, Diagnosis Occurs at About Age 5

Growth Retardation Found for Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa

Older Adults With Depression Showing Resilience in Pandemic

Relationship Between Alzheimer Disease, Sleep Patterns Explored

Homelessness Tied to Higher Readmission Rates

Racial Health Disparities Exist Among Pro Football Players

CNS-Active Meds Often Prescribed for Older Adults With Dementia

CDC: In 2018, 5.1 Percent of Adults Engaged in Heavy Drinking

Poll: More Older Adults Using Telehealth During Pandemic

Health Worse for Baby Boomer Caregivers Versus Noncaregivers

Yoga Superior to Stress Education for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Mortality Down but Health Care Costs Up From Gun Violence

Rates of Prescription Opioid Use Higher in Cancer Survivors

Risk for Cannabis Use Increased Among Adults With Depression

Baby Boomers Showing Higher Rates of Cognitive Decline

Child Developmental Vulnerability Up With Maternal Depression

Incidence, Severity of Intimate Partner Violence Up During Pandemic

Outdoor Artificial Light at Night May Worsen Sleep in Teens

Shift Occurring in Deadly Overdoses

Women Have More Depression With Peripheral Artery Disease

Adverse Mental, Behavioral Health Issues Common During COVID-19

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