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Telehealth Video Visits Risk Fragmenting Care

New Scale Helps Identify More Serious Cases of Mononucleosis

Standardizing Demographics Ups Accuracy of Patient Matching

In Pregnancy, Buprenorphine Use Up, Methadone Use Down

Daily Dose of Nature Cuts Stress Hormone Levels

Daily Cannabis Use More Common in Distressed Individuals

Stress-Related Disorders Associated With Increased CVD Risk

Domestic Responsibilities Tied to Physician Mothers’ Satisfaction

DLQI With ‘Not Relevant’ Answers May Underrate Psoriasis Severity

Mindfulness Yoga Aids Patients With Parkinson Disease

CDC: Prevalence of Autism at Age 4 Years Increasing

Caregiving for Older Cancer Patients Takes Emotional Toll

Verubecestat, Atabecestat Not Beneficial for Preventing Alzheimer Disease

People With Obesity Are Blatantly Dehumanized

High Response Seen for All Hep C Tx Models in Injection Drug Users

Suicide-Related ED Visits Increased in Children From 2007 to 2015

Many NPs Unable to Prescribe Meds to Treat Opioid Addiction

Alcohol, Drug Misuse Tied to Long-Term Health Problems

Draft Recommendation Promotes Screening Women for Anxiety

Pregnancy History Not Likely Tied to Later Cognitive Function

Depressive Symptoms May Up Risk for Death in HIV+ Veterans

Health Issues Prevalent Across BMI Classes for Obese Children

FDA: High Levels of Heavy Metals Found in Kratom Products

Over-the-Counter Meds Save Health Care System Money

Reduction in Autism Diagnoses Observed With DSM-5

Amyloid PET Linked to Changes in Management for MCI, Dementia

Americans Borrowed $88 Billion in Past Year to Pay for Health Care

March 2019 Briefing – Psychiatry

Doctors Unclear on Legal Obligations in Caring for Patients With Disability

Recommendations Presented on Genetic Testing in Psychiatry

High Prenatal Omega-6:Omega-3 Ratio Linked to ADHD at Age 7

Questions Remain About Safety of Parkinson Disease Psychosis Drug

Doctors With Malpractice Claims More Likely to Leave Medicine

Nonsurgical Brain Stimulation Beneficial in Major Depressive Episodes

Maltreatment in Childhood May Affect Course of Adult Depression

Smoking Seems Not to Be Linked to Increased Dementia Risk

Douglas County, Colorado, Ranked as Healthiest Community

2019 Residency Match Day Was Largest in History

Digital Intervention Ups Socialization in Children With Autism

Many Patients Still Employ Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs

Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Autism

American College of Cardiology, March 16-18

Stricter Gun Laws Tied to Safer High Schools

In Youth With ADHD, New-Onset Psychosis Up With Amphetamines

Recent Increase Reported in Drug Overdose Deaths Involving Fentanyl

Three Factors Predict Psych Events With Drugs for Smoking Cessation

Overall, Physicians Are Happy and Enjoy Their Lives

Daily Cannabis Use May Up Risk for Developing Psychotic Disorder

FDA: First Treatment Approved Specifically for Postpartum Depression

Antiepileptic Drugs Not Tied to Dementia Risk

Average of 8.8 Inactive Ingredients Found in Oral Medications

2011 to 2015 Saw Increase in Psychiatric ED Visits for Youth

Mental Health Issues Have Risen in Teens, Young Adults

Physician Burnout Rate Increased From 2014 to 2017

CDC: 2000 to 2017 Saw Increase in Mortality Due to Dementia

E-Cigarettes May Threaten Goal of Achieving Tobacco Endgame

Prediagnosis Psychiatric Care Linked to Worse Cancer Mortality

CDC: Most Americans Report Excellent, Good Health

Head of National Cancer Institute Named Acting FDA Commissioner

Acupressure Reduces Lasting Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors

Dual Receipt of Opioids Tied to Increased Risk for OD Death

Anxiety, Depression More Likely for Adults With Atopic Dermatitis

Dasotraline Promising for the Treatment of ADHD in Children

Mental Health Symptoms Common After Mild Brain Injury

Few Seniors Receive Regular Brief Cognitive Assessments

FDA Approves Ketamine-Like Drug for Severe Depression

Multidimensional Approach Cuts Unneeded Drug-Drug Interaction Alerts

Poll: Many Older Adults Report Feeling Lonely, Isolated

MMR Not Linked to Autism in Danish Cohort Study

February 2019 Briefing – Psychiatry

Drivers’ Opioid Use Associated With Fatal Car Crashes

Heavy Smoking Linked to Damaged Spatial, Color Vision

AAD: Isotretinoin Exposure for Acne Not Linked to Depression Risk

FDA Warns Americans Not to Buy Drugs From Canadian Company

Teens’ Social Media Use Does Not Predict Later Depression

Mental Health Disorders Up After Head & Neck Cancer Diagnosis

Prenatal Vitamin Intake in Early Pregnancy May Cut Autism Risk

Green Space in Childhood Tied to Better Mental Health Later

Sertraline Tops CBT for Reducing Depression in Dialysis Patients

Atypical Temporal Work Patterns Linked to Depressive Symptoms

Program Aids Weight Loss in Patients With Mental Illness

Contributors to Delay of Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis ID’d

Some Characteristics Unique to Depression Before, After Birth

2014 to 2017 Saw Improvement in Burnout for U.S. Physicians

Opioid-Related Mortality Up From 1999 to 2016 in Eastern U.S.

Nonmedical Rx Opioid Use in Teens Linked to Parental Use

Serious Medical Outcomes Reported With Kratom Exposure

Guideline Covers Extracutaneous Manifestations of Psoriasis

Most Patients Do Not Disclose Complementary Medicine Use

National Health Spending Set to Increase 5.5 Percent Annually

Since Early 2000s, Overdose Death Rates Are Highest in U.S.

Acupuncture Alleviates Moderate-to-Severe Menopause Symptoms

Many Experience Improvement in Sex Life After Bariatric Surgery

Leg Amputation in ESRD Patients Should Prompt Palliative Care Discussion

Vertical Integration Has Little Impact on Quality Measures

1997 to 2014 Saw Large Hike in Screen Time for Ages 0 to 2

New Kaiser Permanente Medical School Plans to Waive Tuition

Lower Self-Perception Observed in Children With Amblyopia

Hospital Prices Growing Faster Than Physician Prices

Physical Activity Down Across Chronic Disease Subgroups

CVD Does Not Modify Depression-Mortality Link in Elderly

Wisdom Linked to Cognitive Performance in Schizophrenia

Lower Birth Weight May Up Risk for Psychiatric Disorders

Yoga May Help With Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms, Severity

Coexisting Medical Conditions, Smoking Explain PTSD-CVD Link

FDA Panel Backs Ketamine-Like Drug for Depression

Acne Relapses Linked to Lower Quality of Life, Productivity

USPSTF Recommends Counseling to Prevent Perinatal Depression

Health Care Spending Per Person Increased to $5,641 in 2017

Many Systematic Reviews Do Not Fully Report Adverse Events

Children With Autism More Often Have Sleep Problems

Higher Optimism Tied to Lower Odds of Pain After Deployment

Low Fitness, Obesity Linked to Later Disability Pension

Many Children Not Receiving Needed Mental Health Treatment

Racial/Ethnic, Income Variation ID’d in the Opioid Epidemic

Certain Opioids Less Effective With SSRI Antidepressants

Slower Gait Speed, Shorter Step Length Tied to Later Depression

Misuse of Rx Opioids Linked to Other High-Risk Behaviors

Patient, Doctor Communication Priorities Differ in Ulcerative Colitis

Johnson & Johnson to Provide Drug Prices in TV Ads

Trazodone Not Associated With Reduced Risk for Dementia

Age-Standardized Mortality Rate for Suicide Down Since 1990

Discord Found in Clinician-, Criteria-Based Fibromyalgia Diagnosis

Parents Conflicted About Opioid Use in Children

Chronic Rhinosinusitis Linked to Depression, Anxiety

Hepatitis C Infection Rates Up After OxyContin Reformulation

Antidepressant Overprescribing Appears Common in Elderly

Ethnic Differences Seen at Time of Dementia Diagnosis in U.K.

Evidence of Therapeutic Efficacy Substantial for Cannabis Use

Radiologists Can Help ID Intimate Partner Violence

California Bill Would Tighten Controls on Children’s Genitalia Surgery

January 2019 Briefing – Psychiatry

Maternal Factors Predict Postpartum Depression Trajectory

Pharmacist-Led Phone Follow-Up May Cut Readmission Rates

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Also Benefits Chronic Pain

Direct-to-Doctor Payments May Increase Opioid Prescribing

Physician Burnout Tied to Ability to Address Social Needs

Shortage of Anxiety Drug Creates Alarm Among Patients, Doctors

E-Cigarettes More Effective for Smoking Cessation

Depressive Symptoms Higher During Internal Medicine Internship

Screen Time Linked to Poorer Child Developmental Performance

Gender Gap Seen in Accessing Alcohol Treatment With Cirrhosis

Likelihood of Engaging in Choking Game Higher in Troubled Teens

Financial Stress, Coronary Heart Disease Linked in African-Americans

New Model Helps Predict Patients Likely to Develop PTSD

Cognitive Scores After Kidney Transplant Tied to Frailty

Report IDs Areas Lacking Good Practice in Health Tech Assessment

Suicide Incidence Up in Autism Spectrum Disorder 2013 to 2017

2003 to 2015 Saw Increase in Outpatient Benzodiazepine Use

Psychopathology in Adulthood Up With Child Lead Exposure

Virtual Video Visits Liked by Patients, Providers

Psychopathic Traits in Adulthood Up With Child Lead Exposure

Most Stroke Survivors ≥50 Years Report Complete Mental Health

Mavoglurant Improves Visual Attention in Fragile X Syndrome

Benzodiazepine, Opioid Co-Usage Up in the United States

Objectively Assessed Exercise Protective Against Depression

Medical Cannabis Decisions Being Made by Users, Not Doctors

Wearable Sensor Data Help ID Children With Internalizing Dx

Review Gives Guidance to Support Teens With Gender Dysphoria

Mandated Neonatal Abstinence Reporting Helps Quantify Cases

Frailty Could Increase Susceptibility for Dementia

Assessing Symptoms After 4 Weeks of Psychotherapy Helpful in Teens

Mindfulness, Stress Linked to Menopausal Symptoms

Medication Treatment for Substance Abuse Up in Facilities

Breast Cancer Patients Do Not Overreact to Genetic Testing

FDA Down to 5 Weeks of Funding to Review New Drug Applications

Suicide Risk Up More Than Fourfold for Cancer Patients

Adoption of Advanced Health IT Capabilities Inconsistent

Prices Still Explain High U.S. Health Care Spending

Drug Repurposing May Provide More Psychiatric Tx Options

Private Equity Acquisition of Physician Practices Discussed

Many Medical Cannabis Users Drive While Under the Influence

Smartphone App Can Detect Early Signs of Opioid Overdose

Depression Tied to Worse Asthma Outcomes in Urban Teens

Increase in Brand-Name Drug Cost Mainly Due to Existing Drugs

Many Female Health Care Workers Live in Poverty

Psychotherapy May Reduce Frequency of Nonepileptic Seizures

Nine Cases of Wound Botulism ID’d in Injection Drug Users

ACA Coverage Gains Could Erode Without Individual Mandate

Feeling Life Is Worthwhile Linked to Healthier Aging

Medical Marketing Has Increased in Past 20 Years

Risk for Suicide Increased in Year After Cancer Diagnosis

Psychoeducational Intervention of Little Benefit in Breast Cancer

Functional Milestones Identified for Persons With Down Syndrome

More Comorbidities, Lower Mortality for Holocaust Survivors

Prenatal Valproate Exposure Linked to Increased ADHD Risk

Antidepressant Use in Seniors Linked to Risk for Hip Fracture

Clinical Tool Rapidly Assesses Post-Intensive Care Syndrome

Higher Risk for Depression, Anxiety Seen With Cerebral Palsy

One in 10 EMS Encounters for Involuntary Psychiatric Holds

Delayed School Start Shows Benefits for Teens

Toll on Health From Depression, Anxiety Akin to Smoking, Obesity

More Americans Reporting Less Than Six Hours Sleep Per Night

Low-Priced Generic Drugs Most Likely to Have Shortages

More Than Two-Thirds of Drug OD Deaths in 2017 Involved Opioids

ACOG: Interpregnancy Period Should Maximize Women’s Health

Initiative Can Cut Gender Gap in Medical School Faculty Salaries

A-Fib Risk Up for Antidepressant Users, but Higher Before Tx

Number of People With Dementia Rose Twofold From 1990 to 2016

Mental, Behavior, Developmental Disorders Up With Low-Income

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