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ED visits for mental health, substance use doubled in 1 decade
Reimbursement models across different insurance types "should consider expanding their coverage of mental health treatment in ED settings," said...
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‘Staggering’ increase in COVID-linked depression, anxiety
“The problem is bigger than anyone imagined, making it clear how the pandemic is affecting people now,” said Paul Gionfriddo of Mental Health...
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Ticagrelor/aspirin combo: Fewer repeat strokes and deaths, but more bleeds
The combination also increased the risk for major hemorrhage, but that increase was small and would not overwhelm the benefit.
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Prior beta-blockers predict extra burden of heart failure in women with ACS
“Our provides robust evidence of an interaction between sex and beta-blocker therapy,” said Dr. Raffaele Bugiardini.
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PCI or not, mortality climbs with post-ACS bleeding complications
Prevention of bleeding after ACS, whether managed medically or with PCI, should get as much attention as prevention of later ischemic events.
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Repetitive hits to the head tied to depression, poor cognition in later life
“What’s unique about our study is that we focused on a history of [repetitive hits to the head],” said Dr. Michael Alosco.
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Post-PCI mortality higher in Blacks vs. Whites, regardless of comorbidities
Patients who weren’t White had more comorbidities than did Whites, but that didn’t entirely explain why Blacks fared worse than Whites for...
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Three stages to COVID-19 brain damage, new review suggests
Patients with COVID-19 symptoms may have neurological symptoms that may become apparent only after hospital discharge.
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Do SSRIs raise the risk of violent crime?
"Our findings should not be used as grounds for individuals to go off their [SSRI] medication," said lead author Tyra Lagerberg, MSc.
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New guidance to help manage OCD during COVID-19
Statement emphasizes the importance of using pharmacotherapy as a first-line approach and offering psychoeducation.
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More evidence hydroxychloroquine is ineffective, harmful in COVID-19
New observational data show that hydroxychloroquine it is not only without benefit for COVID-19 but also increases death and arrhythmias.