Mental Health
Clinical Inquiries
Which detoxification regimens are effective for alcohol withdrawal syndrome?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Benzodiazepines remain the first-line regimen for alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) and are the only class more effective...
Case Reports
14-year-old girl • history of bullying • lack of social support • multiple linear scars on breasts • Dx?
► History of bullying
► Lack of social support
► Multiple linear scars on breasts
Applied Evidence
Functional neurological disorder: A practical guide to an elusive Dx
The complexity of this disorder poses a clinical challenge like few others.
From the Journals
PTSD prevalent in survivors of severe COVID-19
The results are “in line” with findings reported in other events, such as Hurricane Katrina of 2005, and the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.
Commentary
Heroes: Nurses’ sacrifice in the age of COVID-19
“Imagine spending an entire year laboring through the heavy task of lifting patients to prone them in a position that may save their lives,” said...
Conference Coverage
Inflammatory immune findings likely in acute schizophrenia, MDD, bipolar
“Some of this activation decreases with effective acute treatment of the disorder,” said Dr. Mark Hyman Rapaport.
Feature
Ob.gyns. report high burnout prior to pandemic
Medscape’s annual report shows bureaucratic tasks as a top contributor to ob.gyn. burnout; 19% report suicidal thoughts.
From the Journals
Screening tool may help better predict suicide attempts in adolescents
The CASSY algorithm was used to evaluate 2,845 adolescents enrolled from 13 EDs across the United States.
Conference Coverage
Tips offered for treating co-occurring ADHD and SUDs
The challenge is what to treat first and/or how to treat the concomitant conditions safely, said Dr. Frances R. Levin.
Feature
One in 10 family docs with burnout consider quitting medicine
Family physicians cope with burnout in a variety of ways.
Conference Coverage
Emerging research shows link between suicidality, ‘high-potency’ cannabis products
The number of marijuana dispensaries in Colorado outnumbers Starbucks locations and McDonald’s restaurants in the state, said Dr. Paula D. Riggs...