Mental Health
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Simple postural exercises may reduce depressive symptoms
NEW YORK – If larger studies validate the results, this might prove to be a highly cost-effective tool for treating depression.
From the Journals
Heart rate variability may be risk factor for depression, not a consequence
Depressive symptoms associated with lower heart rate variability at follow-up appeared to be linked to antidepressant use.
Commentary
Two more and counting: Suicide in medical trainees
Dr. Michael F. Myers offers context for the latest discussions about physician suicides and calls on the medical community to act now.
From the Journals
Adolescent suicidal ideation and attempts are on the rise
Higher rates were seen during the academic school year.
From the Journals
ECT cost effective in treatment-resistant depression
One barrier to use of electroconvulsive therapy might be its cost, which can run in excess of $10,000 for initial therapy and maintenance...
From the Journals
ADHD, asthma Rxs up
Use of antibiotics, antihistamines, and upper respiratory combination medications decreased, while use of medications for asthma, ADHD, and...
Conference Coverage
Suicide prevention gets ‘standard care’ recommendations
The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention has released the first standard care recommendations for suicide prevention.
Conference Coverage
Novel initiative aims to combat resident burnout
TORONTO - Studies have demonstrated that up to 50% of medical residents meet criteria for burnout.
Latest News
First, marijuana. Are magic mushrooms next?
“We don’t want individuals to lose their freedom over something that’s natural and has health benefits,” said the director of Denver for...
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Many moms with postpartum depression go untreated
The White House unveils plans to improve drug transparency.
Conference Coverage
U.S. public largely ignores firearm access and suicide completion link
More than half of U.S. suicide deaths are caused by firearms, but overall, the public does not view enhanced firearm safety as a way to cut...