Mental Health
Commentary
How to help children process, overcome horrific traumas
Dr. Judith A. Cohen outlines evidence-based interventions aimed at helping children make sense of traumatic experiences.
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Full report confirms solanezumab’s failure to rescue cognition in mild Alzheimer’s
A full report in the New England Journal of Medicine details the latest ntiamyloid failure.
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CBT cost effective for depressed teens refusing antidepressants
The effects of brief CBT during primary care were studied.
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Mood changes reported in cases of methotrexate use for dermatologic disease
Neurotoxicity is a rare side effect of methotrexate use, as seen in two children treated for dermatologic disease.
Conference Coverage
Pathological video game use can be ‘life-dominating’
SAN DIEGO – Advocate against pathological video game use as part of good health care, expert advises.
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Young e-cigarette users graduating to the real thing
Use of noncigarette forms of tobacco can be tantalizing.
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Behavioral issues, anorexia may presage celiac disease
Pediatricians should consider testing young children with a family history of celiac disease if there are concerns.
News
FDA: No more codeine or hydrocodone cold medicines for children
Risks outweigh benefits for pediatric prescription cough and cold medicines containing opioids.
Conference Coverage
High levels of neuroinflammatory markers may drive increased Alzheimer’s prevalence among blacks
NLRP3 is activated in 46% of African Americans, and once activated it leads to chronically increased levels of inflammatory cytokines.
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Hormone therapy may reduce depressive symptoms in early menopause
Women in the placebo arm were more than twice as likely to score at least 16 on the Center for Epidemiologic Studies–Depression Scale.
Conference Coverage
Early psychotherapy may predict buprenorphine treatment retention
SAN DIEGO – Psychotherapy associated with higher likelihood of sticking with buprenorphine treatment.