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Buprenorphine proves effective for fentanyl users in the ED
A new study provides additional information about emergency department buprenorphine as fentanyl becomes increasingly prevalent.
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Who can sue docs for wrongful death? Some states are trying to expand that group
Plus, the types of emotional damage that physicians can be sued for is expanding in pockets across the nation.
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Depressive symptoms tied to higher stroke risk, worse outcomes
The findings of a new study build on prior research examining the link between depression and stroke.
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Telehealth doctor indicted on health care fraud, opioid distribution charges
According to court documents, Dr. Sangita Patel was responsible for submitting Medicare claims for improper telehealth visits she didn’t conduct...
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Migraine after concussion linked to worse outcomes
Although most children recover quickly from a concussion, approximately one-third continue to report symptoms a month after the event.
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New insight into preventing antipsychotic-induced weight gain
Study found significant dose-response associations for weight and metabolic variables, with a unique signature for each antipsychotic.
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APA releases updated eating disorder guidelines
The updated guidelines focus primarily on anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.
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Mental health risks higher among young people with IBD
“Anxiety and depression will not be a surprise to most of us. But we also saw changes for eating disorders, PTSD, and sleep changes.”
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Childhood nightmares a prelude to cognitive problems, Parkinson’s?
Compared with children who never had distressing dreams between ages 7 and 11 years, those who had persistent distressing dreams were 76% more...
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Even mild COVID is hard on the brain
New study results suggest a severe pattern of changes in how the brain communicates as well as its structure in people with anxiety and depression...