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Guideline gives weak support to trying oral medical cannabis for chronic pain
Does oral medical cannabis work in chronic pain? Here’s what the evidence says.
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Residency programs need greater focus on BPD treatment
In the last phase of his career, Dr. John G. Gunderson worked with Dr. Lois W. Choi-Kain to train clinicians on general psychiatric management.
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A new name for BPD?
The illness should be viewed as a mood dysregulation disorder, said Dr. Michael A. Cummings.
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Trust is key in treating borderline personality disorder
Patients with BPD don’t have the ability to stop the trigger that leads to their emotional storms, said Dr. John M. Oldham.
From the Journals
Parent-led intervention linked with decreased autism symptoms in at-risk infants
Study provides evidence that a preemptive intervention during infancy could lead to a significant improvement in children’s social development,...
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As opioid deaths climb, human trials begin for vaccine
The first vaccine to enter a trial targets oxycodone.
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‘Empathy fatigue’ in clinicians rises with latest COVID-19 surge
It is not shameful for clinicians to acknowledge that they experience emotions such as frustration, anger, sadness, and anxiety, said Dr. Mona...
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The role of probiotics in mental health
The evidence for the effects of probiotics so far is the strongest for depression, says Viktoriya Nikolova, of Kings College London.
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Elderly mice receive the gift of warmth
Plus subliminal veggies, TikTok tics, and the obesity paradox.
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The trauma and healing of 9/11 echo in COVID-19
“To me, 9/11 placed psychological first aid on the map,” said Dr. Priscilla Dass-Brailsford, who was involved in early interventions for Sept. 11...
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Changing minds: What moves the needle for the unvaccinated?
“For someone in your position, my personal recommendation is to get vaccinated. There is new information about the vaccine, and more and more...