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Study: Problems persist with APMs
Concerns reported in 2014 persisted into 2018 and were joined by new concerns over the pace of change and complexity as well as issues with two-...
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Low and high BMI tied to higher postpartum depression risk
“Women in the highest BMI group were only at increased risk for [postpartum depression] if they had no history of depression.”
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XR-naltrexone beats oral medication for opioid use disorder
After 6 months, 57% of patients in the XR-naltrexone group were retained in treatment, compared with 28% of the oral group.
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Older adults who self-harm face increased suicide risk
Older patients in “more socially deprived localities” were less likely to be referred to mental health services, and women were more likely to be...
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Corporal punishment bans may reduce youth violence
Countries with total bans on corporal punishment cut fighting in male youth by more than one-third.
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Suicide risk doubled in COPD patients taking benzodiazepines
The combination of benzodiazepines and opioid use in COPD patients should be avoided.
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Brain mapping takes next step toward precision psychiatry
MRI data show limited overlap in brain loci abnormalities among patients with the same disorder.
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SSRIs linked to reduced height in risperidone-treated boys
The effect was strongest in boys in Tanner stages 3 and 4.
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Amitriptyline may be an alternative treatment for chronic low back pain
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Teens who vape are likely to add cigarette smoking
Vaping by teens often leads to adding cigarettes and possibly alcohol and marijuana use.
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Inflammation in schizophrenia tied to poor functioning
Link suggests that targeting inflammation could help improve daily functioning in schizophrenia.