From the Journals
From the Journals
Early data for experimental THC drug ‘promising’ for Tourette’s
"We conducted an uncontrolled study in adults with severe TS and found that their tics improved over time while they took THX-110."
From the Journals
Psychotic features among older adults tied to Parkinson’s
New-onset psychosis was associated with a fivefold increased risk of both subthreshold parkinsonism and depression, Dr. Ioanna Pachi reported.
From the Journals
Low depression scores may miss seniors with suicidal intent
Only half of older adults (52%) in the study met criteria for major depression, determined on the basis of the Mini International Neuropsychiatric...
From the Journals
Increased risk of hospitalization and death with Parkinson’s drug
The use of pimavanserin, a treatment for Parkinson’s psychosis, has been tied to an increased risk of hospitalization and mortality, a new study...
From the Journals
Mental health after ICU: It’s complicated
From the Journals
‘Reassuring’ findings for second-generation antipsychotics during pregnancy
“For women with major mood and/or psychotic disorders, treatment with an atypical antipsychotic during pregnancy may be the most prudent clinical...
From the Journals
‘No justification’ for suicide warning on all antiseizure meds
“How many patients are afraid of their medication and do not take it because of the warning?”
News
Brain memory signals appear to regulate metabolism
"Our study is the first to show how clusters of brain cell firing in the hippocampus may directly regulate metabolism."
From the Journals
Obesity leads to depression via social and metabolic factors
Consider the biological consequences of having a higher BMI and the social implications when treating patients with obesity.
From the Journals
Opioid prescribing laws having an impact
The number of days an opioid was prescribed for each Medicare beneficiary decreased by 11.6 days in 2018 in states that imposed duration limits....
From the Journals
Flavonoids dietary ‘powerhouses’ for cognitive decline prevention
“Our results are exciting because they show that making simple changes to your diet could help prevent cognitive decline.”