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Gene Tests Could Predict if a Drug Will Work for a Patient
Pharmacogenetics could help physicians determine which patients would and would not benefit from medications.
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FDA Approves Nonstimulant Liquid Onyda XR for ADHD
The once-daily extended-release oral suspension, with nighttime dosing, can be used alone or as an adjunctive therapy to FDA-approved stimulant...
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Is Mental Illness ‘Transmissible’?
Teens whose classmates have mental illnesses are 3% more likely to later receive a psychiatric diagnosis, study finds.
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Recently Incarcerated Account for Nearly 20% of US Suicides
"Suicide prevention efforts should focus on people who have spent at least 1 night in jail in the past year."
From the Journals
Greater Awareness Urged for Important, Overlooked Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Lupus
Findings from a qualitative study suggested a greater need for rheumatology clinicians to initiate discussions with patients about...
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Decision-Making Help for Kids With Disabilities Entering Adulthood
Advice from the AAP describes a continuum of choices from autonomy to full guardianship. Pediatricians can help find the least restrictive option...
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Suicide in Surgeons: The Heavy Toll of a High-Stakes Career
Medical professionals are at increased suicide risk, with 6.3% of surgeons considering suicide, compared to 4.9% for the average US adult.
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US Fentanyl Seizures Skyrocket
Seizures of fentanyl surpassed 115,000 in 2023, an increase of 1700% from 2017, study finds.
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Study Finds Injuries, Stress Levels Increased Among Mohs Surgeons
The literature is limited concerning work-associated stressors among Mohs surgeons.
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PCPs May Have a New Tool to Help Identify Autism in Young Children
The tool helps clinicians by incorporating their diagnosis and self-reported level of certainty with eye-tracking biomarkers.
From the Journals
Ultraprocessed Foods May Be an Independent Risk Factor for Poor Brain Health
Eating more ultraprocessed foods may increase the risk for cognitive decline and stroke, while eating more unprocessed or minimally processed...