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MDedge Daily News: Prostate screening should be by request
And when to suspect asthma misdiagnosis.
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Comorbidities provide possible path to schizophrenia subtypes
NEW YORK – In schizophrenia patients, comorbid conditions such as panic disorder or OCD might be a path to understanding clinically distinct...
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MDedge Daily News: Research reveals surprises in mental health and gun violence
And there’s a new FDA approval for multiple myeloma.
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Uninsured rate on the rise
New survey shows that Medicaid expansion lessened the effect.
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HHS says no to lifetime limits on Medicaid
The Trump administration’s promise of unprecedented flexibility to states in running their Medicaid programs hit its limit on May 7.
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Psychiatrists urged to take lead in recognizing physician burnout
NEW YORK – Chief wellness officer position at medical centers could be a “career path for psychiatrists,” according to Dr. Darrell G. Kirch.
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VIDEO: Consider unique stressors when treating members of peacekeeping operations
NEW YORK – Peacekeeping operations involve unique psychological stressors that should be considered by community and military psychiatrists.
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Off-label prescribing of SGAs in children varies by diagnosis
TORONTO – On-label prescribing of second-generation antipsychotics in hospitalized pediatric patients with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia was...
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VIDEO: Research underscores murky relationship between mental illness, gun violence
NEW YORK – New research shows that the link between mental health and gun violence isn’t as clear and simple as it might seem.
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Safety and support experiences of transgender and gender nonconforming youth explored
Youth with nonbinary identities reported greater feelings of safety and support at school, compared with peers with binary identities.
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Meta-analyses clarify roles for gabapentin, naltrexone, and psychotherapy in alcohol use disorder
NEW YORK – Gabapentin appears useful for alcohol use disorder and may be of benefit in combination with naltrexone.