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Therapeutic horseback riding may lower veterans’ PTSD symptoms
At the end of the 6-week program, some of the veterans wanted to continue therapeutic riding – and they were able to do so.
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Acne is linked to higher chances of major depression
More than skin deep: Acne delivers a blow to mental health.
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Virtual reality–based CBT may improve social participation in psychosis
Researchers found a drop in safety behaviors – such as lack of eye contact – among patients who received the therapy.
Conference Coverage
Study spotlights body image dissatisfaction in pediatric IBD
Among pediatric IBD patients, risk factors for body image dissatisfaction include female gender, older age at diagnosis, and active disease.
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Congress extends CHIP, funds opioid crisis response following temporary shutdown
Bill also addressed controversial Medicare payment panel.
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders incidence exceeds previous estimates
Only 2 of 222 children found to have a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in a new study had previously been diagnosed with this type of a disorder...
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HCV screening, care inadequate for young adults who use opioids nonmedically
Nearly a third of young adults with a positive HCV screening were not referred to care.
News from the FDA/CDC
Psychiatric issues common among hepatitis C inpatients
Comorbidities like drug abuse and psychoses present much more often in those with hepatitis C.
Conference Coverage
Trial of clozapine, risperidone halted in MS
SAN DIEGO – Adverse events led to participants’ withdrawal.
News from the FDA/CDC
Drugs identified after suicide deaths
Tests for antidepressants and alcohol were the most likely to be positive.
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Is anxiety normal or pathological? Age of onset is key
NEW YORK – Dr. John T. Walkup reports that the time frame for signs of pathological anxiety is typically between ages 6 and 12 years.