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Mood changes reported in cases of methotrexate use for dermatologic disease
Neurotoxicity is a rare side effect of methotrexate use, as seen in two children treated for dermatologic disease.
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Pathological video game use can be ‘life-dominating’
SAN DIEGO – Advocate against pathological video game use as part of good health care, expert advises.
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MedPAC recommends scrapping MIPS, gets pushback from doctors
While MIPS is not perfect, doctors are not likely to be pleased by having to shift midstream.
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Who fares best after successful ECT?
PARIS – Relapse-free predictors are older age, more psychotic symptoms, and early ECT response.
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Antiseizure medication tied to improved deficits in schizophrenia
Perampanel, typically prescribed to stop epileptic seizures, appears to regulate glutamatergic neurotransmission in schizophrenia.
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Young e-cigarette users graduating to the real thing
Use of noncigarette forms of tobacco can be tantalizing.
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Behavioral issues, anorexia may presage celiac disease
Pediatricians should consider testing young children with a family history of celiac disease if there are concerns.
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Office visits have a chronic problem
Adult visits are more often for long term problems, but pediatric visits tend to be for acute conditions.
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Hormone therapy may reduce depressive symptoms in early menopause
Women in the placebo arm were more than twice as likely to score at least 16 on the Center for Epidemiologic Studies–Depression Scale.
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Early psychotherapy may predict buprenorphine treatment retention
SAN DIEGO – Psychotherapy associated with higher likelihood of sticking with buprenorphine treatment.
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APA guideline backs naltrexone, acamprosate for alcohol use disorder
Best evidence points to those two drugs for AUD patients with moderate to severe illness.