Maternal Rheumatoid Arthritis Associated With Higher Risk for Offspring Autism Spectrum Disorder
In a prospective population-based study, researchers studied the link between maternal rheumatoid arthritis and offspring autism spectrum disorder.
PTSD Symptoms Worsen Over 6 Months for Firearm Injury Survivors
Researchers examined the mental health symptoms and health-related quality of life of firearm injury survivors 1 and 6 month(s) after injury.
Perceived Access to Firearms Higher in Teenagers With Depression, Suicidality
Researchers conducted a probability-based, cross-sectional web survey to estimate the prevalence of firearm possession and access among high school-aged teenagers with recent depression and/or lifetime history of suicidality.
US Surgeon General Warns That Social Media Can Harm Adolescents’ Mental Health
Researchers report on the US Surgeon General, Murthy’s, MD, warnings about the risks of social media use on today’s youth.
Using Nutrition as Medicine for Mental Health
Expert discusses identifying and managing nutrient deficiencies or eating habits that can contribute to mental health conditions including depression and anxiety.
Psychiatric Disorders in Adolescents With T1DM Linked to Worse Educational Outcomes
Researchers aimed to examine the educational outcomes of those with T1D with psychiatric disorders and those without.
Opvee Nasal Spray Approved for Treatment of Opioid Overdose
Researchers report on the approval of Opvee nasal spray for the emergency treatment of known or suspected overdose induced by natural or synthetic opioids in adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older.
Open-Label Placebo Improves Patient Retention in Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Researchers investigated the effect of conditioned open-label placebo on methadone treatment, retention, withdrawal, and other measures.
Choline Supplementation May Improve Cognitive Function in Hypertension, Frailty
Researchers sought to assess the effects of choline on endothelial dysfunction, a marker of hypertension and frail aging.
Clinical Instability and Severity May Be a Marker for Psychiatric Hospitalization
Researchers assessed whether clinical severity and instability, during a 2-month period, were predictors of later risk for psychiatric hospitalization within the next 6 months.
Racial, Ethnic Differences Identified in Receipt of Medications to Treat Opioid Use Disorder
Researchers assessed Medicare claims data from 2016 to 2019 for a random 40% sample of fee-for-service beneficiaries who were of Black, Hispanic, or White populations.
Poor Verbal Memory Increases Risk for Psychiatric Hospitalization
Researchers examined the role of neurocognitive impairments on psychiatric hospitalizations and sociodemographic conditions.
Sex Differences in Cognitive Impairment Identified in Schizophrenia and Tardive Dyskinesia
Researchers recruited 496 patients with schizophrenia and 362 controls to examine sex differences in cognitive performance in patients with schizophrenia and tardive dyskinesia.
Anxiety and Depression May Increase Adverse Event Risk After First MI
A study was conducted to determine the effect of anxiety and depression on cardiovascular outcomes following first MI.
Higher HbA1c Levels May Increase Dementia Risk in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers sought to identify the optimal glycemic targets associated with reduced dementia risk in older people with type 2 diabetes.
Do Legal Limits on Opioid Prescriptions Affect Prescribing Practices?
A North Carolina law, the Strengthen Opioid Misuse Prevention (STOP) Act, has significantly changed clinicians’ opioid prescribing behavior.
Low-Dose Copper IUD Effectively Prevents Pregnancy in Phase 3 Trial
Researchers investigated the contraceptive efficacy of the Copper IUD through 3 years of use, as assessed by the Pearl Index. The investigation is ongoing and effectiveness through 5 years will be later assessed.
Causal Link Identified for Alzheimer Disease, Generalized Epilepsy
Researchers examined the association between genetic predisposition to Alzheimer disease (AD), cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers of AD, and epilepsies with 2-sample, bidirectional Mendelian randomization methods.
Ready for Retirement? Financial Planning for Physicians
It is never too early to start planning for retirement, especially for people entering the medical field.
Higher Physical Activity Level Inversely Linked to Parkinson Disease in Women
Researchers examined the association between time-varying physical activity and Parkinson disease.
Nearly 1 in 5 Adults May Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Researchers examined the prevalence and determinants of OSA among participants in the French population-based CONSTANCES cohort and being treated for sleep apnea or screened for OSA.
Lesbian, Bisexual Women Have Lower Cardiovascular Health Scores
Researchers examined the association of Life’s Essential 8 and Life’s Simple 7 cardiovascular health scores with sexual minority status.
Burn Injuries Can Occur From E-Cigarette Smoking While on Supplemental Oxygen
Researchers characterized burn injuries from e-cigarettes while on oxygen therapy using data from the National Burn Repository from 2013 to 2016.
What Impact Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Have on Mental Health?
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected mental health over the last few years, and who was particularly affected?
Risks Associated With COVID-19 Pandemic Caused Anxiety Among Patients With Cancer
Patients with cancer reported concerns about the risks that COVID-19 poses to themselves and their family, how delayed care might affect their outcomes, and the social and economic impacts of the pandemic.
Most Melatonin Gummy Products Contain More Melatonin, CBD Than Labeled Quantity
Researchers assessed the actual quantity of melatonin and cannabidiol in melatonin products compared with the quantities listed on the labels.
Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder Report More Suicidal Ideation and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury
Investigators evaluated the presence and intensity of lifetime and recent instances of suicidal ideation and nonsuicidal self-injury among adolescents without intellectual disability, including youth with and without autism spectrum disorder.
Domestic Abuse Associated With Higher Risk for New Atopic Disease
Researchers examined the association between exposure to domestic violence and abuse and the subsequent development of atopy.
Transgender, Non-Binary, Gender-Diverse Identification Not Tied to Worse Pregnancy Outcomes
Researchers analyzed all deliveries to identify pregnancy outcomes for patients with male gender at the time of delivery, which included trans people.
Low Participation in Cancer Screening Identified in Patients With Severe Mental Illness
Researchers examined associations between severe mental illness and participation in bowel, breast and cervical cancer screening.
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