Prescription Opioid Use Linked to Binge Drinking
Prescription opioid misuse is more common among binge drinkers, with the prevalence of opioid misuse increasing with binge drinking frequency.
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Exposure to Air Pollution May Affect Children’s Cognitive Abilities
Early-life exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is associated with a reduction in fundamental cognitive abilities.
Methylphenidate Beneficial in ADHD After 2 or More Years
Current guidelines include recommendations on how to prescribe methylphenidate, but lack of recommendations regarding the long-term use of the drug.
Insufficient Data to Determine Safety of Lithium During Breastfeeding
There is variability in data relating to the safety of lithium during breastfeeding.
Medications to Treat Cocaine Use Disorder: Are Any Effective?
Although some pharmacological agents may help improve abstinence and treatment retention in patients with cocaine use disorder, the majority of these drugs are ineffective for treating this condition.
Adhansia XR Soon to Be Available for ADHD
Adhansia XR (methylphenidate HCl extended-release capsules) is expected to be available as of July 15, 2019 for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in patients 6 years of age and older, according to Adlon Therapeutics.
Anxiety, Stress-Related Disorders Associated With Genetic Variants
Anxiety and stress-related phenotypes correlated with such traits as depression and obesity and smoking.
Parental Opioid Use May Increase Suicidality in Offspring
Children of parents with opioid use had a 2-fold increased risk for suicide attempts vs children of matched controls.
Costs of Brand-Name Drugs Have Risen Substantially in the United States
The growth of drug spending in the United States associated with government-protected market exclusivity is likely to continue.
Esketamine Nasal Spray Effective for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Adult patients with treatment-resistant depression showed a favorable improvement in symptoms after a course of esketamine twice-weekly for 28 days.
Naloxone Available in Only 1 in 3 Philadelphia Pharmacies
Only one-third of Philadelphia pharmacies carry naloxone nasal spray and many pharmacies require a physician’s prescription.
Job Demands, Burnout Tied to Weight Gain
Employees with heavier workloads or who are burned out are more likely to emotionally eat and exercise less.
DEA Schedules Postpartum Depression Treatment Zulresso
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has placed Zulresso (brexanolone; Sage Therapeutics), a treatment for postpartum depression, into Schedule IV of the Controlled Substances Act.
13 Reasons Why Associated With Increased Suicides Among Youths
In the first month after the release of the Netflix drama 13 Reasons Why in spring 2017, there was a 15% increase in suicides in the target audience, 10- to 19-year-olds.
Single-Component Treatments Effective for Insomnia
Stimulus control therapy and sleep restriction therapy are viable single-component treatments for chronic insomnia.
Postpartum Depression Tied to Tryptophan Metabolism
In addition to differing tryptophan plasma levels during pregnancy and postpartum periods, women with postpartum depressive symptoms have higher plasma levels of kynurenine and kynurenic acid.
Gap Between Male, Female Youth Suicide Rates Narrowing
An increase in the suicide rate among female youth has contributed to a reduction in the historically large gap in suicide rates between sexes.
Opioid Safety Initiative Can Decrease Opioid Prescriptions
The Opioid Safety Initiative has been effective for decreasing opioid prescriptions among patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.
Parkinson Disease Risk Increased in Bipolar Disorder
More frequent manic/mixed and depressive episodes were associated with an increased risk for Parkinson disease.
Poor Physical Performance Tied to Anxiety, Depression in Midlife Women
Weak physical performance on tests of the upper and lower body is associated with depressive and anxiety symptoms in midlife women.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Responsive to Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
For patients who do not respond to pharmacologic and psychological interventions, high-frequency dTMS may reduce symptomology.
Medicaid, Depression, ADHD Raise Risks for Hospitalization in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
Researchers sought to determine risk factors for hospitalization in children with atopic dermatitis.
Survey Indicates Physician Misconduct Is Underreported
Physician misconduct is being underreported and most Americans do not know where to file a complaint.
Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Rate Increased in Sexual-Minority Youth
The prevalence of non-suicidal self-injury ranged from 38.04 to 52.97 percent for sexual-minority youth between 2005 and 2017.
Childhood Trauma, Genetics Associated With Suicidal Behavior in Bipolar Disorder
A history of such childhood trauma as emotional neglect and abuse, in addition to genetic variants, are linked to suicidal behavior in individuals with bipolar disorder.
Post-ICU Depressive Symptoms Correlate With Income, Education, and Function
Moderate to severe depressive symptoms after a stay in an intensive care unit are associated with decreased income, lower education, and higher functional dependence.
PHQ-9 More Sensitive in Determining Depression in Adolescent Type 1 Diabetes
When screening for depression in adolescents with type 1 diabetes, the PHQ-9 had a higher sensitivity compared with the PROMIS questionnaire.
Jornay PM, an ADHD Med Dosed in the Evening, Now Available
The treatment utilizes a proprietary drug delivery platform which consists of 2 functional film coatings: the first layer delays the initial drug release for up to 10 hours and the second layer helps control the release rate of the active ingredient throughout the day.
Perinatal Maternal Depression Linked to Child Brain Development at 10 Years
Perinatal maternal depressive symptoms were consistently associated with brain development in offspring at age 10 years.
Exercise, Behavioral Treatment Improve Outcomes in Comorbid T2D and Depression
Exercise and cognitive behavioral therapy can improve depression outcomes in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Many Buprenorphine Prescribers Not Offering New Appointments
For callers reporting heroin use, many buprenorphine prescribers do not offer new appointments or rapid access to buprenorphine.
No Medical Malpractice Cases Identified in Direct-to-Consumer Telemedicine
There were no medical malpractice claims against direct-to-consumer telemedicine professionals or services among the reported cases identified in this study.
Rate of Opioid Prescriptions High for Teens, Young Adults in ED
For adolescents and young adults, the rate of opioid prescribing in emergency departments is high.
Non-Somatic PHQ-9 Items Accurately Identify Major Depressive Disorder in Patients With Cancer
Somatic items on the PHQ-9 questionnaire show less discriminatory value than the non-somatic items when identifying major depressive disorder.
Weight-Based Teasing Linked to Gain in BMI, Fat Mass for Youth
For youth with or at risk for overweight, weight-based teasing (WBT) is associated with a greater gain in body mass index (BMI) and fat mass.
High Costs Associated With Physician Burnout in US
High costs are associated with physician turnover and reduced clinical hours attributed to burnout.
Bullying Intervention May Improve Outcomes in High-Risk Adolescents
A cognitive behavioral therapy-based intervention was associated with reductions in conduct problems, suicidality, and emotional symptoms in high-risk adolescents.
Stepped Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder Benefits Patients With HIV
Integrated stepped alcohol treatment (ISAT) reduces alcohol consumption in patients with HIV and a known drinking problem.
Racial and Economic Disparities in Buprenorphine Prescriptions
Buprenorphine treatment may be more available to individuals who are white, use self-pay, or have private insurance.
Adolescent Depression Scale Retains Validity Across Sex, Marital Status
Current research signifies the validity and fairness of the Kutcher Adolescent Depression Scale for assessing depression among adolescents, regardless of their marital status or sex.
Biomarkers May Predict Suicide Risk During Antidepressant Treatment
Messenger RNA and MicroRNA can be used as viable predictors of suicidal behavior.
Treating MDD in Older Patients: Adverse Effects of Drug Therapy Assessed
Findings of the study revealed that the frequency of adverse events compared with placebo was statistically similar in patients receiving SSRIs but was higher in patients taking SNRIs.
Most Patients at High Risk of Opiate Overdose Are Not Prescribed Naloxone
Patients at high risk of opioid overdose rarely receive prescriptions for naloxone, despite many interactions with the health care system.
Regulation of Intestinal Microbiota Beneficial for Anxiety
Regulation of the intestinal microbiota appears to be effective for improving anxiety symptoms, with nonprobiotic interventions performing better than probiotic interventions.
Alleviating Burdensome Beliefs Through a Care Ethics Approach
Researchers suggest a care ethics approach to address specific needs of patients who struggle with thoughts of being a burden to others.
Physician Impairment: Rehabilitation, Reintegration, and Patient Safety
The ACP has issued a position paper that examines the professional duties and principles that should guide the response of colleagues and the profession to physician impairment.
Can OCD Symptom Alleviation in the Early Postpartum Period Be Predicted?
OCD symptoms alleviation during the postpartum period was associated with hyperthymic temperament and a history of decreased OCD symptoms following a previous birth.
Work Burnout, Gaming Addiction Classified as Diseases by WHO
Both conditions will be included in the 11th edition of the WHO International Classification of Diseases.
The FDA Seeks Your Feedback on New Measure for Fixed-Quantity Blister Packaging for Opioids
The US Food and Drug Administration is seeking feedback from healthcare professionals on its proposal to offer fixed-quantity blister packaging for a select number of opioid medications.
Unreported Clinical Trials Threaten Credibility of Published Studies
When results from large trials go unreported, a substantial volume of clinical evidence remains undisclosed.
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