Alcohol Use Increases Mortality Risk Among Those With Cannabis Use Disorder
Study authors investigated whether adults with both cannabis and alcohol use disorders have a higher mortality risk than those with cannabis use disorder alone.
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Could Blunted Cortisol Responses Be a Biomarker for Insomnia Risk?
Individuals with no history of insomnia were recruited to participate in this study and either completed the Trier Social Stress Test or the Cold Pressor Task.
Should Prescription Opioid Use Disorder Diagnostic Criteria Consider Patient Motivations?
Investigators examined the ability of a diagnostic instrument to differentiate opioid use for pain relief from drug use motives.
FDA Rejects Pimavanserin sNDA for Alzheimer Disease Psychosis
The sNDA for Alzheimer disease psychosis included data from the phase 3 HARMONY and phase 2 Study-019 trials.
Leisure Activities Inversely Linked to Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
Leisure activities are associated with a reduced risk for dementia and Alzheimer disease.
Infliximab Not Associated With Increased Cardiovascular Risk in Bipolar Disorder
Researchers examined the effects of infliximab on cardiovascular disease risk for patients with bipolar disorder.
Home Visit Intervention Delivered by Lay Person Improves Postpartum Depressive Symptoms
The researchers investigated whether lay home visitor-delivered intervention were effective at reducing perceived stress and depressive symptoms among postpartum women.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Cognitive Decline in Women: What’s the Link?
Researchers sought to assess the association between PTSD and cognitive decline in middle-aged women over time.
Adolescent Asthma Medication Adherence: Role of Motivation, Perceived Competence
A clinical trial of urban adolescents with poorly controlled asthma explored the links between autonomous motivation, perceived competence, and medication adherence.
Use of Medication Therapy for Opioid Use Disorder Increased From 2010 to 2019
Despite some progress in expanding access to medications to treat opioid use disorder, a substantial gap between OUD prevalence and treatment receipt still exists.
Social Support May Ward Off Anxiety-Related Cognitive Decline
While several studies have examined the impact of social support on anxiety levels during the pandemic, the researchers took this 1 step further, examining living arrangements and how support from family, friends, and significant others affect mental health.
Progression from E-Cigarette to Cannabis Use Possible, Not Likely
Although previous studies have examined the association between e-cigarettes and cannabis use among teenagers, the researchers wanted more recent data given the growing popularity of vaping.
Does Genetic Predisposition to Alzheimer Disease Contribute to Midlife Depression?
Researchers sought to investigate whether depression that presents after age 50 is associated with a genetic predisposition to AD.
Opioid Alert System Reduces Dosages After Eye Surgery
Researchers also reviewed demographic associations with opioid prescriptions following ophthalmic procedures.
Risk for Complications Increased for Newborns of Mothers With Disability
Risks for neonatal complications may be increased for newborns of women with disabilities, particularly those with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Long-Term Loneliness Tied to Risk for Memory Decline
Cumulative loneliness may be a risk factor for accelerated memory decline in older adults.
Callous-Unemotional Traits Improve With Parent-Child Intervention Therapy
Researchers investigated whether parent-child interaction therapy targeting callous-unemotional traits may be effective at improving conduct problems among young children.
Cognitive Ability Influenced by Factors Throughout Lifetime
An intellectually enriching lifestyle can moderate the association between childhood cognitive ability and cognitive state in later life.
Smoking Cessation Activity Down in US Adults During Pandemic
From 2019 to 2020, there was a decrease in smoking cessation activity among US adults.
Dual Psychiatric, Substance Use Disorder Warrants Tailored Treatment
Researchers conducted a study of adults with dual diagnoses of psychiatric and substance use disorders which was published in Psychiatry Research.
Inflammation and White Matter Microstructure in Treatment-Resistant MDD
The researchers sought to examine whether inflammation and white matter microstructure play a role in treatment response in major depressive disorder.
Can Handgrip Strength Predict Cognitive Decline in Older Adults?
Researchers sought to assess whether handgrip strength was associated with a higher risk for dementia, poorer neuroimaging outcomes, and a decline in cognitive function in men and women.
Report: Ransomware Attacks Rise Sharply
Ransomware attacks now account for 25% of all data breaches, according to Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigation Report.
Monoclonal Antibodies No Better Than Placebo for Early Parkinson Disease
The monoclonal antibodies cinpanemab and prasinezumab show almost no benefit for early Parkinson disease.
Multiple Components of Socioeconomic Deprivation Contribute to Cognitive Decline
We spoke with Rebecca Edelmayer, PhD, the Alzheimer’s Association Senior Director of Scientific Engagement, about studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2022 regarding individual’s life experiences and brain health.
Are Anxiety Disorders Environmentally Transferred From Mother to Daughter?
A cross-sectional family study sought to determine if parents’ transmission of anxiety is sex specific.
Even Moderate Alcohol Consumption Tied to Cognitive Decline
Previous studies have connected high brain iron levels with Alzheimer disease, thus researchers examined if there is an association with brain iron levels and heavy alcohol use.
Effect of Heavy Alcohol Use on Self-Reported Health Status in Men vs Women With HIV
Researchers assessed the temporal relationship between alcohol use and self-reported health status among men and women with HIV infection.
Sleep Tied to Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease
Sleep behaviors are associated with the risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD).
Harmonizing Depression Severity Scales Preserves Statistical Power
Researchers analyzed the associations between categorical and continuous and harmonized measures of depression and global functioning in older adults with bipolar disorder.
Don’t Forget the Caregiver When Treating Substance Use Disorder
As the United States and Canada are in the midst of an opioid crisis, researchers examined the impact of caring for individuals with substance use disorder on family members’ physical and mental health.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Efficacious for Veterans With PTSD and Headache
In a randomized clinical trial, researchers compared cognitive behavioral therapy or cognitive processing therapy against usual treatments for posttraumatic headache comorbid with PTSD.
Family Stress Linked to Problematic Child Media Use During Pandemic
There was an association for family stressors with problematic child media use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Co-Occurring Alcohol Dependence and MDD Likely Have Greater Neuropsychological and Behavioral Effects Than Either Condition Alone
Outpatients were recruited at the Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatía (National Institute of Psychiatry) in Mexico and were evaluated for alcohol dependence and major depressive disorder.
What Effect Does the Influenza Vaccine Have on Alzheimer Disease Risk?
Using a large US claims database, researchers compared the risk for incident AD between patients with and without a prior influenza vaccination.
Virtual Reality and Aerobic Training Interventions Reduce Gaming Time in Men With Gaming Disorder
The participants in this study were randomly assigned to receive virtual reality-based training or aerobic training or no intervention.
Personalized Depression Therapy Also Curbs Anxiety
To learn more about the impact of depression therapy on anxiety symptoms, researchers conducted a randomized controlled clinical trial with teenagers to compare the results of personalized depression therapy to a program that does not match their risk factors.
Identifying Risk Factors for Alzheimer Disease: Are They Modifiable?
Ines Moreno-Gonzalez, PhD, an adjunct associate professor of neurology, explains healthy aging can help reduce lifestyle risk factors for Alzheimer disease.
Opioid Prescription May Not Impact Pain Control After Tonsillectomy
A lower default number of doses for opioid prescriptions in electronic health record systems does not appear to impact pain control among teens and young adults undergoing tonsillectomy.
Tobacco Treatment Aids Smoking Cessation for Dual Users of Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes
Tobacco treatment, such as nicotine-replacement therapy and behavioral support therapy, helps dual users of cigarettes and electronic cigarettes quit smoking.
Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improved Pregnancy-Related Stress During COVID-19 Pandemic
Pregnant women with a psychiatric disorder or receiving psychiatric medications were recruited to test the efficacy of online cognitive behavioral therapy to manage stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
High Blood Pressure, Obesity Linked to Dementia More Often in Minorities
An earlier study identified several modifiable risk factors for dementia. As the number of people living with dementia has grown, researchers decided an updated analysis was needed regarding the connection between these risk factors and dementia.
Accuracy of Predicting Treatment Failure in Internet-Delivered CBT for Insomnia
Researchers sought to establish a minimal empirically supported level of accuracy for a classifier to be clinically useful in an Adaptive Treatment Strategy and explore the relative value of input predictors.
Flu Vaccine Tied to Lower Risk for Alzheimer Disease in Older Adults
Influenza vaccination is associated with a reduced Alzheimer disease risk among older US adults.
Clinicians, Patients Have Different Perceptions About Electronic Health Record Use
A discrepancy exists between patient and practitioner experiences with and attitudes about electronic health record use.
Auriculotherapy May Improve Symptoms of Anxiety and Could Be Considered as a Complementary Treatment Strategy
Investigators at the University of Porto in Portugal searched publication databases through June 2021 for randomized controlled trials of AA for the treatment of anxiety.
Intranasal Therapy Misses Endpoint in Social Anxiety Disorder Trial
Patients received PH94B or placebo intranasally 20 minutes before an induced public speaking challenge to relieve symptoms of anxiety.
COVID-19-Related Stress, Isolation Negatively Impacts Adolescents
Stress and isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are associated with psychosocial health problems among a diverse group of adolescents.
Child Care Stress Affects Health, Work of US Health Care Workers During Pandemic
Child care stress during the pandemic is associated with anxiety, depression, burnout, intent to reduce hours, and intent to leave among health care workers.
Sleep Quality Mediates Long-Term Relationship Between Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder
For this study, community-dwelling adults were evaluated for major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and global sleep quality over an 18 year period.
Cardiovascular Complications of COVID-19 in Pregnancy Reviewed
COVID-19 infection in pregnant women is associated with worse outcomes than in women who are not pregnant.
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