US Supreme Court Strikes Down Challenge to Affordable Care Act
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Impulsive Behavior Linked to Substance Use Disorder
With substance use disorders being associated with high impulsivity and sensation seeking, this study aimed to clarify whether impulsivity-related traits and sensation seeking predict substance-related problems.
New Drug Product: Qelbree
This slideshow show drug information for Qelbree. Click here for the complete Qelbree monograph.
Short-Course Zuranolone Looks Promising for MDD Treatment
Zuranolone is an investigational 2-week, once-daily oral treatment for adults with major depressive disorder.
New York Lifts Pandemic Restrictions
New York state has reached a milestone of having at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose in 70 percent of its residents and joined California in lifting many pandemic restrictions on Tuesday.
Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination ID’d Among Health Employees
Among health care system employees, there are considerable disparities in COVID-19 vaccination rates by race/ethnicity and occupation.
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms and Secondhand Smoke Exposure Among Children
There have not been very many studies which examined the association between secondhand smoke and ADHD symptoms in children. Thus, the researchers sought to evaluate whether or not there is a relationship between the two.
Little Evidence for the Long-Term Efficacy of Sleep Medication Among Women in Midlife
With the use of sleep medication increasing, little is known about the long-term benefits of these medications. The researchers compared reductions in sleep difficulties across a large cohort of women who used and did not use prescription sleep medication.
Bluetooth Is Useful, Ubiquitous, and an Invitation to Hackers
Bluetooth is potentially susceptible to attack because it allows different devices to communicate over the air, according to a cybersecurity expert.
Mindfulness Programs Appear to Improve Emotional Distress Symptoms Among Patients With Rheumatic Disease
Researchers compared the effectiveness of full-length vs brief mindfulness training programs for improving anxiety among patients with rheumatic disease.
Stressors of Integrating Work, Life Higher for Female Faculty
The stressors of integrating work and life are higher among female than male faculty and were more noticeable since the COVID-19 pandemic.
California Lifts Most COVID-19 Restrictions
However, reopening does not mean the pandemic is over, and some public health measures will still be in place for ‘mega events’
Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients With MS
The STOP-Bang Questionnaire may be an effective tool in screening patients with multiple sclerosis for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.
Person-Centered Experiential Therapy Comparable to CBT for Depression Treatment
Given the current need to increase access to depression treatment, researchers conducted a pragmatic, randomized, non-inferiority trial to compare person-centered experiential therapy (PCET) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Hospital’s COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
A lawsuit brought by a group of Houston Methodist employees over the hospital’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy was dismissed by a federal judge.
NSAIDs Better Than Codeine for Outpatient Postoperative Pain
For adult outpatients, use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is associated with better pain scores and better global assessments.
AMA Plan to Fight Racism Criticized by Some Members
The American Medical Association is facing backlash from some of its members over a plan to fight racism and bias in medicine.
Text Message Vaping Intervention May Help Young Adults Quit
The researchers’ goal was to determine the effectiveness of a text message program vs only assessment for vaping cessation among young adults.
Flotation-REST Provides No Long-Term Improvement in Chronic Pain
The investigator’s objective was to determine whether 5 flotation-restricted environmental stimulation therapy (REST) sessions alleviate chronic pain.
Three FDA Advisers Quit Over Agency Approval of Aduhelm
Three members of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee have resigned after the agency this week approved a new drug for Alzheimer disease despite a lack of strong proof that it provides any benefits to patients.
Links Explored for ADHD Meds, Externalizing Symptoms, Child Suicidality
For children with externalizing symptoms, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication treatment is associated with less suicidality.
Virtual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Shown Effective for Kids and Teens with Social Anxiety Disorder
In a single-masked randomized clinical trial, the researchers compared therapist-guided internet-delivered CBT with therapist-guided internet-delivered supportive therapy for children and adolescents given a principal diagnosis of social anxiety disorder.
Fewer Naloxone Prescriptions Filled During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The researchers analyzed the trends in naloxone prescriptions filled during the COVID-19 pandemic in the US and compared these with trends in opioid and overall prescriptions.
UnitedHealthcare Delays New Policy on Emergency Department Visits
Under intense pressure, UnitedHealthcare says it will wait until the COVID-19 pandemic is over before implementing a new policy to stop paying for emergency department visits that it considers nonurgent.
Inhaled Nitrous Oxide Explored for Treatment-Resistant Depression
For treatment-resistant major depression (TRMD), 25 percent nitrous oxide has comparable efficacy to 50 percent nitrous oxide, with a lower rate of adverse effects.
Houston Methodist Suspends Nearly 200 Workers Who Refuse COVID-19 Vaccines
Nearly 200 employees of the Houston Methodist hospital system in Texas have been suspended without pay for refusing to get COVID-19 vaccines.
What Does the Future of the Mental Health Pandemic Hold?
With health experts across the country agreeing we are in the midst of a mental health pandemic, psychiatrist Aaron M. Hawkins, MD offers his view about the current state and the future of mental health in the United States.
Patients Report Higher Treatment Satisfaction with Depot Buprenorphine Than With Sublingual Buprenorphine
As patient-reported outcomes in the treatment of opioid dependence can differ between subcutaneously administered depot buprenorphine and daily sublingual buprenorphine, the researchers compared patient satisfaction between depot buprenorphine and sublingual buprenorphine in adult outpatients with opioid dependence.
Comparing Mental Health Outcomes During COVID-19 With the Blitz
After the Blitz, as a means of promoting resilience among the citizens, politicians fostered a narrative that the UK was a nation untouched by post-traumatic illness.
Poor Sleep Quality and Short Sleep Duration Associated With Increased Risk for Osteoporosis
Using the 2005 to 2010 NHANES, the researchers examined the association between osteoporosis risk and the effect of sleep quality and duration in adults.
Buprenorphine Rx Activity Varies Widely Among Clinicians
Less than 5 percent of prescribers account for half of all buprenorphine treatment in the country
Digital Intervention Improves Depression With Comorbid Hypertension, Diabetes Over Short Term
The researchers studied the effectiveness of a digital intervention in reducing depressive symptoms among patients with diabetes and/or hypertension.
Treatments for Somatization and Functional Disability Improves QoL in Children With IBS
Researchers compared the associations between abdominal pain and psychosocial distress with health-related quality-of-life in children with IBS.
Recent Increase Seen in COVID-19-Linked Hospitalization for Teens
COVID-19-associated hospitalization rates increased recently for adolescents, and a considerable proportion of those hospitalized were admitted to the intensive care unit.
Prevalence of E-Cigarette Use High Among US Students
Current electronic cigarette use, frequent use, and flavored e-cigarette use is high among high school and middle school students in the United States.
High Mental Burden, Exhaustion for New Mothers During Nationwide COVID-19 Lockdown Periods
The researchers sought to understand how COVID-19 lockdowns affect maternal mental health.
Aduhelm Gets Accelerated Approval for Alzheimer Disease
The treatment, which is administered as a monthly intravenous infusion, binds to aggregated β-amyloid and promotes removal of amyloid from the brain.
Burden of Depressive Symptoms High in T1D, T2D in Developing Countries
The researchers evaluated the prevalence and risk factors for depressive symptoms in patients with diabetes using data from an international study to glean information about people in developing countries.
Researchers Look at the Question: Is PTSD Overdiagnosed?
Researched debated whether posttraumatic stress disorder has been overdiagnosed or underdiagnosed and discussed the respective consequences to public health, society, and individual patients.
Surgical Caffeine Unlikely To Reduce Early Postoperative Opioid Consumption
RCT findings reveal intraoperative caffeine’s potential to reduce opioid consumption and improve recovery after surgery.
The Power of Touch: How Physical Contact Can Reshape the Clinical Exam ─ Part II
We continue discussing the power of touch and how has it played into the history of clinical treatment as well as our current reality.
Cataract Surgeries Down in Those Diagnosed With Alzheimer Disease
The rate of cataract surgeries is substantially lower among older adults newly diagnosed with Alzheimer disease compared with their peers without AD.
Severe Glycemic Events in T1D May Raise Risk for Dementia
Severe hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic events are associated with an increased risk for dementia among older adults with type 1 diabetes
Decline in Births Linked to COVID-19 Pandemic Societal Shutdown
There was an initial decline in births in association with the COVID-19 pandemic societal lockdown, but a birth volume surge is anticipated in summer 2021.
Donanemab Therapy Modestly Reduces Cognitive and Functional Decline Among Patients With Early Alzheimer Disease
The accumulation of amyloid-β (Aβ) peptide is a sign of Alzheimer disease (AD). The researchers investigated donanemab, an antibody that targets a modified form of deposited Aβ, as a method for treating early AD.
Interacting With Therapy Dogs Improves College Students’ Executive Functioning
The researchers’ goal was to determine if and how a university-based animal-assisted program improves students’ cognitive skills and which students benefit.
NIH Starts Trial Assessing ‘Mix and Match’ COVID-19 Vaccine Approach
There is a new clinical trial underway to assess the safety and effectiveness of mixing different types of booster shots in adults who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
BNT162b2 Vaccine Safe, Effective for Teens Aged 12 to 15 Years
The BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for adolescents aged 12 to 15 years.
WHO Approves Second Chinese COVID-19 Vaccine
China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use in adults 18 years and older, the World Health Organization says.
Life After Medicine: Doctors on How They’ve Tackled Retirement
We speak to two doctors about life after hanging up their white coats.
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