Gamma Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation and Mood, Cognition in Major Depressive Disorder
Patients received 40 Hz gamma tACS to provide data on the use of varying stimulation periods.
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Diabetes, CVD, and Mood Disorders Prevalent in Patients With Palmoplantar Plaque Psoriasis
The relationship of palmoplantar plaque psoriasis and comorbidities known to be associated with generalized plaque psoriasis were examined.
Inverted U-Shaped Link Seen for Sleep Duration, Cognitive Decline
There is an inverted U-shaped association between sleep duration and global cognitive decline.
Staying on Antidepressants During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Obstetric Complications, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders
Women who stopped antidepressant treatment during pregnancy and resumed in the following weeks had a rebound effect of increased prescription of benzodiazepines and anxiolytics.
Survey Results Link COVID-19 Pandemic to Insomnia in French Adults
Ongoing COVID-19 studies may not be paying attention to the risk factors of insomnia. In this study, the prevalence of insomnia and its contributing factors in a general public sample was documented.
Timing of Gender-Affirming Care Linked to Mental Health
For gender-incongruent youth presenting for gender-affirming medical care, late pubertal stage and older age are associated with worse mental health.
Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Reduced Symptoms of Insomnia in Norwegian Adults
This study investigated the effect of a fully automated dCBT program on insomnia severity, sleep–wake patterns, sleep medication use, and daytime impairment.
Proteomic Expression Profiles May Allow for Risk Stratification for Psychotic Disorders or Psychotic Episodes
This study investigates whether proteomic biomarkers may aid in the prediction of the transition to psychotic disorder in the clinical high-risk state and adolescent psychotic experiences in the general population.
Emotional Memory Retrieval Prior to Electroconvulsive Therapy in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
Can emotional memory retrieval just prior to electroconvulsive therapy sessions improve the outcome of ECT in patients with major depressive disorder?
Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Dependent on Insurance Status
Pregnancy and insurance status were significant barriers to obtaining appointments for opioid use disorder treatment.
ADHD Prevalence Higher Among Blacks Than US Population
Black individuals may be at higher risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder than the general US population.
Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Poor Sleep Quality in Older Adults
This study points to potential differences in how social isolation and loneliness may affect — and reflect — health and wellbeing for older adults.
SSRI Use Resolves Depression, Increases Recurrent Stroke Risk After ICH
SSRI use after intracerebral hemorrhage may resolve depression symptoms, but also increases patients’ risk for recurrent stroke.
Depressive Symptoms in Peripheral Artery Disease May Be Associated With Poorer Health Status
A substantial percentage of women with peripheral artery disease reported having depressive symptoms.
Substance Use Disorder Linked to Increased Risk for COVID-19
Substance use disorder is associated with a higher risk for COVID-19 than that seen in the general population, as well as worse outcomes.
mRNA Expression Signatures for Identifying Response to Antidepressant Therapies
Investigators examined the mRNA signature foundation associated with the pro-inflammatory phenotype of depression, along with the differential signatures linked to depression subtypes and the impact of antidepressant agents.
Meta-Analysis Links PTSD to Increased Dementia Risk
Risk up in veterans and general population, remains significant after exclusion of high-bias studies
Teen Exposure to Bisphenol-A Associated With ADHD
An increased risk of ADHD-related behaviors was associated with exposure to select phthalates. Associations were strongest for phthalates with antiandrogenic activity.
COVID-19: Physical Activity May Improve Well-Being During Quarantine
This study is the first quantitative verification of a link between engagement in physical activity and resilience, positive affect, and depressive symptoms in older adults within COVID-19 restrictions.
Intermittent Negative Pressure Therapy May Help Sleep Apnea Sufferers Feel More Rested
Evaluating the effects of iNAP® on subjective daytime sleepiness in middle-aged patients with moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
H1N1 Vaccine Exposure During Fetal Life Not Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Fetal exposure to the H1N1 vaccine is not associated with an increased risk for autism spectrum disorder or autistic disorder in children.
Individuals With a High Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease Have Altered Sleep Patterns
Is there a causal relationship between depressive disorders and late-life neurodegenerative diseases? Or, is their co-occurrence due to confounding or common risk factors, such as aging?
High Childhood Neighborhood Quality, Friendship Scores: Less Adult Depression
Higher childhood neighborhood quality and childhood friendliness scores have been shown to be significantly associated with a lower risk for the development of depressive symptoms in adults.
Sleep Wearables Generate Stable Estimates
Most wearable devices used by consumers lack requisite validation. Current widespread usage necessitates an examination of their performance.
Pharmacogenetic Testing: Does it Improve Therapy in Patients With MDD?
Testing for genetic variants may allow clinicians to predict how patients with major depressive disorder metabolize antidepressants.
Mindfulness-Based Program Found to Reduce Stress and Anxiety Among Healthcare Professionals
Untreated stress amongst healthcare professionals can lead to a multitude of issues while prolonged stress can contribute to burnout. In order to ensure the safety of both clinicians and patients, effective and feasible interventions are needed for individuals and organizations.
Behavioral Program Improves Chronic Pain Outcomes in Substance Use Disorder
Behavioral management of chronic pain may improve addiction treatment outcomes.
Oral Antiandrogens Found to Increase Dementia Risk
In a study, only androgen deprivation therapy with oral antiandrogens were associated with an increased risk for dementia and Alzheimer disease.
People With Depression at Increased Risk of Cannabis Use
The use of cannabis in the past month among US adults with depression increased from 2005 to 2016.
Nonpsychotic Mental Disorder in Teens Linked to Later MI Risk
Having a nonpsychotic mental disorder in adolescence is associated with increased risk of subsequent myocardial infarction, with stress resilience partially attenuating the association.
Dementia May Contribute to More Deaths Than Previously Thought
The US mortality burden associated with dementia may be underestimated by vital statistics.
Psychiatric Symptoms in Childhood May Predict Health-Related Behaviors in Adolescence
Study findings suggest that mental health during childhood and adolescence was associated with future health behaviors.
Effect of Social Isolation on Health in Older Adults: Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Results from a NASEM report on social isolation & loneliness in older adults provides insight into challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brain Scan May Guide Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Brain scans may predict which type of therapy will be most effective for obsessive-compulsive disorder in teens and adults.
Nighttime Device Use Associated With Insomnia in Young Adults
In young adults, the use of electronic devices was found to contribute to insomnia symptoms more than mood disturbance, age, and biological sex.
The Rising Incidence of Burnout Among Mental Health Professionals
Burnout is on the rise among psychiatrists. Explore the driving factors behind this trend and learn key interventions to avoid its negative effects.
Examining Traffic Fatalities Following Legalization of Recreational Cannabis
Researchers believe traffic fatalities may have increased in Colorado due to the state’s cannabis tourism industry, which is not as robust in Washington State.
Anxiety Sensitivity Mediates Effects of Depression, Anxiety on Opioid Misuse in Chronic Pain
Anxiety sensitivity may mediate the indirect effect of anxiety and depressive symptoms on opioid misuse in those with chronic pain.
Program Improves Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy in HIV Care
The Targeting Effective Analgesia in Clinics for HIV intervention is a promising strategy for improving adherence to opioid prescribing guidelines among HIV care providers and their patients on chronic opioid therapy.
Genomic Data May Unlock Clues to Prevent Depression
Using phenotypic and genomic data from more than 100,000 participants, researchers systematically screened and validated a wide range of potential modifiable factors for depression.
Recovery Protocol Reduces Opioid Use After Elective Neurosurgery
Enhanced recovery after surgery protocols can reduce postoperative use of opioids in patients undergoing elective spine and peripheral nerve surgical procedures.
Escitalopram Reduces Symptoms of Anxiety in Adolescents With Generalized Anxiety Disorder
For adolescents with generalized anxiety disorder, escitalopram reduces symptoms of anxiety.
The Psychology of Collecting Debt: How to Get Patients to Pay Their Bills
By connecting on a personal level, medical practices may have better results in getting patients to settle their accounts.
About Half of Waivered Clinicians Prescribe Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder
About half of waivered clinicians prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder and most treat at levels below their patient limits.
Snoring Predicts Risk of Cerebral Events in Patients With OSA and CVD
Snoring is associated with increased risk of cerebral events in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and established cardiovascular disease.
Feeling Dizzy Upon Standing May Point to Later Dementia
Systolic orthostatic hypotension and variability in visit-to-visit seated systolic blood pressure postural change are associated with greater dementia risk.
Widespread Mask Use Could Save 70,000 Lives in the US by December 1
There could be another 134,000 COVID-19 deaths in the United States by Dec. 1 if no new prevention measures are introduced, and the number of deaths could be much higher if rules are relaxed.
Study Identifies Risk Factors for Psychotic-Like Experiences in Children
Research implicates environmental risk factors, including correlates of urbanicity, deprivation, and environmental toxins, in psychotic-like experiences in school-aged children.
An Overview of Psychiatric Comorbidities in Rheumatoid Arthritis
A deeper insight into the burden of psychiatric comorbidities in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
CNS-Active Meds Often Prescribed for Older Adults With Dementia
Patients with dementia are frequently prescribed central nervous system-active medications.
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