General Psychiatry

GENERAL PSYCHIATRY

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SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies Detected in 13.7 Percent of NYC HCPs

Among health care providers in the New York City area, 13.7 percent have SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, a rate similar to adults randomly tested in New York state.

Health Plans Not Implementing Prior Authorization Reforms

Physicians say prior authorization continues to interfere with patient care and can lead to adverse clinical consequences.

Overscreening for Cancer Common Among Older Adults

Almost half of older U.S. adults report being screened for colorectal, cervical, or breast cancer beyond recommended upper age limits, particularly women living in metropolitan areas.

Sleep Disorders: Treatments

Prescription drugs for the treatment of various sleep disorders including insomnia, narcolepsy, non-24-hour sleep disorder, and restless leg syndrome.

Early-Life Adversity Associated With Accelerated Biological Aging

Links vary by adversity type; threat-related early-life adversity tied to accelerated pubertal development

FDA to Review Tasimelteon for Smith-Magenis Syndrome

Brian Park, PharmD

The applications are supported by positive results from a double-masked, 4-week, pivotal phase 2/3 clinical trial that compared the effects of tasimelteon to placebo in 25 patients with SMS.

Postpartum depression declining but still relevant

Gaps Identified in Postpartum Depression Screening

Michelle Lampariello

Researchers explored provider screening practices in primary care, women’s health, and well-child clinics to determine if barriers exist in meeting postpartum depression screening guidelines.