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Inappropriate Antipsychotics Raise Pneumonia Risk in Older Adults With Parkinson Disease

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Brandon May

Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) who use inappropriate antipsychotics may be at an increased risk for pneumonia compared with patients with PD who use more appropriate atypical antipsychotics.

Divergence of Lay and Professional Conceptions of Psychiatric Disease

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Benjamin Williams

A Finnish study published in BMJ found key differences in the conceptions of psychiatric diseases among the general public, physicians, nurses, and legislators.

Rise in ADHD Diagnoses in Adults, Children From 2007 to 2016

The odds of receiving an ADHD diagnosis were increased with having an eating disorder, depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, or anxiety disorder.

Fetal Exposure to Acetaminophen May Increase Risk for ADHD, ASD

Cord biomarkers of in utero acetaminophen exposure tied to increased risk for childhood ADHD, ASD.

Bipolar Disorder Associated With Increased Risk for Parkinson Disease

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Brandon May

Published studies that included data on the risk for PD in patients with BD vs the general population without BD were included in a systematic review.

Effect of Fluoxetine on Repetitive Behaviors in Youth With Autism Unclear

Interpretation of results limited by high dropout rate, null findings of prespecified analyses.

Nourianz Now Available for Patients With Parkinson Disease Experiencing “Off” Episodes

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Steve Duffy

Nourianz is now available as an adjunctive treatment to levodopa/carbidopa in adult patients with Parkinson disease (PD) experiencing “off” episodes.

Are Antidepressants Linked to Adverse Health Outcomes?

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Emily Pond

Convincing evidence was observed for an association between SSRI use and increased risk for suicide attempt or completion in children and adolescents.

Odds of Autism Up in Children With Congenital Heart Disease

Higher odds seen for specific lesions, including atrial, ventricular septal defects.

Mental Health Conditions Common Among Individuals With Autism

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Abigail Nover

Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to identify prevalence estimates of mental health disorders in a population of individuals with autism.