Genetic Influences on Autism Spectrum Disorders
New technologies and methodological approaches are starting to elucidate the relationship between DNA and complex human behavior.
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Marriage May Protect Against Risk of Alcohol Use Disorder
A direct causal link has been established between marital status and lower risk for development of alcohol use disorder.
Discussing Suicide With Maria Oquendo, MD, APA President-Elect
Maria Oquendo, MD, president-elect of the American Psychiatric Association, discusses her goals for the association.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Effective for Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Findings from 2 studies establish transcranial magnetic stimulation as a safe, effective and durable treatment option.
Immune Activation and Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia
Study provides further evidence for the effects of inflammation on executive function in patients with schizophrenia.
Childhood Trauma, Not Impulsivity, Linked With Suicide Attempts
These findings contradict previous data that impulsivity is a risk factor for suicide attempts.
Long-Term Use More Likely With Opioids vs NSAIDs for Low Back Pain
Researchers identified patterns of opioid and NSAID use among patients with low back pain.
Factors Influencing ADHD Persistence Into Adulthood Identified
More than 50% of youth with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder will have persistence of the condition into adulthood.
Advanced Maternal Age Associated With Increased Odds of OCD in Offspring
There is a greater risk of OCD in children born to older mothers but not older fathers.
Study Identifies Barriers to Prevention for Depression
Nearly one-fifth of adolescents will have experienced a major depressive episode by the time they reach adulthood.
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