Compliance With FDA Reporting Guidelines for Clinical Trials Is Low, Not Improving
Cohort study data from 2018 to 2019 suggest poor compliance with the US Food and Drug Administration reporting requirements for clinical trial sponsors.
General Psychiatry
Opioid Overprescribing Observed Among Patients With Depression, Bipolar Disorder
Given the increased risk for opioid-related problems among patients with psychiatric diagnoses, the investigators advised a more cautious approach to prescribing that integrates expertise from mental health clinicians.
Health and Psychological Well-Being in Patients With Hemophilia
Patients with hemophilia were found to experience worse general health but higher levels of psychological well-being compared with individuals in the control arm.
Telepsychiatry Services Expand Access to Behavioral Health Care
Two studies show the successful use of telepsychiatry services in different settings.
High Clinical Trial Attrition Rates for Depression Intervention Apps
The findings point to major concerns about high dropout rates and study bias in the field of research on smartphone apps for depressive symptom treatment.
Caregivers Are in Need of Better Health Care Coverage, Access
Unpaid adult caregivers are at higher risk for not having insurance and putting off necessary health services due to cost.
Health Disparities in Rural America: Current Challenges and Future Solutions
Rural America is falling behind in many of the top health categories, including heart disease, cancer, and lower life expectancy.
Troriluzole No Better Than Placebo in Generalized Anxiety Disorder Study
Results showed a mean change from baseline of -9.28 points (95% CI, -10.23 to -8.32) on the HAM-A total score in patients treated with troriluzole compared with -9.35 points (95% CI, -10.34 to -8.36) with placebo (P =.917).
How Does Shift Work Influence Sleep and Mental Health?
The stresses and sleep disturbances of shift work can lead to major mental health issues, as well as workplace challenges, including safety concerns and poor on-the-job performance.
Common Bedfellows: Sleep Disturbances and Psychiatric Disorders
There is an emerging view that sleep disorders are not merely symptoms of psychiatric conditions; instead there may be a complex, bidirectional relationship between psychiatric and sleep disorders.
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