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Clinical factors drive hospitalization after self-harm
Identifying subgroups of suicidal patients in the ED might help refine treatment and prevention.
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Youths have strong opinions on language about body weight
The language we use around this sensitive topic is important, as youths are acutely aware that words have a direct impact on their mental health...
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What are the risk factors for Mohs surgery–related anxiety?
“Routinely recommending consultations may not be the best approach for improving anxiety outcomes,” the study authors wrote.
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Overdose deaths up 81% in pregnant, postpartum women
Pregnancy-associated overdose deaths were most pronounced in 2020 with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Strong two-way link between epilepsy and depression
The increased risks of depression following epilepsy, and vice versa, are sustained over a much more extended time period than previously shown....
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Pediatric emergencies associated with unnecessary testing: AAP
Several common pediatric conditions do not require diagnostic tests.
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Confirmed: Amyloid, tau levels rise years before Alzheimer’s onset
A new study builds on previous research by examining changes in cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers over longer periods than had been done previously...
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Virtual yoga program appears to improve IBS symptoms, fatigue, stress
“With advances around the gut microbiome and the evolving science on the brain-gut axis, mind-body interventions could offer a therapeutic option...
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Analysis of doctors’ EHR email finds infrequent but notable hostility
Researchers were struck by the hostility of negative sentiment in some emails to physicians.
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Buprenorphine linked with lower risk for neonatal harms than methadone
The risk of adverse maternal outcomes was similar between the two treatments, according to a large study.
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Don’t call me ‘Dr.,’ say some physicians – but most prefer the title
Doctor says getting on a first-name basis with his patients is integral to delivering the best care.