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Psychiatry General

Efavirenz Doesn't Up Depression, Suicidal Ideation in HIV-Infected

Jun 25, 2018

MONDAY, June 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- For persons living with HIV (PLHIV) in Uganda, use of efavirenz is not associated with increased risk of depression or suicidal ideation, according to a study...

Exposure to Maternal HTN May Up Risk of ASD, ADHD in Child

Jun 13, 2018

WEDNESDAY, June 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) may be associated with an increase in the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention defici...

Meds With Depression As Adverse Side Effect Commonly Used

Jun 12, 2018

TUESDAY, June 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- The estimated prevalence of using medications with depression as an adverse effect is 37.2 percent, according to a study published in the June 12 issue of th...

Cannabis for Pain, Anxiety & Depression

Jun 01, 2018

Evidence suggests that many patients are seeking natural alternatives and either requesting cannabis or initiating cannabis use on their own, says Michelle Sexton, ND. However, information is lacking ...

Major Depression in Males May Lower Chances of Conception

May 24, 2018

THURSDAY, May 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Active major depression (MD) in the male partner may lower the likelihood of pregnancy, according to a study published in the May issue of Fertility & St...

Increase in Pediatric ADHD Meds Exposures from 2000 to 2011

May 22, 2018

TUESDAY, May 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- From 2000 through 2011 there was an increase in pediatric attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication exposures reported to U.S. poison control...

Scientists Discover Brain Area Which Can Be Targeted for Patients with Schizophrenia

Sep 05, 2017

For the first time, scientists have precisely identified and targeted an area of the brain which is involved in "hearing voices," experienced by many patients with schizophrenia. They have been able t...

Risk for Bipolar Disorder Associated with Faster Aging

Jul 27, 2017

New King's College London research suggests that people with a family history of bipolar disorder may 'age' more rapidly than those without a history of the disease. The study, published in Neurops...

Artificial Intelligence That Can Shoot Down Fighter Planes Helps Treat Bipolar Disorder

Jun 27, 2017

The artificial intelligence that can blow human pilots out of the sky in air-to-air combat accurately predicted treatment outcomes for bipolar disorder, according to a new medical study by the Univers...

APA 2014: Predicting Length of Stay in Bipolar Disorder

May 08, 2014

The Particulars: Length of stay (LOS) has become an important quality measure of care. Few studies have assessed risk factors that increase LOS among inpatients with bipolar disorder. Data Breakdow...

APA 2013: Racial Differences in Bipolar & Schizophrenic ED Users

May 21, 2013

The Particulars: Previous studies have been inconclusive on whether racial differences exist in the prevalence of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It has been hypothesized that the healthcare setti...

Managing Low-Functioning Schizophrenics

Jul 26, 2012

Research suggests that one-third to one-half of patients with schizophrenia continue to experience residual symptoms or have intolerable adverse effects relating to their treatment. The effect of medi...

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