Parent-Targeted Intervention Can Up Communication With Teens
Intervention increased adolescent-reported frequency of parent-teen communication about sex, alcohol
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Neurology
VA Mental Health Initiative Linked to Improved Access to Care
Addition of mental health specialists at primary care clinics increased utilization but also cost
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Mental Health Burden Increased for Gender-Minority College Students
Odds of having at least one mental health problem greater for GM versus cisgender students
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Periop Covert Stroke ID’d in 7 Percent of Older Surgery Patients
Perioperative covert stroke tied to increased risk for cognitive decline one year after surgery
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Antipsychotic Rx Patterns in Children With ADHD Concerning
Mental health comorbidities associated with antipsychotic treatment in only half of this group
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One in Seven Internal Medicine Residents Report Being Bullied
International graduates, lower-performing residents, non-native English speakers most likely to report bullying
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Traumatic Brain Injury May Up Risk for Suicide in Veterans
Degree of severity can influence link between TBI and risk for suicide, risk for suicide by firearm
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TSH Elevated in 6 Percent of Psychiatrically Hospitalized Youth
Elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone linked to recent weight gain, treatment with benzodiazepines
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Evidence Supports Meds Used for Pain Relief in Pediatric Migraine
But evidence insufficient to assess impact of many treatments to reduce headache frequency in youth
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‘Miracle Mineral Solution’ Is No Miracle Cure, FDA Warns
When mixed, the solution develops into a dangerous bleach
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Seniors With Dementia at Home Have More Medical Needs
Older adults living at home also more likely to be members of disadvantaged populations
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Methylphenidate Tx Tied to Brain Changes in Boys With ADHD
White matter changes seen after four months of MPH versus placebo in boys, but not men, with ADHD
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BP From Midlife to Late Life Tied to Risk for Subsequent Dementia
Smaller increase in cerebral white matter lesion volume seen with intensive blood pressure treatment
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Psychotherapy Alone First Line of Treatment for Depressed Youth
Adding fluoxetine to cognitive behavioral therapy did not further reduce depressive symptoms
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Blood Pressure, Cerebrovascular Disease & Alzheimer’s Disease
While hypertension is a known risk factor for stroke, less is known about the association of...
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Vitamin D Tied to Falls, Nonmotor Symptoms in Parkinson Disease
No association seen between bone mineral density, vitamin D in patients with Parkinson disease
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Excess Caffeine May Be a Trigger for Episodic Migraine Headaches
Three or more servings of caffeinated beverages associated with higher odds for headache that day
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ADHD May Increase Risk of Premature Death
Psychiatric comorbidity plays key role for all-cause and cause-specific associations with death in adults
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Major Surgery Linked to Lasting Change in Cognitive Trajectory
Major surgery on average tied to additional decline equivalent to less than five months of cognitive aging
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Better CV Health in Midlife Tied to Reduced Dementia Risk Later
Lower risk of dementia with higher Life Simple 7 cardiovascular health score, measured at age 50 years
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