Pot smoking by parents tied to risk of psychotic episodes in kids
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Cannabis use by mothers or fathers during pregnancy, or...
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Psychiatry
Prevalence of Depression 4.4 Percent Among Dads of Infants
Overall, 4.4 percent of fathers attending well-child care visits screened positive for depression
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ADHD tied to increased concussion risk for kids
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Children, teens and young adults with attention deficit...
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Hand-Holding, Stress Ball Don’t Cut Anxiety in Skin CA Removal
No incremental anxiety reduction versus control in patients during excisional skin cancer surgery
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Screen time linked to ADHD symptoms in teens
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Teens who spend lots of time surfing the web, playing...
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High Frequency of Digital Media Use Linked to ADHD Symptoms
Modest but significant link seen between higher frequency of media use, subsequent symptoms in teens
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Unhealthy Food Behaviors May Signal Eating Disorder in Teen
Signs include restricting more and more food groups, significant weight change, excessive exercise
Read MoreDepression may be more severe in elderly people
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Elderly people with major depressive disorder may be more likely to suffer severe and persistent symptoms than younger adults with the same mental health diagnosis, a Dutch study...
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Early Preterm Birth Linked to Increased ADHD Symptoms
Association holds after adjustment for unmeasured genetic, environmental factors
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Efavirenz Doesn’t Up Depression, Suicidal Ideation in HIV-Infected
No increased risk of depression or suicidal ideation among persons living with HIV in Uganda
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#DutyToReport: A Physician’s Obligation in the Era of State-Sponsored Child Abuse
My fellow physicians/health care professionals: If you’re enraged, or disconsolate, or feeling...
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Exposure to Maternal HTN May Up Risk of ASD, ADHD in Child
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy linked to risk of poorer neurodevelopmental outcomes in offspring
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Meds With Depression As Adverse Side Effect Commonly Used
Prevalence of depression higher for adults reporting use of multiple meds with depression as side effect
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Psych Disorders & Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Diagnosis in Youth
New research supports a role for psychiatric assessment and resources for youth newly diagnosed...
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Cannabis for Pain, Anxiety & Depression
Evidence suggests that many patients are seeking natural alternatives and either requesting...
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Major Depression in Males May Lower Chances of Conception
Active major depression in women not associated with negative fertility outcomes
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The Merck Manual Is Introduced in its 20th Edition
Kenilworth, N.J., May 22, 2018 – Trusted by doctors and other healthcare professionals for more...
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Increase in Pediatric ADHD Meds Exposures from 2000 to 2011
Intentional meds exposure most often reported among teens, accounting for half of teen exposure
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More U.S. kids overdosing on ADHD drugs
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – The surge in U.S. kids taking medication for...
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Schizophrenics may do better with earlier, team-based care
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – People with schizophrenia who are treated early in their...
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