FDA Panelists Slam Agency's Proposed Opioid Trial Design Advisors said outcomes from an enriched enrollment study would not be broadly generalizable Apr 20, 2023
Test Predicts Transition From Normal to Impaired Cognition Sensitive, simple test detects subtle deficit at its earliest stage Apr 19, 2023
LSD Win in Depression; Rethinking Placebo Effect; 1 in 4 Teens Misuse Stimulants News and commentary from the psychiatry world Apr 19, 2023
ADHD Drug Abuse in Schools; Bizarre Ozempic Dreams; COVID Ups Diabetes Risk Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ֱ staff Apr 19, 2023
Anthropology and Medicine From the Bottom Up Eric Reinhart, MD, talks about how we can play a more active role in our communities Apr 18, 2023 podcast
RF Ablation or Drugs for Afib: Choice May Matter for Cognitive Outcomes New study suggests one does a better job of protecting the brain Apr 18, 2023
FDA Mulling Trial Design Issues for Long-Term Opioids in Chronic Pain Agency advisors will consider pros, cons of an enriched enrollment randomized withdrawal design Apr 17, 2023
'Relaxed' A1c OK for Mitigating Dementia Risk in Older Diabetes Patients Keeping most readings under 9% avoided elevated dementia risk Apr 17, 2023
Pediatricians Often Going It Alone for Kids' Anxiety, Depression Treatment PCPs "rising to the challenge," study author says, yet there are areas for improvement Apr 17, 2023
Polypharmacy Isn't the Answer for Adolescent Mental Health Youth need broader access to non-pharmaceutical interventions from trained professionals Apr 15, 2023
FDA Advisors Endorse Rexulti for Agitation in Alzheimer's Dementia Increased mortality risk seen but benefits may outweigh this, panelists say Apr 14, 2023
Bears and Blood Clots; Acquitted Husel Sues for $20M; Church Fined Over COVID Rules Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ֱ staff Apr 14, 2023
All Opioid Pain Meds to Get New Safety Warnings, FDA Says Updated labeling to include warning about opioid-induced hyperalgesia Apr 13, 2023
Chronic Pain Affects 21% of Americans, CDC Reports Nearly 7% have pain severe enough to restrict daily activities Apr 13, 2023
Rexulti Works for Agitation in Alzheimer's, Despite Risks, Says FDA Staff Increased mortality risk consistent with other antipsychotics in elderly dementia patients Apr 13, 2023
Functional Neurological Disorder May Still Carry Stigma FND is a feminist issue, researchers and clinicians maintain Apr 11, 2023
Marijuana Is Not the Solution for PTSD Evidence shows it does not treat PTSD in the long-term, and may worsen symptoms Apr 10, 2023
The Medical System Is Failing Black Kids With Severe Mental Illness We can and must do better Apr 09, 2023
Tongue Nerve Stimulator Does Good for Sleep Apnea Patients THN3 trial shows reduced apnea, improvement in quality of life Apr 06, 2023
10 Myths About Mental Illness in Crime Fiction An examination by a forensic psychiatrist Apr 05, 2023
Training Program Leads to More Buprenorphine Use in ED Intensive healthcare education also tied to better OUD treatment engagement Apr 05, 2023
DBS for Schizophrenia; Top Psych Hospital Money Makers; Nature Prescriptions News and commentary from the psychiatry world Apr 05, 2023
New DEA License Requirement Starts in June The X waiver is gone, but clinicians may need new training to renew their DEA license Apr 05, 2023
Mail-Back Envelopes Will Be Dispensed With Outpatient Opioid Scripts Strategy will provide another option to dispose of unneeded medications, FDA says Apr 03, 2023
What Can Clinicians Do to Mitigate the ADHD Medication Shortage? Jacques Ambrose offers three "not so simple" steps to keep patients safe Apr 03, 2023 video
Mental Health Care Goes Beyond Just the Patient Working with family members is one way to bolster quality of care Apr 01, 2023
U.S. 'Flying Blind' When It Comes to Data on Substance Use in Pregnancy Limited data "makes people think that the problem doesn't exist" Mar 31, 2023
Mothers Face Broken Addiction Treatment System Lack of comprehensive care puts pregnant, postpartum people with substance use disorder at risk Mar 31, 2023
Brains Shrink With Anti-Amyloid Alzheimer's Drugs Treatments accelerate brain atrophy, but reasons why remain a mystery Mar 31, 2023
Why I Don't Identify With Women's History Month as a Black Doctor Such movements often center women with greater race privilege Mar 31, 2023
A Drink or Two a Day Won't Help Prolong Life Updated data debunk the idea of daily low-level drinking as protective Mar 31, 2023
Caplyta Success in Major Depression; Mental Illness and Aging; New PTSD Device OK'd News and commentary from the psychiatry world Mar 29, 2023
Kids' Mental Health Hospitalizations Surged Over Past Decade A majority of these hospitalizations included a diagnosis of attempted suicide or self-injury Mar 28, 2023
Less Abuse With Extended-Release Oxycodone, Poison Center Data Suggest Percentage involving severe medical outcomes also lowest Mar 28, 2023
Pregnant, Black? Here's Your Drug Test Black women 60% more likely to receive urine drug tests than white women Mar 22, 2023
Osteoporosis: Another Dementia Predictor? Low bone mineral density in certain places linked with dementia onset Mar 22, 2023
The Unmatched Need Not Suffer Alone Here are a few ways medical schools can provide proactive support Mar 22, 2023
Supporting the Mental Wellness of Physicians Caroline Elton, PhD, talks about the inner lives of doctors Mar 21, 2023 podcast
Verbal Skills Better Among Well-Supported Seniors With Depression Another study highlights importance of social support in golden years Mar 21, 2023