Mental Health
From the Journals
Low serum LDH shows potential as depression biomarker
Decreased LDH also was an independent risk factor for suicide in adults with major depressive disorder.
Commentary
Age competency exams for physicians – yes or no?
Almost one-third of licensed doctors in the United States were 60 years of age or older, according to a survey conducted in 2020.
From the Journals
Screen all patients for cannabis use before surgery: Guideline
Patients who regularly use cannabis may experience worse pain and nausea after surgery and may require more opioid analgesia.
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Is the FDA serotonin syndrome warning unnecessary?
“This retrospective epidemiologic study ... has consequential relevance in clinical practice for the management of severe infections among older...
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Treatment-resistant depression ups risk for comorbidities, death
Patients with TRD had a 23% higher risk of dying during the time they were observed, compared with their matched counterparts with non-TRD...
News
FDA considers regulating CBD products
The products can have drug-like effects on the body and contain CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).
From the Journals
Vegetarians suffer more depression than meat eaters
The high incidence of depression among vegetarians is not caused by nutrition.
Conference Coverage
Depression: Think outside of the box for diagnosis, treatment
Patients typically don’t fit into “convenient (DSM-5) buckets.” Consider likely comorbidities.
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AAP offers new guidance on child exploitation and sex trafficking
By virtue of their young age and stage of mental and emotional development, children and adolescents are vulnerable to manipulation and...
Conference Coverage
‘Striking’ rate of mental health comorbidities in epilepsy
“We hope these results inspire epileptologists and neurologists to both recognize and screen ... adolescent patients.”
From the Journals
Mood stabilizers, particularly lithium, potential lifesavers in bipolar disorder
The study found that mood stabilizers “may improve not only psychosocial outcomes but also the physical health of patients” with bipolar disorder...