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‘Harm avoidance’ temperament predicts depression in adults
Women’s risk of depression also increased with novelty seeking and persistence tendencies.
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Physician suicide: Investigating its prevalence and cause
“From your first day of medical school and throughout your career, there was a very rigid system in place that is quite unforgiving, is quite...
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Antioxidants may ease anxiety and depression
Antioxidants such as magnesium, zinc, and selenium may have potential as adjunctive treatments.
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Strong support for CBT as first-line treatment for insomnia in seniors
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends CBT-I as first-line treatment for insomnia, with the key benefit being its exemplary safety...
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New data on IV ketamine for resistant depression in the elderly
Overall, 48% of participants achieved a response, and 24% achieved remission of depressive symptoms following the first 4 weeks of twice-weekly...
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Add-on antipsychotic beats switching meds in older adults with resistant depression
“These results are of great impact for clinicians managing older adults with treatment-resistant depression,” said Dr. Jennifer Gatchel.
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DEA proposals on telehealth for controlled substances draw fire
Both proposals would allow providers to prescribe a 30-day supply of a controlled substance or buprenorphine, but then require a face-to-face...
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Antipsychotic cuts Alzheimer’s-related agitation
Brexpiprazole will become the first drug to be approved for agitation in AD, doctor speculates.
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Buprenorphine proves effective for fentanyl users in the ED
A new study provides additional information about emergency department buprenorphine as fentanyl becomes increasingly prevalent.
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Who can sue docs for wrongful death? Some states are trying to expand that group
Plus, the types of emotional damage that physicians can be sued for is expanding in pockets across the nation.