Pediatrics
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ADHD link to prenatal opioid exposure shifts with other substances
Children’s risk profile for ADHD shifted based on which substances and substance combinations they were exposed to during pregnancy.
From the Journals
Common eye disorder in children tied to mental illness
“Psychiatrists who have a patient with depression or anxiety and notice that patient also has strabismus might think about the link between those...
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‘Alarming’ worldwide decline in mental health
The most dramatic finding was the difference in mental well-being between younger and older adults.
Families in Psychiatry
The context of our lives
The science of empathy and social behaviors shows us that our need for interpersonal connection is hardwired.
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‘Bigorexia’: Why teenage boys are obsessed with bulking up
“The pandemic and social media have been a perfect storm for eating disorders and body image issues for all teens, but this has been under-...
Guidelines
New guidance on palliative care for neurologic disorders
Palliative care includes much more than hospice services, according to a new guideline.
From the Journals
Cat ownership in childhood linked ‘conditionally’ to psychosis in adult males
The suspected culprit is not the cat itself but rather exposure to Toxoplasma gondii, a common parasite sometimes found in cat feces.
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Markers in saliva tied to gut disorders in children with autism
“We hope these biomarkers will eventually give us an indication of which patients are going to respond to the individual approach to treating...
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Prescription video game focuses attention in ADHD
“This not just another video game,” said Dr. Scott H. Kollins of Duke Health, Durham, N.C.
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Concussion increases risk of mental health issues in children
“Studies have shown that even a single psychoeducational session early after a concussion can minimize prolonged recoveries.”
Conference Coverage
Routine pharmacogenetic testing in psychiatry not indicated
“Whether or not the science supports it, we’re going to have to interpret these reports and explain them to our patients,” said Dr. Erika Nurmi....