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Language Issues in Degenerative Aphasia Have a Hearing Component

Primary progressive aphasia is not just a neurolinguistic problem, study shows

Anxiety and Depression Symptoms Vary Among IBD Patients

Psychological health status varies along with IBD

Are Compounded Pain Creams Effective?

Or are they just expensive placebos?

Did OxyContin Reformulation Boost HCV Rates?

Association suggests "unintended consequence" of abuse deterrent opioids

Pharma Lap Dance; Dark Web Opioids; Pot Cookies for Tantrums?

Clinicians accused, convicted, or under investigation

Cat Poop and Schizophrenia; Cannabis for a 4-Year-Old

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

Risk Factors for Post-Concussion Mental Disorders Identified

Injury from assault or violence ups risk; so does being black or having a psychiatric history

Lungs Donated After Opioid Overdose Do Well

Similar survival seen for growing number of overdose donor organs

How Friendships Can Reduce Stress

Forming bonds with fellow nurses can improve the work environment

Personality Traits Linked to Diabetes Risk

Optimism beneficial, hostility harmful

Are We Really Too Busy to Connect?

Being occupied doesn't mean being engaged

Childhood Lead Exposure Tied to Mental Health Issues in Later Life

Greater exposure also associated with difficult personality traits in adulthood

Comorbidities 'Pervasive' Within Mental Disorders

Increased risk for second disorders seen early and beyond 15 years

Study Raises Questions on Nuedexta Prescribing

Real-world data show PBA drug given mainly to dementia and Parkinson's disease patients

Teens Who Self-Harm: More Likely to Hurt Others?

U.K. twin study finds different clinical features in these "dual harmers"

Transgender Medicine Advances but Gaps Remain

More progress to come with advocacy, says expert

Make the Diagnosis: Facial Ulcer - You Can鈥檛 Make this Up

A 48-year-old woman who frequently saw her doctor for various complaints, despite being in excellent physical health, came to the office concerned about a single lesion on her cheek/face.

Alcohol, Psychological Distress Tied to REM Disorder

Possible RBD risk factors vary from those for Parkinson's, study shows

Antidepressants Improve Disease Course in IBD

Tied to lower risk of relapse, step-up medications, and IBD-related hospitalizations

Whole-Body Cyrotherapy Caused Cold Burn Injury

Trendy treatment never FDA-approved for health benefits

Antipsychotics Linked to Greater Risk of Death for Youths

Most deaths were unexpected, suggesting side effects but with many limitations

Mental Illness Doesn't Mean Mass Murder

The mental health system needs improvement, but violence isn't the reason

Older Sibling with Autism or ADHD Ups Risk for Younger Kids

Later-born children show rates markedly greater than in general population

The Importance of Palliative Nursing Care

How nurses can cope with the emotional stress of providing hospice care

Patients Say Quality of Life Suffered With Mastectomy for Early Breast Cancer

Breast-conservation options were associated with better sexual, psychosocial outcomes

Teens, Adults With Epilepsy at High Risk for Depression

Two studies call for regular mental health screening of epilepsy patients

Morning Break: Measles Rebound; New FDA Warnings; Cancer Dx Scares

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by the 番茄社区 staff

ADHD Genes; Psychosis and Suicide; Your Brain on Internet Gaming

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

Group Hypnotherapy Helps IBS Patients

As effective as individual treatment in reducing perception of symptoms

Trauma May Up Risk for Menopause Symptoms in Older Women

Study argues for awareness of prevalence of traumatic histories in this population

Dementia Linked to Death in Most Older Adults with Down Syndrome

Late-onset epilepsy, APOE status raised mortality risk substantially

Behavioral Therapy Improves Headache Outcomes

Stress, anxiety, depression play significant roles in migraine

Homelessness and Suicide Attempts Intertwined Among Veterans

Two risk factors go "hand in hand," says researcher

IBT Plus Liraglutide Boosts Weight Loss in Obese Patients

Adding pharmacotherapy also led to beneficial changes in appetite

Abuse-Deterrent Oxycodone Ekes Out FDA Panel Win

10-7 vote in joint advisory committee meeting favoring MNK-812 approval

Bariatric Surgery Outcomes Vary According to Obesity Subtype

Researchers identified four separate classes of obesity

AMA Delegates Back Physician Freedom in Opioid Prescribing

CDC guidelines are well-intentioned but shouldn't restrict prescribing, they say

New Abuse-Deterrent IR Oxycodone Drug to Be Reviewed

MNK-812 employs multiple technologies to make snorting painful and injection difficult

AMA Wrestles with Physician-Assisted Suicide Stance

Proponents of PAS/medical aid-in-dying push back

Spanking May Make Kids More Aggressive

Updated policy encourages adults to avoid physical punishment, verbal abuse

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