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Mixed Results Seen in Risk Analysis of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Use During Pregnancy
7+ hour, 54+ min ago (174+ words) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor use during pregnancy comes with risks that must be weighed against the impact of untreated depression. HealthDay News "Use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication during pregnancymay increase the risk for gestational diabetes and some…...
Traits of ADHD in Childhood Linked to Poorer Physical Health in Midlife
3+ week, 4+ day ago (241+ words) Children who experience higher levels of ADHD traits may experience poorer physical health outcomes in midlife. HealthDay News " High attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) traits in childhood are associated with poorer physical health outcomes in midlife, according to a study published…...
Elevated Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Linked to Depressive Disorder
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (205+ words) An elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio is associated with a significantly higher prevalence of depressive disorder. HealthDay News " An elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is associated with a higher prevalence of depressive disorder (DD) and with increased suicide risk among those with DD, according…...
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Rise With Cognitive Decline in Down Syndrome
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (247+ words) Neuropsychiatric symptoms increase with cognitive impairment in both individuals with Down syndrome and older adults without Down syndrome, according to study results published in Alzheimer's & Dementia. At baseline, the participants with Down syndrome classified as CN/CS (n=295), as having…...
Mental Health, Substance Use Visits Common Among Physicians
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (259+ words) Mental health and substance use visits are common among physicians and increased during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic. HealthDay News " Mental health and substance use (MHSU) visits are common among physicians and increased substantially during the first two…...
Mortality Increased With Benzodiazepines, Antipsychotic Use in ADRD Patients
4+ mon, 7+ hour ago (210+ words) Benzodiazepine use initiation was associated with elevated 180-day mortality among nursing home residents with Alzheimer disease. HealthDay News " For nursing home residents with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) receiving hospice care, initiation of benzodiazepine or antipsychotic use is associated…...
Low-Dose Ketamine Aids Chronic Refractory Pain
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (221+ words) Low-dose ketamine for chronic refractory pain shows therapeutic benefit and high tolerability, according to a recent study. HealthDay News " Low-dose ketamine for chronic refractory pain shows therapeutic benefit and high tolerability, according to a study published online Oct 5 in Regional…...
Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Shows Symptom-Specific Benefits in ADHD
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (855+ words) NIBS may offer targeted therapeutic benefits for patients with ADHD, reducing inattention as well as hyperactivity and impulsivity symptoms. Noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques may offer targeted therapeutic benefits for individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to results published…...
Parental Diseases of Despair Linked to Suicidal Events in Offspring
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (526+ words) Parental diseases of despair (ie, substance use disorder or suicidal behavior) are associated with suicidal events in offspring. HealthDay News " Parental diseases of despair (DoD; i.e., substance use disorder, alcohol-related disease, or suicidal behavior) are associated with suicidal events (SE) in…...
Childhood Loneliness Linked to Cognitive Decline in Adulthood
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (268+ words) HealthDay News " Childhood loneliness is associated with cognitive decline and dementia risk in adulthood, according to a study published online Sept. 12 in JAMA Network Open. HealthDay News " Childhood loneliness is associated with cognitive decline and dementia risk in adulthood, according…...