Psychiatry
McKinsey to Pay $573 Million Over Role in Opioid Crisis
Most of the money would be distributed to states in less than a year and be used to combat the opioid overdose epidemic
About Four in 10 U.S. Adults Skipped Medical Care During Pandemic
Some cited fear of COVID-19 and financial reasons
Full Functionality After Hip Fracture Takes Two to Three Years
Older adults with large social networks experience better recovery
Psychological Distress High Among Students During COVID-19
10.5 percent of students self-reported psychological distress; increased odds seem for those in high school, those who exercise less
Telemedicine Use Increased Considerably During COVID-19
Telemedicine use was lower in communities with higher rates of poverty; use varied across specialties, conditions
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Tied to More Menopausal Symptoms
Most common symptoms related to psychological and sexual domains
Schizophrenia Tied to Increased Risk for Later Parkinson Disease
Authors say risk may be due to alterations in the brain's dopamine system
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Patients With RA Have Increased Anxiety During Pandemic
Anxiety during pandemic correlated with Health Assessment Questionnaire, biologic drug use, and previous anxiety point
Marijuana Use Tied to Self-Harm, All-Cause Death in Youth With Mood Disorders
Analysis included youth 10 through 24 years of age with mood disorder; 10.3 percent had documented cannabis use disorder
