U.S. Safety-Net Providers Report Moral Distress in Early Pandemic
Moral distress emerged from being unable to provide optimal care, seeing pandemic’s effects on patients, coworkers
Risks for Neurologic, Psychiatric Sequelae Persist After COVID-19
Adults have increased risks for cognitive deficit, dementia, psychotic disorders, epilepsy or seizures at two-year follow-up
Maternal Depression Does Not Predict Child Behavior Problems
However, behavioral problems in children, including children with autism, predict maternal depression
AHA Addresses Infective Endocarditis in Injection Drug Users
New scientific statement on managing infective endocarditis in people who inject drugs emphasizes importance of addiction-trained clinicians
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity ID’d in Some Migraine Patients
Multiple chemical sensitivity may be associated with central sensitization, hypersensitivity-related symptoms in patients with migraine
Digital Self-Harm Linked to Suicidal Thoughts, Suicide Attempts
Adolescents engaging in digital self-harm have increased likelihood of suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts
Hot, Humid Weather Linked to Mental Disorder-Related ED Visits
Association strongest for those with psychoactive substance use, mood disorders, adult behavior disorders
Migraine Tied to Lower Cognitive, Language Function
Migraine also significantly associated with higher risk for dementia
U.S. Life Expectancy Decreased 0.9 Years From 2020 to 2021
Declines in life expectancy seen for males and females, and for all race and Hispanic-origin groups
Postpartum Depression Up With Family History of Psychiatric Disorder
Meta-analysis shows increased risk for postpartum depression among mothers with a family history of any psychiatric disorder
