Psychiatry
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Poor Physical Performance Tied to Depression, Anxiety in Midlife Women
Findings seen for both upper- and lower-body performance in study of Singaporean women
Simple Tweaks Retrain Night Owls’ Internal Clocks
Nonpharmacological, practical interventions tied to improvements in mental well-being, performance
Prescription Opioid Use Up Among Binge Drinkers
More than half of those who misused prescription opioids in 2012 to 2014 were binge drinkers
Access to Health Care Has Little Impact on Longevity
Social, behavioral factors account for greater portion of premature mortality than does health care
Data Insufficient for Safety of Lithium During Breastfeeding
Lithium transfer to infants is variable; three cases of adverse effects reported, but confounding occurred
Irritable Bowel Symptoms Tied to Intestinal, Brain Abnormalities
Factors have cumulative effect on symptoms as well as on quality of life
Naloxone Available in One in Three Philadelphia Pharmacies
In chain stores, naloxone was more likely to be in stock and to be available without a prescription
Misuse of Alprazolam Common in the United Kingdom
Survey shows nonmedical use of the antianxiety drug is most common among younger adults
Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenditure Up for Cancer Survivors
More than 1 in 4 survivors report material hardship; more than 1 in 3 has psychological hardship
Single-Component Treatments Effective for Insomnia
Stimulus control and sleep restriction therapy more effective than multiple-component treatments
