Psychiatry
Home Psychiatry
Physician Burnout May Raise Risk for Patient Safety Events
Burnout also associated with decreased job satisfaction, low professionalism, patient dissatisfaction
Depressive Symptoms Tied to Memory, Aging of the Brain
However, baseline depressive symptoms not tied to cognitive changes over five years
Three-Quarters of Health Care Workers Got Flu Shot Last Year
Lowest rates seen among health workers in long-term care settings
Sports Concussion Recovery May Be Slower Than Thought
At two weeks postinjury, less than half of patients are recovered, regardless of age
FDA Warns Homeopathic Company About Illegal Product Claims
Nutra Pharma warned that failure to correct the violations may result in legal action
Patient Experiences Modestly Worse After Hospital Acquisition
No significant differential changes found in 30-day readmission rates or 30-day mortality
Formaldehyde Exposure at Work Tied to Cognitive Impairment
Longer duration of exposure, higher cumulative exposure over entire working life may increase risk for cognitive impairment
AAP Offers Guidance for Treating Victims of Sexual Assault
Physicians need to be comfortable screening for it, offering additional help if needed
FDA: Ground Cinnamon Products May Contain Toxic Levels of Lead
New list stems from an ongoing investigation regarding lead in products containing cinnamon
AAIC: Turnover Kinetics Vary for Different Amyloid β Isoforms
Half-life of Aβ isoforms about three hours; Aβ38 has faster turnover kinetics than Aβ40, Aβ42
