Tag: Psychology / Mental Health: Misc.
Score Assesses Health-Related QOL in Patients With Kidney Failure
Study supports validity of preference-based health utility score for patients undergoing hemodialysis, recent recipients of kidney transplants
Androgenetic Alopecia May Reduce Health-Related Quality of Life
Authors say patients with androgenetic alopecia may need psychological, psychosocial support
Mental Health Conditions Up in Public Health Workers During Pandemic
53.0 percent in public health departments reported symptoms of at least one condition in survey conducted during March, April 2021
Adverse Mental Health Symptoms Up During Pandemic for Parents, Caregivers
Odds ratios for adverse mental health symptoms, especially suicidal ideation, highest for those in both roles
Pandemic Tied to Worsening of Teens’ Mental Health
However, pandemic also tied to decrease in substance use among both boys and girls
Neurological, Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Common in COVID-19
Symptoms with the highest prevalence included anosmia, weakness, fatigue, dysgeusia, myalgia, and depression
More Body Surface Area Clearance With Psoriasis Tied to Better Quality of Life
Findings consistent at both six and 12 months of treatment with systemic therapy
Mental Health Poor for 11 Percent of U.K. Adults During COVID-19
Steady deterioration in mental health seen for 7.0 percent; mental health initially declined and remained very poor for 4.1 percent
ED Visits for Pediatric Mental Health Issues Up During COVID-19
Odds of admission for mental health issues also on the rise, as were lengths of stay
Many Oncology Patients Are Lonely During COVID-19
Those categorized as lonely have higher levels of social isolation, higher symptom severity scores for all symptoms
