Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD Effective Even in Compressed Format
Both massed and intensive forms of prolonged exposure therapy tied to six-month improvements in PTSD
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Ups ART Adherence in Adolescents, Young Adults
Improvement in self-reported antiretroviral therapy adherence and decrease in viral load seen with intervention
Recommendations Developed Relating to Cannabis Use Before Surgery
Universal screening for cannabinoids recommended before surgery; elective surgery should be postponed in some cases
PTSD, TBI Interact With APOE ε4 to Raise Alzheimer, Dementia Risk
Significant additive APOE ε4 interactions seen with PTSD and TBI in veterans of European ancestry
FDA Approves Second Drug for Alzheimer Disease, Despite Safety Concerns
Approval of Leqembi comes after controversial approval in 2021 of Aduhelm, which met with criticism over concerns about that drug's effectiveness, safety, pricing
Patient-Centered Texting Platform Beneficial for Interstitial Cystitis
Text message-based platform enhances self-efficacy for managing symptoms of IC/bladder pain syndrome
Physical Activity May Cut Depressive Symptoms in Children, Teens
Larger benefit seen among those aged 13 years or older or with a mental illness, depression diagnosis
Social Work Staffing May Increase Access, Use of Palliative Care
Intervention to increase social work staffing on primary care teams serving rural veterans tied to increased use of palliative care following hospitalization
Procrastination in Adolescents Tied to Poorer Self-Reported Health Outcomes
Worse outcomes seen for mental health, pain, unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, and psychosocial health factors
Risk for Psychiatric Disorders Up for Spouses of Patients With Cancer
Most prominent increase seen for spouses of patients diagnosed with cancer with poor prognosis, at advanced stage
