Mental Health Needs High Among Young Adults With Autism
Findings pronounced for young adult women who have more psychiatric diagnoses and hospitalizations than autistic men and nonautistic people
Telehealth Tied to Higher Buprenorphine Retention
Substantial number of Veterans Health Administration patients received buprenorphine from phone-only telehealth
ASA: Preoperative Cannabis Use Tied to Higher Pain After Surgery
However, no significant differences seen in opioid use postoperatively between cannabis users and nonusers
ASA: Green Light Therapy for Pain-Related Anxiety Studied in Fibromyalgia
Small study suggests green light therapy might reduce anxiety in patients with fibromyalgia who are taking opioids for chronic pain
ASA: Less Noise May Aid Children’s Behavior Following General Anesthesia
Postoperative benefits seen for mood, eating, and engagement
Florida Medical Board May Bar Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors
In April, Florida's governor and surgeon general issued nonbinding guidance to prevent gender-affirming medical care for under 18s
ASTRO: Medical Physicist-Patient Consult May Ease Stress of RT
Benefits may include decreased anxiety, increased technical and overall satisfaction
Untreated Depression May Increase Later Dementia Risk
However, treatment lowers risk of dementia among older adults
Gaps Exist in Studying Impact of Mental Health Hotlines
Review shows that hotlines appear to be more effective at reaching some populations than others
1999 to 2018 Saw Increase in Barriers to Timely Medical Care
Increases seen for all race and ethnic groups, with slight increase in disparities between groups