Dementia May Contribute to More Deaths Than Previously Thought
Association between dementia and mortality may be underestimated by nearly threefold
Brain Scan May Guide Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Better response to cognitive behavioral therapy linked to greater activation in certain areas of brain
Symptoms of Depression More Prevalent During COVID-19
Lower income, less than $5,000 in savings, exposure to more stressors linked to higher risk for symptoms
High-Intensity Lifestyle Treatment Beneficial for Obesity in Underserved
Significantly greater percent weight loss in intensive-lifestyle group for mainly low-income population
Maternal H1N1 Flu Vaccination Not Linked to Autism in Offspring
Prenatal exposure not associated with diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, autistic disorder
Digital Cognitive Therapy Aids College Women With Eating Disorders
Coached, digital intervention effective for reducing psychopathology, depression, clinical impairment
Consensus Statements Issued for Adult Cochlear Implantation
20 statements relate to awareness of implantation, effectiveness of implantation, outcomes
Neuropsychiatric Disorders Up in Offspring of Mothers With PCOS
Exposure to maternal polycystic ovary syndrome tied to higher risk for neurodevelopmental disorders
August 2020 Briefing – Psychiatry
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Psychiatry for August 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
Nonpsychotic Mental Disorder in Teens Linked to Later MI Risk
Stress resilience and lifestyle factors partially attenuate the association, but it remains significant