Diagnoses of Common Conditions Declined in March to May 2020
Common mental health diagnoses reduced 50 percent; similar drops seen in circulatory system diseases, T2DM
Fertility Treatment Cancellations Due to COVID-19 Impact Mental Health
Several protective psychosocial factors can help women cope during the pandemic
FDA Requiring Labeling Changes to Benzodiazepine Prescribing Information
Update to Boxed Warning must include risks for abuse, misuse, addiction, physical dependence, withdrawal reaction
Teens’ Mental Illness Treatment May Not Follow Guidelines
Variance in treatment occurs within and across ZIP codes, suggesting non-supply-side variables
Children’s Routine Care Plummets During Pandemic
Immunizations increased since May, but huge jump needed to make up for missed vaccinations since the spring
Survey: Rheumatic Diseases Pose Routine Challenges
Patient survey shows challenges with affordability, activity limitations, mental health
CDC: Women More Likely to Experience Anxiety, Depression
Women are more likely to receive any mental health treatment, as are children aged 12 to 17 years
Risk for Autism Increased With Preterm, Postterm Birth
Risk increased for children born in weeks 22 to 31, 32 to 36, 43 to 44 versus 37 to 42 of gestation
Metformin May Slow Cognitive Decline in Seniors With T2DM
Cognitive decline slower, dementia risk reduced in seniors with diabetes receiving metformin
Mental Illness Recognition Up in U.K. General Hospital Admissions
Diagnostic recording less accurate for those with minority ethnicity, married status, better health
