Higher Waist Circumference Tied to Increased Risk for Dementia
Waist circumference more accurate indicator of abdominal visceral fat level than body mass index
Risk for Disability Worsening Increased for MS With Comorbid Depression
Risk increased for persons with depression defined by ICD-10, those exposed to antidepressants
Tobacco Cessation Programs May Up Quit Rates in Cancer Patients
Study reveals high tobacco abstinence rates remain consistent with the help of counseling, therapy
Survey of U.S. Registered Nurses Points to Worsening Shortages
Problem likely will be exacerbated with one in five nurses saying they will retire in the next five years
More Hospital Days Seen With Antipsychotic Use in Alzheimer Disease
Number of hospital days up by more than 50 percent in AD patients initiating antipsychotic medication
Cannabis Use Disorder Up With Recreational Pot Legalization
Past-year cannabis use disorder increased among those aged 12 to 17 years, those aged 26 years and older
Risk for Suicide Increased After Hospital Discharge for Self-Harm
Authors say there is need for early follow-up care and attention to risk reduction strategies
SNAP Participation May Reduce Premature Deaths in the U.S.
Among adults aged 40 to 64 years, reduction also seen in mortality from specific causes of death
Focus on ED Utilization Misses Whole-Person Perspective
Data sharing between medical, behavioral, and social care data systems needed
Serious Eating Disorder Possible Even at Normal Body Weight
Markers of malnutrition and psychological problems common with atypical anorexia nervosa
