Risk for Suicide Attempts in Children Doubles With Parental Opioid Use
Opioids may be contributing factor to time trend in adolescent suicidality, authors say
American Psychiatric Association, May 18-22
The 172nd American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association was held from May 18 to 22 in...
Pediatricians Should Encourage Fish Consumption for Children
Fish have favorable nutrient profile versus other animal proteins; for most types, benefits outweigh risks
Most Patients at High Risk of Opiate Overdose Do Not Receive Naloxone Rx
Only 1.5 percent of high-risk patients are prescribed naloxone upon ED or inpatient discharge
U.S. Lawmakers Say WHO Opioid Guidelines Too Lax
Organization claims guidelines influenced by people with financial ties to Purdue Pharma
Treatment Rates Low for Parents With Opioid Use Disorder
Many parents with opioid, substance use disorder are living with children; treatment rates are low
Depression, PTSD Linked to More Participation in Cardiac Rehab
Participation in cardiac rehabilitation up for patients with ischemic heart disease, comorbid conditions
Incidence of Parkinson Disease Increased in Bipolar Disorder
High frequency of psychiatric admissions for manic/mix, depressive episodes linked to increased risk for PD
Rates of Depression Up in U.S. Women at Hospital to Give Birth
U.S. rate of depressive disorders recorded during delivery hospitalization increased from 2000 to 2015
Clinical Drug Diversion Costly to Health Care Organizations
Report finds 47.2 million doses lost due to health care worker misuse and theft in 2018
