Caregiving for Older Cancer Patients Takes Emotional Toll
Poorer patient health tied to higher levels of caregiver distress among informal caregivers
Verubecestat, Atabecestat Not Beneficial for Preventing Alzheimer Disease
Two trials show lack of effectiveness versus placebo for preclinical Alzheimer disease
High Response Seen for All Hep C Tx Models in Injection Drug Users
Directly observed therapy tied to greater adherence than self-administered individual treatment
Suicide-Related ED Visits Increased in Children From 2007 to 2015
Proportion of emergency department visits increased for suicide attempts/suicide ideation
Many NPs Unable to Prescribe Meds to Treat Opioid Addiction
Greater practice restrictions lead to lower percentage of NPs with waivers to prescribe buprenorphine
Alcohol, Drug Misuse Tied to Long-Term Health Problems
Despite recovery, chronic physical disease continues to impact quality of life, life expectancy
Draft Recommendation Promotes Screening Women for Anxiety
Teen, adult women, including pregnant women, should be assessed for anxiety as part of routine care
Pregnancy History Not Likely Tied to Later Cognitive Function
Authors say childbearing decisions and timing have no long-term impact on cognitive function
Depressive Symptoms May Up Risk for Death in HIV+ Veterans
However, depression linked to higher risk for death in HIV-uninfected, but not HIV-infected, U.S. veterans
Health Issues Prevalent Across BMI Classes for Obese Children
Mental health issues consistent across BMI groups; social, mechanical issues more common with higher BMI
