Many Americans Not Being Assessed for Depression
Men, people aged 75 and older, minorities, and uninsured are less likely to be screened
Health Professionals Have Role in Warning About Impaired Driving
Substantial portion of drug-tested, fatally injured drivers test positive for opioids or marijuana
Reasons for Undergoing Cosmetic Procedures Explored
Psychological and emotional motivations more likely in patients wanting acne scar tx, tattoo removal
Physicians With Medicine/Psych Training Can Help Complex Cases
Dually trained med/psych physicians can effectively care for hospital patients with psychiatric issues
6 Factors Related to Inclusion in Health Care Workplace ID’d
Presence of discrimination, the silent witness, effectiveness of leadership can help assess inclusion
Peer Comparisons Can Decrease Risky Prescribing Patterns
Meaningful, persistent drop in quetiapine prescribing seen, with no negative patient effects
Intervention Cuts Risk for HIV in Young Transgender Women
Intervention group had greater reduction in condomless sex acts versus standard of care group
Both Abstinence and High Alcohol Use Linked to Dementia
Increased dementia risk for those with abstinence or with drinking >14 units alcohol/week in midlife
AMA Adopts New Policy on Housing for Homeless
Housing declared top priority for improving health, well-being of chronically homeless
TBI Linked to Increased Suicide Risk
Increased suicide risk with one, two, and three or more medical contacts for traumatic brain injury
