Low Availability of Sexual Aids and Resources at Cancer Centers
One center stood out, which had several types of aids; most centers reported having no sexual aids
Pre-Op Mental Health Doesn’t Affect Rhinoplasty Outcomes
Patients with impaired, normal mental health report improvements across most nasal function outcomes
Treatment Initiation for Depression Low in Primary Care
Minorities and elderly more unlikely to start depression treatment in the primary care setting
Significant Challenges for Developmental-Behavioral Peds
Care issues include long waits, high case complexity, poor reimbursement, and provider burnout
Therapeutic Horseback Riding Can Help Alleviate PTSD in Veterans
Study found statistically and clinically significant reduction in PTSD scores after six weeks of THR
New Tool Measures Impact of Brachial Plexus Injury
Questionnaire measures physical, psychological effects; valid based on comparison with other tools
Pimavanzserin Cuts Alzheimer’s Psychosis at Six Weeks
Significantly greater reduction in NPI-NH psychosis score at 6 weeks versus placebo, but not at 12 weeks
Patients Often Mispredict Well-Being After Mastectomy
Patients underestimate future well-being after mastectomy, overestimate after reconstruction
Many in Oregon View Alcohol As More Harmful Than Marijuana
In survey, 52.5 percent called alcohol more harmful, 40 percent considered the two equally harmful
Patients Want Physicians to Have Greater Connectivity
Most patients want greater connectivity, online tools, convenience via SMS, and more time with doctors
