Inappropriate Med Use High in Cognitively Impaired Seniors
Prevalence of potentially inappropriate medication use higher for frail seniors with cognitive impairment
July 2017 Briefing – Psychiatry
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Psychiatry for July 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Comprehensive Initiative Has Positive Impact on Opioid Rx
Reductions in all tracked outcomes, including 95% drop in brand name opioid-acetaminophen products
Higher Risk of Dementia Seen in Those Hailing From ‘Stroke Belt’
Study found odds for cognitive decline higher for those born in certain southeastern U.S. states
U.S. Doctors Still Writing Too Many Opioid Prescriptions
Nearly 92 million Americans used legitimately prescribed opioids in 2015, survey shows
FDA Proposes Lowering Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes
Goal is to combat smoking by making it less addictive
Google Searches for Suicide Up Post 13 Reasons Why Series
Searches surrounding suicidal ideation increased; some looked for suicide prevention, researchers say
Opioid-Related Fatal Car Crashes Up 7-Fold in Last Two Decades
Increases in opioid consumption carry adverse health consequences beyond overdose morbidity, mortality
Increased Dementia Risk With Hearing Loss in Older Adults
Increased risk of dementia with moderate and poor hearing in cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses
Light Therapy Shows Moderate Benefits for Cognitively Impaired
Review indicates moderate effect on behavioral disturbances, depression; small effect on sleep
