ICU Admissions for Opioid Overdose Up From 2009 to 2015
Average annual mortality rate was 7 percent, with increase to 10 percent in 2015
Smoking During Pregnancy Up Among Women With Depression
Smoking rate four times higher in pregnant women experiencing an episode of major depression
Apathy Tied to Mortality in Nursing Home Patients
Mortality risk also increased for males, older patients
Review: Cannabis May Alleviate Neuropathic Pain
Second review shows no benefit for plant-based cannabis preparation versus nonuse for PTSD
Patient Profile Impacts QOL With Radiation Tx in Head, Neck Cancer
Patient-reported measures can lead to early detection of side effects, improved QOL
QOL Not Impaired for Parents of Now-Adults Born Very Preterm
Childhood mental health, peer relationships predict parental QOL for children born VP, VLBW
Increase in Alcohol Use, High-Risk Drinking in U.S. Adults
Increases were greatest among women; older adults; racial/ethnic minorities; less educated, lower income
Group Version of Enhanced CBT Effective for Eating Disorders
Findings could lead to increased availability of evidence-based treatment
American Psychological Association, Aug. 3-6
The 125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association The annual meeting of the American Psychological Association was held from Aug. 3 to...
Guidance Provided for Preventing Practice Billing Errors
Practices should have a compliance plan and policy and someone responsible for enforcing it
