April 2017 Briefing – Psychiatry
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Psychiatry for April 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Screen Size, Shape Affect User Perception of Smartwatches
Large screens are more effective for promoting hedonic and pragmatic qualities of smartwatches
Decreased Cortical Thickness Seen in Type 2 Diabetes
Excess weight appears to amplify the threat, researchers say
Prevalence of Bullying Down in U.S. Schools
Abuse rates dropped about 2 percent a year over a decade, survey finds
Drug-Impaired Driving Continuing to Rise in the United States
Deaths due to drugged driving are rising as states legalize pot and drug abuse grows
Distinct Bacterial Taxa in ME/CSF Subgroups With/Without IBS
IBS co-morbidity is top driving factor in separation of topological networks based on bacterial profiles
Meeting Organizers Overlooking Qualified Female Scientists
Active generation of lists of potential speakers, assessment of qualifications can address bias
AMA Urges Doctors to Talk About Safe Opioid Storage, Disposal
Experts recommend three steps to reduce non-medical uses of the drugs
Single-Payer Health System Bill Moves Forward in California
Not yet clear where money for the single-payer system would come from
Clinician Awareness of Exercise Addiction May Be Lacking
Screening questions should focus on emotional connection to exercise, whether it interferes with life
