Asian-Language Smoking Quitline Successful Nationwide
Callers are Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese; most received nicotine patches and counseling
Public Opinion Sought on New Licensure for Assistant Physicians
Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts seeking public opinion prior to filing rules
Recurrent Major Depression May Damage Hippocampus
No reduction in hippocampal volume seen for those with only one episode of major depression
ACP Supports More Behavioral Health in Primary Care
Authors cite need to address payment barriers, insurance coverage gaps
June 2015 Briefing – Psychiatry
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Psychiatry for June 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Trauma, PTSD May Raise Women’s Odds of CVD
Increased risk, but research doesn't establish cause-and-effect relationship
Three Issues to Consider Before Selecting EHR
Work flow, features and functionality, and technical infrastructure should all be considered
Patients Want Online Access to Physicians, Health Records
But many are unaware of existing options, findings suggest
AMA Discusses Pre-Retirement Evaluation for Aging Doctors
Physicians approved development of preliminary assessment guidelines at AMA meeting
U.S. Children Experience High Rates of Assault, Abuse
Long-term effects include poor mental and physical health, researchers say
