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More physicians report being dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with their electronic health record system

More Physicians Reporting Dissatisfaction With EHR Systems

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Compared with survey five years earlier, fewer physicians report being satisfied or very satisfied
For patients undergoing surgical procedures

Review: Music Beneficial During Postoperative Period

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Reduction in post-op pain, anxiety, analgesia use; effective for patients under general anesthesia
Seniors with dementia newly prescribed cholinesterase inhibitors are at risk for significant weight loss

Cholinesterase Inhibitors Pose Weight-Loss Risk

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Findings in seniors given drugs for dementia versus those taking other meds
Ketamine may be beneficial for children with posttraumatic stress disorder and episodes of severe aggression and emotional dysregulation

Case Report Describes Benefit of Ketamine in Child With PTSD

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7-year-old demonstrated sustained remission from symptoms of aggression, emotional dysregulation
Among individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis

Thalamic Dysconnectivity Seen in Those at Risk for Psychosis

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Particularly pronounced among individuals who converted to full-blown illness
A partial reinforcement strategy with 10 mg zolpidem seems to be effective for maintenance therapy for chronic insomnia

Partial Reinforcement Strategy Feasible for Chronic Insomnia

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Poorer sleep continuity noted for intermittent dosing with 10 mg zolpidem, three to five times/week
The latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services effort to reduce hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) is the HAC Reduction Program

HAC Reduction Program Penalty Kicks in for FY2015

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Concerns relating to program include overlap between two measures used to calculate HAC score
For cancer patients

Religion, Spirituality May Enhance Health in Cancer Patients

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Three reviews show correlations with measures of physical, mental, and social health outcomes
In-person staff meetings

In-Person Staff Meetings Are Valuable for Health Care Teams

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Tips include having frequent meetings which last 20 to 30 minutes and follow an agenda

American Psychological Association, Aug. 6-9

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The 123rd Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association The annual meeting of the American Psychological Association was held from Aug. 6 to...