Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Psychiatry for April 2018. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Review: Need to Strengthen Natural Experiments in Obesity
MONDAY, April 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Based on findings from a systematic review of the literature, recommendations have been developed for improving the evidence for natural experiments in obesity; the review and position paper were published online May 1 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Prevalence of ASD Estimated at 16.8 per 1,000 for 8-Year-Olds
MONDAY, April 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was estimated at 16.8 per 1,000 children aged 8 years in 2014, according to research published online April 27 in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Art Intervention May Be Beneficial for Cancer Patients
FRIDAY, April 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A bedside visual art intervention may help with cancer patients’ pain, anxiety, and mood, according to a study published online April 17 in the European Journal of Cancer Care.
Family-Based Treatment of Teen Eating Disorders Helpful
TUESDAY, April 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Treatment outcomes for adolescents with eating disorders seem to correlate with family reports of perceived helpfulness of the family-based treatment (FBT) approach, according to a study published online April 10 in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.
New Clinic Satisfaction Tool Provides Real-Time Feedback
THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new clinic satisfaction tool improves communication and provides real-time feedback, according to a study published online April 14 in Neurosurgery.
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Certain Anticholinergic Drugs Appear to Raise Dementia Risk
FRIDAY, April 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Use of anticholinergic drugs may be tied to a future diagnosis of dementia, according to a study published online April 25 in The BMJ.
Knowledge Not Tied to Addictive Tanning Behavior in Millennials
FRIDAY, April 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For millennials, sun protection knowledge is not associated with addictive tanning behavior, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Consumer Affairs.
Improvement in Race-Based Disparities in Years of Life Lost
THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — From 1990 to 2014 there was a decrease in race-based disparities in years of life lost (YLL) in the United States, according to a study published online April 25 in PLOS ONE.
ACOG Committee Recommends Better, Ongoing Postpartum Care
THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Postpartum care should become an ongoing process rather than a single visit in order to optimize the health of women and infants, according to a Committee Opinion published in the May issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Substance Use Disorders Linked to Conversion to Schizophrenia
THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Substance use disorders are associated with conversion from schizotypal disorder to schizophrenia, according to a study published online April 25 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Saturday Is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
THURSDAY, April 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and local agencies are holding the 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day across the country this Saturday, April 28.
Multiple Anesthesia Exposures Affect Learning and Attention
THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Children with multiple exposures to anesthesia before age 3 are more likely to develop adverse outcomes related to learning and attention, according to a recent study published in Anesthesiology.
Medicare Requiring Hospitals to Post Prices Online
WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — U.S. hospitals will have to post their standard prices online and make it easier for patients to access their electronic medical records, Medicare officials said Tuesday.
People With Opioid Use Disorder Have High Suicide Rate
WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) seem to have a high rate of suicide, according to a perspective piece published in the April 26 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
About 40 Percent of Men Report Experiencing Weight Stigma
WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A substantial proportion of men report experiencing weight stigma, according to a study published online April 23 in Obesity.
USPSTF Urges Abuse Screening for Reproductive-Aged Women
TUESDAY, April 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has found that screening for intimate partner violence (IPV) is beneficial for reproductive-aged women, while there is inadequate evidence to weigh the balance of benefits and harms of screening for abuse in elderly and vulnerable adults. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online April 24 by the USPSTF.
Draft Recommendation Statement
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E-Cigarette Use Tied to Subsequent Marijuana Use in Teens
TUESDAY, April 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is associated with increased subsequent marijuana use among adolescents, according to a study published online April 23 in Pediatrics.
Black Men More Likely to Die From Firearm Homicide
TUESDAY, April 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Firearm homicides are much more common among black men compared to white men, particularly in rust belt states, according to a study published online April 24 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Grip Strength Indicative of Cognition in Major Depression
MONDAY, April 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with major depression and bipolar disorder, grip strength is positively associated with cognition, according to a study published online April 18 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Questions Surround Concept of Internet Gaming Disorder
FRIDAY, April 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The concept of internet gaming disorder (IGD) and the pathways leading to it are unclear, according to a review published online April 6 in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology.
Annual Visits May Not Increase Cognitive Impairment Detection
FRIDAY, April 20, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Medicare Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) do not appear to substantially increase the detection of cognitive impairment in older adults, according to a study published online April 2 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Adults Using Benzodiazepines More Likely to Receive Opioid Rx
THURSDAY, April 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — New opioid prescriptions for U.S. adults using benzodiazepines stopped increasing in 2010, although the likelihood of receiving a prescription is still elevated versus the general population, according to a study published online April 12 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Hearing Aids May Mitigate Cognitive Decline, Memory Loss
THURSDAY, April 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Using hearing aids may slow cognitive decline in later life, according to a study published online April 10 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Small Link for Cannabis Use, Reduced Cognitive Functioning
THURSDAY, April 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For adolescents and young adults, frequent or heavy cannabis use has a small association with reduced cognitive functioning, according to research published online April 18 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Time-Related Deployment Factors Predict Suicide Attempt Risk
THURSDAY, April 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For soldiers who have been deployed twice, suicide attempt (SA) risk is associated with timing of first deployment and dwell time (DT; i.e., length between deployments), according to a study published online April 18 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Self-Regulation Interventions Beneficial for Children
WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A range of interventions can successfully improve self-regulation in children and adolescents, according to research published online April 16 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Disordered Eating Among Teens Tied to Future Depression
WEDNESDAY, April 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Disordered eating behavior among adolescents is associated with a significantly increased risk of future depressive symptoms and being bullied by peers, according to a study published online April 11 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Neuroscience Education, Motor Control Training Ease Spinal Pain
TUESDAY, April 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For individuals with chronic spinal pain, pain neuroscience education combined with cognition-targeted motor control training seems more effective than current best-evidence physical therapy, according to a study published online April 16 in JAMA Neurology.
Sedentary Habits Tied to Medial Temporal Lobe Thinning
TUESDAY, April 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For non-demented middle-aged and older adults, there is an inverse correlation between medial temporal lobe (MTL) thickness and sedentary behavior, according to a study published online April 12 in PLOS ONE.
Recommendations Developed on Gender Equity in Medicine
MONDAY, April 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In a position paper published online April 17 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, recommendations are provided aimed at addressing gender equity in physician compensation and career advancement opportunities.
Youth With Gender Nonconformity Vulnerable to Adversity
MONDAY, April 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Youth with gender nonconformity are vulnerable to experiencing adversity, and transgender and/or gender nonconforming (TGNC) youth have higher prevalence of mental health conditions, according to two studies published online April 16 in Pediatrics.
Contextual Factors Linked to Overeating, Loss of Control
MONDAY, April 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Eating-related factors appear to be most strongly associated with the severity of loss of control (LOC) among young people with overweight or obesity, according to a study published online March 10 in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.
Number of Drinks Predicts Teens’ Other Risky Behaviors
MONDAY, April 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The number of drinks consumed in high school students’ binge drinking episodes predicts other health risk behaviors, according to a study published online April 10 in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research.
Nonoptimized Drug Therapy Costs More Than $500 Billion Annually
MONDAY, April 16, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The estimated annual cost of drug-related morbidity and mortality resulting from nonoptimized medication therapy is more than half a trillion dollars in the United States, according to a study published online March 26 in the Annals of Pharmacotherapy.
Negative Affect That Lingers Tied to Health 10 Years Later
FRIDAY, April 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Negative affect that lingers is associated with worse physical health outcomes almost 10 years later, according to a study published online March 19 in Psychological Science.
FDA Cracks Down on Caffeine-Loaded Dietary Supplements
FRIDAY, April 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it has issued tough new restrictions on the sale of dietary supplements that contain dangerously high amounts of caffeine.
Yoga, Mindfulness Aid Anxiety in Elementary School Children
FRIDAY, April 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Classroom-based yoga and mindfulness activities may be effective tools for stress management among elementary school students, according to a study published online April 10 in Psychology Research and Behavior Management.
Politically-Focused Thoughts, Behaviors Tied to Psychopathology
FRIDAY, April 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Politically-focused intrusive thoughts and associated ritualistic behaviors (PITRBs) are associated with measures of psychopathology and disability, according to a study published online March 31 in the Journal of Anxiety Disorders.
Non-Stigmatizing Messages Boost Mental Health Services Support
FRIDAY, April 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A non-stigmatizing message about serious mental illness (SMI) can increase public support for investing in mental health services, according to a study published online April 1 in the Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law.
Recent Years Saw Increase in Burden of Prior Authorization
THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The burden of prior authorization (PA) has increased over the past five years, and 92 percent of physicians report associated delays in access to care, according to the results of a survey published by the American Medical Association (AMA).
Increased Prevalence of Depression, Anxiety After CRC
THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of depression and anxiety are increased among survivors of colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online April 6 in Cancer.
Higher Mortality Risk Seen for ‘Night Owls’
THURSDAY, April 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Individuals with a later chronotype have increased mortality risk, according to a study published online April 12 in Chronobiology International.
Later Natural Menopause Can Benefit Future Verbal Memory
WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Women who have a later natural menopause maintain a small benefit in verbal memory compared with women with earlier menopause, according to a study published online April 11 in Neurology.
Guidance Offered for Improving Mental Health in Workplace
WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Four recommendations for action have been developed for improving mental health in the workplace; the guidance forms the basis for an article published online in the April issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
TBI Associated With Increased Risk of Subsequent Dementia
WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with increased risk of dementia, according to a study published online April 10 in The Lancet Psychiatry.
Caffeine Therapy for Apnea of Prematurity Safe Over Long Term
WEDNESDAY, April 11, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Neonatal caffeine therapy for apnea of prematurity has no detrimental long-term effects and even improves some neurologic measures, according to a study published online April 11 in Pediatrics.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Tied to Risk of Mental Health Issues
TUESDAY, April 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with higher risk of psychiatric conditions, according to a study published online April 10 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Suggestions Offered to Reduce Physician Frustration With EHRs
TUESDAY, April 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Changes can be implemented to help reduce physician frustration with electronic health records (EHRs), according to an article published in Medical Economics.
Considerable Differences in Burden of Disease at State Level
TUESDAY, April 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There are considerable differences in the burden of disease at the state level, according to a study published in the April 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
One Night of Sleep Deprivation Linked to Amyloid-β Burden
TUESDAY, April 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — One night of sleep deprivation is associated with amyloid-β (Aβ) burden (ABB) in healthy controls, according to a study published online April 9 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Education, Depression, Pain Associated With Opioid Misuse
TUESDAY, April 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In adults age 50 or older, higher education, illicit drug use, depression, and pain interference with normal work are significantly associated with opioid misuse, according to a study published recently in Nursing Outlook.
Prenatal Exposure to SSRI Tied to Fetal Brain Development
MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Prenatal exposure to a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is associated with fetal brain development, according to a study published online April 9 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Program Supporting Parent-Child Reading Aloud Aids Development
MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The Video Interaction Project (VIP), a parent education program which promotes positive parenting through reading aloud and play, reduces hyperactivity at school entry, according to a study published online April 9 in Pediatrics.
Polypharmacy Linked to Poorer Cognitive, Physical Capability
MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Polypharmacy is associated with poorer cognitive and physical capability even after adjustment for disease burden, according to a study published online March 24 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
White Matter Tracts Differ for Infants With Fragile X Syndrome
MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There are significant differences in the development of 12 fiber tracts between infants with fragile X syndrome (FXS) and controls, according to a study published online April 4 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Increased Risk of Unnatural Death in People With Epilepsy
MONDAY, April 9, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The risk of unnatural death is increased among people with epilepsy, according to a study published online April 9 in JAMA Neurology.
Interns’ Schedule Takes Toll on Sleep, Physical Activity, Mood
FRIDAY, April 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — New interns’ intense and changing schedules take a toll on sleep, activity, and mood, according to a study published online March 14 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Myocarditis Rare Side Effect of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
FRIDAY, April 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Myocarditis in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) may be more common than previously thought, according to a study published online March 19 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Factors ID’d for Breastfeeding Behavior in Women With BMI ≥30
FRIDAY, April 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Five psychological factors are associated with breastfeeding behaviors among women with a body mass index ≥30 kg/m², according to a review published online March 24 in Obesity Reviews.
Early Intervention Service Cuts Suicide Rate in Schizophrenia
FRIDAY, April 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Early intervention (EI) services seem to improve the suicide rate for patients with first-episode schizophrenia-spectrum (FES) disorders, according to a study published online April 4 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Preserved Neurogenesis in Hippocampus of Healthy Seniors
THURSDAY, April 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Healthy older subjects display preserved neurogenesis, according to a study published in the April 5 issue of Cell Stem Cell.
ACA Marketplaces Expand Coverage for Chronically Ill
THURSDAY, April 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The Affordable Care Act’s Marketplaces covered a disproportionate share of non-elderly adults with high health care risks in the 2014 to 2015 time period, according to a study published in the April issue of Health Affairs.
Online Doc Reviews Don’t Reflect Patient Satisfaction Surveys
THURSDAY, April 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Online physician reviews do not reflect patient satisfaction surveys (PSSs), according to a study published in the April issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
Mood Disorders Up for Children of Consanguineous Parents
THURSDAY, April 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Children of first-cousin consanguineous parents are more likely to be in receipt of antidepressant or anxiolytic medications and antipsychotic medications, according to a study published online April 4 in JAMA Psychiatry.
ADHD Frequently Co-Occurs With Autism Spectrum Disorder
THURSDAY, April 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Co-occurrence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and children with both conditions have a higher risk of anxiety and mood disorders, according to a study published in the April issue of Pediatrics.
Cannabis Use Tied to Increased Likelihood of Cigarette Smoking
THURSDAY, April 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Cannabis use is associated with increased initiation of, persistence of, and relapse to cigarette smoking, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
Demoralization Common in Patients With Parkinson’s Disease
WEDNESDAY, April 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Demoralization is common in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and is associated with motor dysfunction, according to a study published online April 4 in Neurology.
Marijuana Legalization May Reduce Opioid Use
WEDNESDAY, April 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — State implementation of medical marijuana laws is associated with a reduction in the rate of opioid prescribing, according to a study published online April 2 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Variations Identified in Free-Text Directions in E-Prescriptions
WEDNESDAY, April 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There is considerable variation in the quality of free-text patient directions (Sig) in electronic prescriptions (e-prescriptions), according to a study published online April 2 in the Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy.
Depressive Symptoms Tied to Diabetes Self-Management
WEDNESDAY, April 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Changes in depressive symptoms can predict improvement in self-efficacy and adherence to diabetes management, according to a study published online March 27 in Diabetes Care.
CDC: Overdose Deaths Up Across Drug Categories in 2015 to 2016
TUESDAY, April 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — From 2015 to 2016, there were increases in deaths across all drug categories examined, with 63,632 drug overdose deaths in 2016, according to research published in the March 30 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Anomalous Brain Structure ID’d in Preschoolers With ADHD
TUESDAY, April 3, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Anomalous brain development is evident among medication-naive preschoolers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society.
Agile Implementation Speeds Initiation of Health Care Solutions
MONDAY, April 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In a case demonstration study published online March 7 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, authors describe using Agile Implementation (AI), a method to quickly, efficiently, effectively, and sustainably translate evidence-based health care solutions into practice, in an Aging Brain Care model, an evidence-based collaborative care model which targets older adults with dementia, depression, or delirium.
Stopping Exercise Found to Increase Depressive Symptoms
MONDAY, April 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Ceasing regular exercise increases depressive symptoms (DS) in healthy adults, particularly women, according to a review published recently in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
Grief Symptoms Similar in Donor vs Non-Donor Decision Families
MONDAY, April 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Perceptions of the organ donation experience vary between relatives who decide to donate their relative’s organs and those who do not, but the decision does not appear to be associated with subsequent grief symptoms, according to a study published online March 19 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
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