Health System Sees Success With E-Visits Via Patient Portal
Portal offers access to physicians without an office visit for certain common symptoms
Chronic Pain Tied to Increased Risk of Memory Loss
Findings in patients 60 and older with moderate or severe chronic pain
APSS: Weekend Sleep Changes Adversely Affect Health Outcomes
For every hour of shifted sleep, an associated 11.1 percent increase in risk of diagnosed heart disease
Adverse Brain Outcomes Seen With Even Moderate Drinking
Findings suggest U.S. drinking guidelines might be too liberal
Positive Clinical Effects Seen for Placebos Without Deception
Findings based on five studies involving patients with IBS, depression, allergic rhinitis, back pain, ADHD
Venlafaxine Use Linked to Bone Turnover Markers in Older Adults
Increase in CTX and decrease in P1NP, consistent with accelerated bone loss with antidepressant tx
Cool Water Works As Well As Hot for Ridding Hands of Germs
Time spent scrubbing hands with soap more important that water temperature
APA: Internet-Based CBT Can Be Helpful in Depression
For people with mild or moderate depression, web-based versions might help, researchers say
American Psychiatric Association, May 20-24
The 169th American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association was held from May 20 to 24 in...
Brain Changes in MS May Contribute to Lack of Empathy
Diffuse normal-appearing white matter damage may create disconnection in social brain network
