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Patients with psoriatic arthritis have higher levels of fatigue than patients with psoriasis treated with phototherapy or systemic treatment

Fatigue Levels Vary for Patients With Psoriatic Disease

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Higher levels of fatigue in psoriatic arthritis versus psoriasis; fatigue scores linked to depression
The prevalence of driving under the influence of alcohol and illicit drugs has been quantified in a report published Dec. 28 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Survey Shows Lower Rate of Impaired Driving in U.S. for 2014

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In 2014, 11.1 percent drove under the influence of alcohol, 4.1 percent drove under influence of drugs
Poor sleep quality is prevalent in patients on maintenance hemodialysis

Poor Sleep Common in Hemodialysis Patients

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Poor sleep tied to increased daytime sleepiness, especially in those with depression
For women surviving into late life

Is Dementia in Older Women Tied to 20-Year Rate of Weight Loss?

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Rate of loss over 20 years linked to development of MCI/dementia in women surviving past 80
About two-third of females with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa achieve recovery by the time of follow-up at 22 years

Two-Thirds With Anorexia, Bulimia Recover in Long-Term

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Early recovery linked to increased risk of long-term recovery in anorexia nervosa but not bulimia nervosa
A direct referral program and use of an interim buprenorphine regimen can be beneficial for encouraging individuals with an opioid-use disorder to seek help

Police Referral Without Arrest Lets Opioid Abusers Seek Help

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And, interim buprenorphine regime can reduce drug-related risks while waiting for opioid abuse tx
Following legalization of marijuana use

Legalization of Marijuana May Impact Teen Perception, Use

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Decreased perception of harm, increased use among eighth, 10th graders in Washington, but not Colorado
Health care spending on children increased from 1996 to 2013 in the United States

1996-2013 Saw Increase in U.S. Health Care Spending on Children

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Greatest areas of growth in absolute terms were inpatient well-newborn care, ADHD, and asthma
From 1996 to 2013 there were considerable increases in personal health care spending in the United States

Personal Health Care Spending Continues to Soar in the U.S.

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Highest spending on diabetes, ischemic heart disease, and low back and neck pain in 2013
Laughter therapy improves the quality of life of nursing home residents

Laughter Is Good Medicine for Nursing Home Residents

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Small study finds laughter therapy improves quality-of-life measures among residents