CDC: Suicide Rates Up in Less Urban Regions of United States
Hanging-type deaths rose more than gun-related suicides since 1999, CDC says
Los Angeles eConsult Program Can Reduce Wait Times
eConsult program rapidly adopted; used by more than 3,000 primary care providers by 2015
Initial Rx Can Affect Likelihood of Long-Term Opioid Use
Prescribing opioids for three days or less may lower chances of addiction, researchers say
Nursing Discharge Plan Promotes Therapeutic Adherence
Psychiatric patients who received more information about their health status had higher adherence
Depressive Symptoms Linked to PTSD Post Hip Fracture Repair
At 12 weeks after surgery for hip fracture, few have partial PTSD but more than half have fear of falling
Low Self-Esteem Linked to Anxiety/Depression in SLE
Higher anxiety, depression scores for patients with low self-esteem scores from South California, Manila
Blood Test Promising for ID of Early Depression, Schizophrenia
NMDA receptor signaling increased in patients with depression, reduced in those with schizophrenia
Women Underrepresented Among Grand Rounds Speakers
Women presented a median of 28.3 percent of the total sessions
Concurrent Benzodiazepine, Opioid Use Up Significantly
Providers urged to exercise caution in prescribing opioids for patients already using benzodiazepines
Internet CBT Ups Sexual Function in Breast Cancer Survivors
Increases in sexual desire, sexual arousal, vaginal lubrication; fewer menopause symptoms
