Pilots Suffer Depression, Suicidal Thoughts at Fairly High Rates
Report highlights need for accurate screening
Addiction Consultation Valuable for Liver Transplant Patients
Increased alcohol consumption identified in interviews with addiction specialists vs hepatologists
Self-Care Tools Cut Depression in AMD, Diabetic Retinopathy
Reduced depressive symptoms in patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy
Under-Reporting of Child Abuse Suspected Within U.S. Army
Some children may be 'falling through the cracks of a broken system,' researcher says
Prenatal Exposure to Maternal Stress May Raise Psoriasis Risk
But link to psoriasis seen only for children born to mothers who lost a partner/spouse or an older child
NIH: Teen Drug Use Continuing to Decline
Use of tobacco and alcohol down significantly, too, federal report finds
Rate of Psychiatric Drug Use About 16 Percent in U.S. Adults
Highest rate of use seen for antidepressants
Effect of Statins on Alzheimer’s May Depend on Gender, Race
Type of statin used also makes a difference; no benefit seen for black men
Clinical Antecedents of Adolescent-Onset MDD Identified
Irritability and fear/anxiety are significant clinical antecedents in individuals at familial risk
Social Isolation Can Adversely Affect Breast Cancer Survival
Weak social ties linked to higher risk of recurrence, early death, researchers say