May 2016 Briefing – Psychiatry
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Psychiatry for May 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Blood-Brain Barrier Leaks Seen in Patients With Early Alzheimer’s
Cognitive abilities decreased significantly with increasing leakage in deep gray matter
CVD Risk Appears to Be Increased in Women With Migraine
Researchers say it should be considered independent risk factor for future cardiovascular events
Transformational Leadership Predicts Next Year Absenteeism
Presenteeism in year one moderates link between transformational leadership, sickness in year three
AHRQ Communication Toolkit Can Help After Patient Harm Occurs
Toolkit helps patients, families, clinicians, and administrators discuss what happened
Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Schizophrenia Risk for Child
Findings based on analysis of maternal levels of cotinine
Recognition of Patient Expertise Can Improve Adherence
Recognizing patient expertise in treatment decision can prevent nonadherence based on disagreement
Remaining Uninsured May Be Difficult to Reach Via ACA
Reaching the remaining uninsured may be difficult due to lack of Medicaid expansion on the state level
FDA Approves Probuphine Implant for Opioid Dependence
New form of treatment designed to last six months
Mental Disorders Were Most Costly in U.S. in 2013
Spending on mental disorders exceeded that of heart conditions in 2013, reaching $201 billion
