Long-Term Warfarin Use Tied to Increased Dementia Risk
Both warfarin and atrial fibrillation may raise risk
New Rule Extends FDA Authority Over Tobacco, Nicotine Products
Agency banning the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors
Price Transparency Tool Doesn’t Cut Health Care Spending
Small percentage of eligible employees used the tool when offered
CDC: Behavioral Therapy Recommended First for ADHD
Parents of young children with ADHD can help them improve through guidance
Physician Leadership Training May Help Counteract Burnout
Leadership ratings strongly linked to employee burnout and satisfaction
Report: Why Health Care Costs Are Lower in Europe Than U.S.
Main reason for price difference is national system that negotiates with medical providers
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Advised for Chronic Insomnia
CBT recommended as initial treatment; drugs should be considered if CBT unsuccessful
FDA: Brintellix Changing Name to Avoid Confusion With Brilinta
Antidepressant changing name to Trintellix; meds with old brand name likely during transition period
April 2016 Briefing – Psychiatry
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Psychiatry for April 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Distraction Methods During Blood Draws Have Similar Effectiveness
No significant difference among ball, balloon, cards in reducing children's pain, anxiety
