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The tragic shooting of surgeon Michael Davidson can be used as an opportunity to find meaning in tragedy

Perspective on Dr. Davidson: ‘Be Like Mike’

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Michael Davidson took on highest risk patients, sought to extend lives in cases deemed 'hopeless'
Perspectives on science and religion are complex

Many Scientifically Inclined Prefer Certain Religious Accounts

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Those with post-secular perspective view science and religion favorably
Maternal depression is more common at four years postpartum than at any point during the first 12 months postpartum

Maternal Depression Up at Four Years Postpartum

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Women with one child more likely to report depressive symptoms at four years postpartum
Estrogen and estradiol may help protect against lead's harmful effects on the frontal areas of the brain

Estrogen May Lessen Cognitive Effects of Lead Exposure

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May explain why lead exposure is less likely to cause brain damage in girls than in boys
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with binge-eating disorder.

FDA: Vyvanse Approved for Binge-Eating Disorder

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Patients taking Vyvanse experienced a decrease in the number of binge eating days per week
Patient engagement initiatives can decrease costs without sacrificing quality care

Patient Engagement Can Cut Costs, Improve Outcomes

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Initiatives can decrease hospital visits, cut morbidity and mortality, up treatment adherence
Non-pharmacological alternatives for the treatment of delirium are available and beneficial

Non-Pharmacological Options Efficacious in Treating Delirium

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Simply reminding patient each morning of date, place can help, researchers found

January 2015 Briefing – Psychiatry

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Psychiatry for January 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
For older adults

Anxiety Moderates Amyloid-β Association With Cognition

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Correlation moderated by elevated anxiety symptoms; greater decline in high-anxiety group
Results of a small study suggest that Parkinson's patients seem to improve if they think they're taking a costly medication. The findings have been published online Jan. 28 in Neurology.

Cost of Meds Contributes to Placebo Effect in Parkinson’s

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Parkinson's patients given fake drugs fared better on 'more expensive' medication