Tag: Mental Illness / Retardation
History of Concussion May Increase Severe Maternal Mental Illness
Individuals with history of concussion have increased risk for mental illness in the 14 years after delivery
Severe Mental Illness Tied to Fragility Fractures in People 50 Years and Older
For people aged 50 years and older with severe mental illness, risk for fragility fractures is increased across all ages
Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death Elevated for Patients With Psychiatric Disorders
Highest rates of SCD seen for patients with schizophrenic disease; 10-year excess loss of life expected for 18-year-olds with psychiatric disorder
Risk for Psychiatric Disorders Up for Offspring of Moms With Eating Disorder
Offspring of mothers with a history of eating disorder or prepregnancy BMI outside normal have increased risk
Polypharmacy Common in Medicaid-Enrolled Youth With Behavioral and Mental Health Diagnoses
Although uncommon, contraindicated drug pairs have been prescribed
Psychological Illness, CVD Risk Increased for Relatives, Spouses of Cancer Patients
Increased risk for developing a psychological illness, CVD at one year seen after family member's cancer diagnosis
Non-Substance-Related Mental Health Disorders Commonly Seen in Overdose Decedents
Authors call for more efforts to screen for and treat co-occurring disorders
Awareness of Unruptured Aneurysm Diagnosis Increases Risk for Mental Illness
Incidence rate of mental illness higher among those with UIA, especially in younger age groups
Most U.S. Psychiatric Hospitalizations Do Not Involve Substances
However, methamphetamine-involved psychiatric hospitalizations greatly increased from 2015 to 2019
Inflammation in Childhood Linked to Onset of Mental Health Disorders
Participants with persistently raised CRP, peaking at age 9 years, had increased risk for psychotic disorder, severe depression
