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RISE Intervention for Intimate Partner Violence
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November 23, 2021

This RCT focused on a psychosocial counseling intervention for women experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV). Outcomes such as empowerment and self-efficacy were evaluated in 60 women Veterans, a population...
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November 23, 2021

The use of valproate during pregnancy is strongly discouraged, and regulatory restrictions have therefore been placed on its use in women. How well are the restrictions followed? Read this...
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November 16, 2021

No previous study has examined the potential effects of interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) on brain activity in patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD). This fMRI study investigated brain activity changes...
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November 11, 2021

The etiology of first-episode psychosis (FEP) in the elderly is unknown, but an underlying neurodegenerative disorder may be an important factor. To investigate further, this study assessed brain atrophy...
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November 9, 2021

This study compared proportions of patients with comorbid psychiatric disorders among those hospitalized for either pulmonary embolism, a common cause of sudden cardiac arrest in psychiatric patients, or acute...
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November 9, 2021

This study sought to determine if a 9-week group cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention delivered by women who had previously recovered from postpartum depression (PPD) could reduce PPD in current sufferers.
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November 2, 2021

Closer monitoring of symptoms through measurement-based care and setting symptom remission as a goal can help improve outcomes for adults with depression.
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November 2, 2021

This study investigated how ketamine affected cognitive test performance 1 day after administration in depressed patients with suicidal ideation.
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November 2, 2021

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treatment-refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is effective in many patients, but also is invasive and labor-intensive. This study examined the predictive value of baseline characteristics...
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JCP
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October 26, 2021

Alopecia areata (AA) shares a similar inflammatory signature with dementia, and AA’s negative psychosocial impact may lead to poor social engagement, a risk factor for dementia. This nationwide cohort...
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October 26, 2021

This study of Medicaid data investigated whether a recent emergency department visit indicates a greater risk of suicide among people with suicidal ideation.
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October 26, 2021

Homeless veterans are 4 times as likely to use ED services compared to veterans who are not homeless. This study of VA data looked at the effect of electroconvulsive...
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PCC
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October 21, 2021

COVID-19 has affected all aspects of psychiatric care, including consultation-liaison psychiatry services. This study assessed demographic and clinical profiles of psychiatric referrals during the pandemic compared to the previous...
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October 21, 2021

In this study, the authors assessed the benefits of anticonvulsant medications on benzodiazepine use and delirium in patients with alcohol dependence at risk of alcohol withdrawal and admitted to...
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October 19, 2021

Magnetic seizure therapy (MST) has shown promise as an alternative to electroconvulsive therapy for acute treatment-resistant depression (TRD). This study examines the efficacy of MST as a continuation treatment...
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JCP
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October 19, 2021

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been explored as a therapy for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). This decade-long study investigated the long-term efficacy and utility of DBS of the ventral capsule/ventral...
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JCP
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October 19, 2021

SSRIs and benzodiazepines both have uses for anxiety, but should they be started at the same time? This study drew on a claims database to see whether the duration...
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PCC
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October 14, 2021

Parenting styles and early life events have an important bearing on emotional intelligence. This study assessed the impact of adverse childhood events and perception toward parents on the various...
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October 12, 2021

Information on the relationship between combat exposure level and post-deployment suicide attempt risk is sparse. This study estimated the association between self-reported perceived danger during military deployment and post-deployment...
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October 7, 2021

Internists often care for patients with substance use disorders but do not receive adequate training. This study sought to improve internal medicine residents’ attitudes regarding substance use disorders with...
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October 5, 2021

This analysis of VA patients asked whether certain patients respond better than others to PTSD medications.
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October 5, 2021

Little is known about sexual functioning in adolescents with major depressive disorder (MDD). This study examined sexual functioning in older adolescents with MDD and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor use...
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September 30, 2021

Migraine is a significant health issue among medical students. This study assessed the prevalence, characteristics, and triggers of migraine and coping strategies used among medical students in Saudi Arabia.
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September 30, 2021

This study compared time to discontinuation and clinical outcomes of aripiprazole once-monthly 400 mg versus oral atypical antipsychotics in patients with recent-onset schizophrenia in a naturalistic setting. Read on...
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