Psychiatry News

Older adults with diabetes who spend less time within their individualized HbA1c target range have a higher risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementias, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.

New and chronic anxiety were associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, especially among individuals aged 70 years and younger, according to a study published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Women with breast cancer who underwent hormone-modulating therapy exhibited a reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to results of a retrospective cohort study.

Nearly 23% of U.S. adults — or approximately 58.7 million — reported some type of mental illness during 2023, according to results from a national survey on mental health and substance use released by HHS.

Individuals with a higher Brain Care Score had a significantly lower risk for late-life depression, dementia and stroke, according to a study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry.

PHILADELPHIA — In a small cohort of individuals with mild cognitive impairment or dementia, sleep disruption was associated with weekly agitation level, according to a presenter.

PHILADELPHIA — Emergency medical service providers face challenges such as diagnosis, proper intervention and surrogate decision-making in treating critically ill individuals with dementia who require urgent medical intervention, according to a poster.

The Federal Trade Commission proposal to ban noncompete clauses for all workers has sent powerful ripples through the health care industry, prompting physicians of all specialties to reevaluate their career trajectories.

CHICAGO — Adults with occasional constipation reported significant improvement in stool consistency and GI-related symptoms after receiving a probiotic blend, results from a randomized study presented at NUTRITION showed.

Health care providers know of the broad potential AI offers for reducing burnout, but which products are actually available for use can be difficult to ascertain, especially considering electronic health record system compatibility.