Psychosocial Support System

Psychosocial stress, especially financial stress, was associated with increased odds of experiencing intracerebral hemorrhage, with a particularly strong effect among Black and Hispanic patients, researchers reported.

Adults with HF who reported living alone were more likely to be hospitalized for any reason compared with those who reported living with others, according to data from a meta-analysis.

Teens who feel happy, accepted and loved are more likely to maintain good cardiometabolic health as adults, and data show Black youths in particular were more harmed by fewer psychological assets, researchers reported.

Although adolescents with food allergies have physical concerns that need care, there are six areas where their psychosocial needs should be addressed as well, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Ketamine provided rapid benefits to hospitalized patients with suicidal ideation; however, more research is needed to determine its long-term impact, according to findings from a French study published in The BMJ.

Researchers from the University of Calgary identified reasons patients did not complete training for home hemodialysis, as well as potential causes for exiting the therapy after training was completed.

Krista Nelson, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, FAOSW, has been named president of Association of Community Cancer Centers.

The American Psychiatric Association has released a new evidence-based practice guideline for treating patients with schizophrenia, according to an organization press release.