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January 05, 2024
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Top in Healio: COVID-19 rebound; how PCPs can combat suicide rates

Top in Healio: COVID-19 rebound; how PCPs can combat suicide rates

Two analyses found antiviral drugs like Paxlovid do not elevate the risk for COVID-19 rebound, contrary to previous research.

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December 27, 2023
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'You will not find what you are not looking for': How PCPs can fight record suicide levels

'You will not find what you are not looking for': How PCPs can fight record suicide levels

In the wake of record suicide numbers, primary care physicians are in a unique position to offer front-line mental health care, according to experts.

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December 13, 2023
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Program for those with epilepsy able to detect symptoms of depression, suicidality

Program for those with epilepsy able to detect symptoms of depression, suicidality

ORLANDO — A home-based mental health program for individuals with epilepsy was effective in detecting symptoms of depression and suicidality, according to a poster.

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December 12, 2023
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Isotretinoin not associated with increased risk for suicide, psychiatric conditions

Isotretinoin not associated with increased risk for suicide, psychiatric conditions

Isotretinoin is not associated with an increased risk for suicide or psychiatric conditions on a population level, according to a study.

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November 22, 2023
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Risk for suicidal behavior two times greater in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Risk for suicidal behavior two times greater in patients with Parkinson’s disease

A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies involving suicidality among patients with Parkinson’s disease found a high prevalence of suicidal ideation as well as a two times greater risk for suicidal behavior compared with controls.

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November 14, 2023
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HHS study: Nearly 49 million Americans reported substance use disorder in 2022

HHS study: Nearly 49 million Americans reported substance use disorder in 2022

According to new data released by HHS, 48.7 million Americans aged 12 years or older reported a substance use disorder in the past year, including 29.5 million with an alcohol use disorder and 27.2 million with a drug use disorder.

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November 13, 2023
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Gender gap in life expectancy widens amid COVID-19, drug overdose crisis

Gender gap in life expectancy widens amid COVID-19, drug overdose crisis

The gender gap in life expectancy in the United States has grown in recent years, with women living nearly 6 years longer than men on average, according to the results of a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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October 25, 2023
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Earlier follow-up lowered suicide risk after psychiatric inpatient discharge

Earlier follow-up lowered suicide risk after psychiatric inpatient discharge

An earlier follow-up visit after psychiatric inpatient discharge was associated with lower risk of suicide in a population-based study from South Korea.

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October 24, 2023
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AAP meeting highlights: PCPs improve autism diagnoses; suicide risk is high in children

AAP meeting highlights: PCPs improve autism diagnoses; suicide risk is high in children

Last week, health professionals met at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition for the latest updates in pediatric health care.

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October 22, 2023
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‘Sadly not very surprising’: Many children screen positive for suicide risk

‘Sadly not very surprising’: Many children screen positive for suicide risk

WASHINGTON — Nearly one in four children screened positive for suicide risk at a pediatric ED in Chicago during a 3-year period, according to a study presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

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