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Low-Dose Statin Bests Six Commonly Used Cholesterol Health Supplements

The study included adults aged 40 to 75 years with no history of cardiovascular disease, an LDL-C of 70-189 mg/dL, and a 5-20% 10-year risk of ASCVD.

Smartphone Addiction: Tips for Assessment and Management

Determining when smartphone use has become an addiction in patients is tricky. Researchers outline what to look for.

Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy Underused: Provider and Patient Perspectives

Authors describe the perspectives of patients and prescribing clinicians regarding the use of antidepressants during pregnancy.

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Ketamine and Psilocybin Update in Treatment-Resistant Depression

Studies from Psych Congress 2022 show the efficacy of ketamine and psilocybin in reducing symptoms of treatment-resistant depression.

Depression, Anxiety Reduce Likelihood of Achieving Minimal Disease Activity in PsA

Researchers determined the effect of depression and anxiety on disease activity among patients with psoriatic arthritis.

Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder May Benefit From a Dance Intervention

Researchers studied whether a dance intervention may be beneficial for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.

Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Insomnia Relief in Cancer Patients

Acupuncture and moxibustion, which are sometimes used together, have shown promise in reducing insomnia in patients with cancer.

A Brief Psychoeducational Intervention Aimed at Encouraging Suicide Prevention Hotlines

Researchers investigated whether a brief psychoeducational behavioral intervention called Crisis Line Facilitation may help to prevent suicidal behaviors among Veterans.

The pitfall of self-reported stress levels is that the baseline stress for some people is so high, a cancer diagnosis doesn’t even register.

Discrimination Associated With Higher Risk of Depression

A group of researchers explored whether individuals who experienced ongoing discrimination had a higher risk for depression.

Do Concussions Contribute to Mental Health Disorders in Youths?

David Howell, PhD; and Heather Sesma, PhD; provide insight into the specific sequelae of concussion in youth and risk for subsequent mental health issues.

Anxiety in Children and Adults Ballooned in US at Start of COVID-19 Pandemic

The authors discuss identifying and treating anxiety disorders in children and adults in primary care during COVID-19.

FDA Cracks Down on Honey-Based Products Tainted With Undeclared Drugs

The products were being promoted and sold for sexual enhancement on various websites and online marketplaces, and possibly in some retail stores.

Change of National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Number to 988

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-275-TALK (8255)) will change to 988 as of July 16, 2022.

AAD Releases Guideline to Increase Awareness on Comorbidities in Atopic Dermatitis

A new American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) guideline describes available evidence on comorbidities associated with atopic dermatitis (AD) in adults.

COVID-19 and Alcohol: A Pandemic Collides With a Public Health Crisis

Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic that overwhelmed hospitals, upended the economy, and sent much of the world into lockdown, researchers tracked a concerning uptick in alcohol use.

Lower Ventral Striatum Activity Associated With Depression in Teens

Researchers used data from a European sample of teens from the IMAGEN Consortium study, which measured resting-state fMRI activity at age 14, 16, and 18.

Adolescent Boys With Autism Spectrum Disorder at a Nearly 3-Fold Higher Risk for Self-Harm

Investigators at King’s College London in the UK evaluated data from a national database of adolescents aged who were enrolled in 4 state-maintained school and resident programs from their 11th birthday or April 2009 to presentation at an emergency department for self-harm, their 18th birthday, or March 2013.

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