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Use of antipsychotics, but not opioids, drops in nursing home residents with dementia
Prescription of antipsychotic and anxiolytic medications has decreased among residents with dementia in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) nursing homes, but overall prescribing of other psychotropic and opioid agents has increased, reports a study.

Relapse prevention interventions effective in MDD
In patients with remitted major depressive disorder (MDD), the use of psychological relapse prevention interventions, whether as a standalone or in combination with medication, effectively reduces the risk of relapse/recurrence, according to a recent meta-analysis.

Meta-analysis: “Sunshine vitamin” may brighten mood
Vitamin D is known for its role in bone ossification, and most of this vitamin is made when skin is exposed to sunlight. Recently, a meta-analysis has reported that supplemental vitamin D can help alleviate depressive symptoms in adults.

Labour epidural analgesia not a risk factor for offspring ASD, ADHD
Children born to mothers who were exposed to labour epidural analgesia do not appear to be at greater risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study.

Counseling intervention helps avert weight gain in midlife women
Women who are trying to prevent obesity during midlife may benefit from counseling interventions, which a recent study has shown to result in modest differences in weight change without causing any significant harm.



