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Psychiatric disorders associated with varying risks of subjection to and perpetration of violence

26 Feb 2020 by

Persons with psychiatric disorders were 3–4 times more likely than their siblings without psychiatric disorders to have been subjected to or to have perpetrated violence after the onset of their conditions, with the risks varying by specific psychiatric diagnoses, history of violence and familial risks, according to a study done in Sweden.

Psychiatric disorders associated with varying risks of subjection to and perpetration of violence

26 Feb 2020

Burnout tied to increased AF risk

25 Feb 2020 by

Greater levels of vital exhaustion, or burnout, are associated with an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF), suggests the ARIC* study.

Burnout tied to increased AF risk

25 Feb 2020

Routine treatment addition or switch not advisable in MDD patients showing early nonresponse

22 Feb 2020

Major depressive disorder (MDD) patients who do not respond at the second week of treatment with mirtazapine monotherapy, paroxetine monotherapy or their combination appear to show improvements at the eighth week of treatment, according to a study. The data do not support recommendations to routinely offer additional treatment or a switch in treatment strategy to patients who exhibit nonresponse early in the treatment.

Routine treatment addition or switch not advisable in MDD patients showing early nonresponse

22 Feb 2020

Mental disorders, chronic physical conditions subtract from number of years in perfect health

21 Feb 2020 by

Mental disorders and chronic physical conditions represent a serious public health burden in Singapore, with chronic pain, major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, cardiovascular disease and generalized anxiety disorder being the top five contributors to increased number of years lived with disability in the general population, according to a recent study.

Mental disorders, chronic physical conditions subtract from number of years in perfect health

21 Feb 2020

Morning sickness linked to hCG hormone, psychological factors

20 Feb 2020

Elevated levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) as well as a history of depression and increased depressive symptoms in the twelfth to fourteenth week of gestation contribute to a higher likelihood of having nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP), a study has found.

Morning sickness linked to hCG hormone, psychological factors

20 Feb 2020

ADGRL3 polymorphisms linked to ADHD susceptibility in children

17 Feb 2020

An association exists between the gene encoding adhesion G protein-coupled receptor L3 (ADGRL3) and childhood attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is consistent with the gene’s role in early neurodevelopment, reports a study.

ADGRL3 polymorphisms linked to ADHD susceptibility in children

17 Feb 2020

Geriatric psychiatry liaison programme improves diagnoses of delirium, dementia in older adults

14 Feb 2020 by

The collaborative geriatric psychiatry liaison programme in a Singapore public hospital geriatric ward has resulted in better detection rates of delirium and new diagnoses of dementia, according to a recent study. Length of stay (LOS) and new institutionalization rates have also increased among those with a diagnosis of delirium.

Geriatric psychiatry liaison programme improves diagnoses of delirium, dementia in older adults

14 Feb 2020

3 factors linked to physical, mental and social well-being

12 Feb 2020

An environment-wide association study (EWAS) has identified depressive symptoms, life satisfaction and happiness as key factors that influence population health, which is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a state of physical, mental and social well-being.

3 factors linked to physical, mental and social well-being

12 Feb 2020

Podcast: Latuda® (lurasidone) for the treatment of schizophrenia – an interview with Dr Pauline Sim

11 Feb 2020

Podcast: Latuda ^®(lurasidone) for the treatment of schizophrenia – an interview with Dr Pauline Sim

Podcast: Latuda® (lurasidone) for the treatment of schizophrenia – an interview with Dr Pauline Sim

11 Feb 2020

Psychiatric disorders associated with varying risks of subsequent self-harm

10 Feb 2020 by

First-recorded diagnoses of psychiatric disorders are associated with increases in risk of subsequent self-harm that vary by diagnostic categories across gender and age groups, with the highest risk observed in patients with substance misuse or dependence, a 10-year case-control study in Hong Kong has shown.

Psychiatric disorders associated with varying risks of subsequent self-harm

10 Feb 2020

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Psychiatric disorders associated with varying risks of subjection to and perpetration of violence

Psychiatric disorders associated with varying risks of subjection to and perpetration of violence

Burnout tied to increased AF risk

Burnout tied to increased AF risk

Routine treatment addition or switch not advisable in MDD patients showing early nonresponse

Routine treatment addition or switch not advisable in MDD patients showing early nonresponse

Mental disorders, chronic physical conditions subtract from number of years in perfect health

Mental disorders, chronic physical conditions subtract from number of years in perfect health

Morning sickness linked to hCG hormone, psychological factors

Morning sickness linked to hCG hormone, psychological factors

ADGRL3 polymorphisms linked to ADHD susceptibility in children

ADGRL3 polymorphisms linked to ADHD susceptibility in children

Geriatric psychiatry liaison programme improves diagnoses of delirium, dementia in older adults

Geriatric psychiatry liaison programme improves diagnoses of delirium, dementia in older adults

3 factors linked to physical, mental and social well-being

3 factors linked to physical, mental and social well-being

Podcast: Latuda® (lurasidone) for the treatment of schizophrenia – an interview with Dr Pauline Sim

Podcast: Latuda® (lurasidone) for the treatment of schizophrenia – an interview with Dr Pauline Sim

Psychiatric disorders associated with varying risks of subsequent self-harm

Psychiatric disorders associated with varying risks of subsequent self-harm