Escitalopram Prevents Interferon-α–Associated Depression
General Medicine Summary and Comment
In patients with hepatitis C infections and without histories of depression, escitalopram was safe and effective.
Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Children and Adolescents
In a community sample, 8% of third-graders, 4% of sixth-graders, and 13% of ninth-graders reported a history of nonsuicidal self-injury.
Valproate Exposure In Utero Can Affect Cognitive Outcomes
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Children exposed to valproate had lower IQs at age 4.5 years than did children exposed to other AEDs.
Mutation May Protect Against Alzheimer Disease
Neurology Summary and Comment
A rare mutation in the <$EMPH_O>APP<$EMPH_C> gene appears to reduce risk for Alzheimer disease and age-related cognitive decline.
Recognizing and Managing Postpartum Depression in the Trenches
Women's Health Summary and Comment
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Practice-based intervention was associated with reduction in depressive symptoms in women as late as 1 year postpartum.
USPSTF Revises Recommendation on Screening Women for Intimate Partner Violence
Women's Health Summary and Comment
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Evidence supports use of screening instruments and interventions.
Is Earlier Stimulant Treatment Better for ADHD?
In children aged 9 to 12 years, earlier stimulant treatment lowered risk for declining academic performance in mathematics.
Poor Dental Health Affects School Performance and Psychosocial Well-Being
Children with dental problems had more problems in school and were more likely to feel worthless or inferior, shy, and unhappy or depressed than children without dental problems.
Physical Activity Affects Multiple Dimensions of Adolescent Health
Physically active youth reported higher quality of life than sedentary youth, and a daily running program improved sleep efficiency.
By Alain Joffe, MD, MPH, FAAP
July 3, 2012
Covering:
Gopinath B et al., Pediatrics 2012 Jul; 130:e167
Kalak N et al., J Adolesc Health 2012 May 2
Depression and AF in Women: Don't Worry, Be Happy
Cardiology Summary and Comment
Psychological distress was not linked to atrial fibrillation in the Women's Health Study.
By Mark S. Link, MD
July 3, 2012
Covering:
Whang W et al., J Am Heart Assoc 2012 Jun; 1:e001107
Lampert R., J Am Heart Assoc 2012 Jun; 1:e002444
Government Report Calls for Better PTSD Care for Military Personnel
Soldiers returning from combat should be screened annually for post-traumatic stress disorder, according a report issued Friday by the Institute of Medicine.
The report...
Eating Disorders Common, Linked to Multiple Adverse Outcomes
Certain eating disorders, such as binge eating disorder, are common among teenage girls and associated with various adverse outcomes, according to a Pediatrics study.
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Soy Supplementation in Women Has No Effect on Global Cognition
Neurology Summary and Comment
A trial designed to simulate soy equivalents in an Asian diet fails to demonstrate a significant benefit on cognition in postmenopausal women.
Treatment of Impulsive Maladaptive Aggression in Youth
Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Clinical Practice Guideline Watch
This evidence-based consensus guideline stresses the importance of accurately identifying and treating underlying conditions.
By Martin T. Stein, MD
June 27, 2012
Covering:
Knapp P et al., Pediatrics 2012 Jun; 129:e1562
Rosato NS et al., Pediatrics 2012 Jun; 129:e1577
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Telephone-Administered vs. Face-to-Face
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Adherence was higher with telephone therapy, but long-term success was lower.
Sexting Associated with Risky Sexual Behavior in Girls
Sexting is prevalent among teenagers and is associated with risky sexual activity among girls, according to a study in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine ...
Incidence of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Is Rising, and We Could Be Contributing to the Problem
The annual rate of NAS increased nearly threefold between 2000 and 2009, and our prescribing practices might be contributing to this trend.
By William P. Kanto, Jr., MD
June 20, 2012
Covering:
Patrick SW et al., JAMA 2012 May 9; 307:1934
Hayes MJ and Brown MS., JAMA 2012 May 9; 307:1974
Hospitalization and Delirium in Patients with AD
Neurology Summary and Comment
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Hospitalization and delirium were associated with increased risks for death, institutionalization, and cognitive decline among patients with Alzheimer disease in an observational study.
By Jaime Toro, MD
June 19, 2012
Covering:
Fong TG et al., Ann Intern Med 2012 Jun 19; 156:848
Averting Postpartum Depression in Women at Risk
Women's Health Summary and Comment
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An educational intervention delivered to postpartum Latina and black women decreased the likelihood of positive depression screens.
Dietary Fats Are Associated with Cognition
General Medicine Summary and Comment
In healthy older women, low saturated fat intake and high monounsaturated fat intake were beneficial.
Treatment of Chronic Tinnitus with Theta Burst Stimulation
Neurology Summary and Comment
In a randomized, sham-controlled study, bilateral burst stimulation to either temporoparietal cortex or secondary auditory areas was safe but did not reduce tinnitus perception.
By Yoon-Hee Cha, MD
May 22, 2012
Covering:
Plewnia C et al., Neurology 2012 May 22; 78:1628
Can We Manage Medication for Children with ADHD Without Teacher Reports?
Agreement between parent and teacher symptom reports was too low to rely on parent reports alone.
By Martin T. Stein, MD
May 30, 2012
Covering:
Lavigne JV et al., J Dev Behav Pediatr 2012 May; 33:336
Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Nocturnal Wandering
Neurology Summary and Comment
Sleep disorders, psychiatric conditions, and use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors increase the risk for nocturnal wandering.
By Jaime Toro, MD
May 29, 2012
Covering:
Ohayon MM et al., Neurology 2012 May 15; 78:1583
Once-Daily Darunavir and the Brain
Once-daily dosing of darunavir is associated with lower drug concentrations in the cerebrospinal fluid than twice-daily dosing, but the clinical relevance of this observation remains unclear.
By Wajid Siddiqui, MD, and Helmut Albrecht, MD
May 21, 2012
Covering:
Calcagno A et al., AIDS 2012 May 3
FDA Warns of Counterfeit Adderall
The FDA has issued an alert about a counterfeit version of the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder drug Adderall being sold online. The fake 30-mg...
