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Few Teens Regret Gender-Affirming Medical Care, Survey Shows

— Only 4% reported regret after receiving puberty blockers, gender-affirming hormones

10 Hrs Ago
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Psychologist Behind the 'Stanford Prison Experiment' Dies at 91

Philip Zimbardo was criticized for becoming an active participant in controversial study

Oct 21, 2024
Late ED Doc's Secret Life; Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Florida; COVID Vaccine Lawsuit

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Oct 21, 2024
Study: OUD Patients More Likely to Stay on Methadone Than Buprenorphine/Naloxone

Findings make a "strong case" for making methadone available in all settings, researcher says

Oct 18, 2024
Stroke Survivors Still Prescribed a 'Concerning' Amount of Benzos

Red flag in nationwide data despite improvement since 2013

Oct 17, 2024
Study: OUD Patients More Likely to Stay on Methadone Than Buprenorphine/Naloxone

Findings make a "strong case" for making methadone available in all settings, researcher says

Stroke Survivors Still Prescribed a 'Concerning' Amount of Benzos

Red flag in nationwide data despite improvement since 2013

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Unexplained Catatonia: What's Behind Woman's Sudden Symptoms?

Recent history of insomnia could be a clue

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Avoiding Clozapine-Related Risks in Refractory Schizophrenia

Key is to recognize and safely diagnose one possible deadly complication

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This Man's Increased Psychiatric Issues Masked an Undiagnosed Disease

The long delay to diagnosis and treatment caused frightening symptoms

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Lawmakers Pan DEA's Leaked Plans for Telehealth

Meanwhile, a third extension of current rules is in the works

Oct 16, 2024
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No Single Antipsychotic Offers Cognitive Benefit in Schizophrenia Disorders

And some should be avoided when cognitive deficits are a concern, study suggests

Oct 16, 2024
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15.5M Adults Have ADHD; Pediatric Social Media Harms; Loneliness Affects 1 in 5

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

Oct 16, 2024
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State to Pay $13M After Shooter Drill Terrified Kids' Psych Hospital

Fifty children at the hospital will each receive about $60,000

Oct 15, 2024
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Millions of Aging Americans Are Facing Dementia by Themselves

"I will not survive this in the end -- I know that," says one patient

Oct 15, 2024
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Opinion
Why Would a Promising Young Physician Take His Own Life?

The loss of William West Jr. forces us to consider the role of health systems in staff well-being

Oct 15, 2024
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Docs Demand Trump's Medical Records; Anesthesiologist's Sex Crimes; Daily Loneliness

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Oct 15, 2024
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Study Suggests No Suicide Signal in Teens Prescribed GLP-1 Agonists

GLP-1 treatment was tied to lower risks of suicidal ideation, attempts vs lifestyle interventions

Oct 14, 2024
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Alzheimer's Drug in Smaller Vial Sizes Could Save Medicare Hundreds of Millions

Nearly 6% of lecanemab may be discarded each year

Oct 14, 2024
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Democratic Ob/Gyn Running for Open House Seat in Minnesota

Reproductive rights, cost of healthcare, and mental health central to Kelly Morrison's campaign

Oct 14, 2024
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Older Men's Connections Often Wither When They're on Their Own

Nearly one in four men over 75 live alone, leaving them vulnerable to depression and suicide

Oct 13, 2024
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Opinion
Election Got You Stressed and Anxious?

Here's how to maintain your composure when patients have differing views

Oct 13, 2024
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Poppy Seed Brew Triggers Morphine Overdose, Drawing Attention of Lawmakers

During harvesting and processing, the seeds can become coated with the opium

Oct 12, 2024
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Loneliness Tied to Alzheimer's and Dementia Risk

Feeling lonely also linked with cognitive impairment that's not dementia, meta-analysis shows

Oct 11, 2024
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