Medical cannabis tied to improved health-related quality of life
May 11, 2023
Improvement was observed across a range of health conditions and was mostly sustained over time.
DEA extends telemedicine for prescribing controlled meds as pandemic measures end
May 10, 2023
The extension through Nov. 11 gives the DEA and HHS a chance to consider revisions and public comments regarding proposals offered March 1.
Hearing-impaired seniors may get improved connectivity sooner after tech acquisition
By
John Roszkowski
May 09, 2023
Residents of senior living communities soon may get access to new technology designed to improve connectivity and reduce social isolation among older adults with hearing loss, thanks to a healthcare acquisition...
Excess weight linked to more somatic complaints in oldest old men
Apr 03, 2023
Body mass index was associated with somatization but not with depression or anxiety.
Anxiety plus overactive bladder tied to biopsychosocial impacts in women
Mar 06, 2023
Women report psychological stress, stress reactivity and worse quality of life, plus greater central sensitization.
Inconsistent state regulations, staff training produce wide variations among states’ antipsychotic...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 28, 2023
Researchers are calling for a closer look at the use of antipsychotics among assisted living residents with dementia after a study found wide variations in prescribing patterns.
Frailty tied to higher risk for suicide attempts in older veterans
Feb 24, 2023
Lower levels of frailty were associated with greater risk for suicide death.
Long-term air pollution exposure tied to higher depression, anxiety risk
Feb 06, 2023
The findings were significant and similar for fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide and nitric oxide.
Demand for mental healthcare outpacing capacity
Nov 18, 2022
Psychologists report increases in those seeking care for anxiety, depression and substance use and no capacity for treating new patients.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction safe, effective for anxiety disorders
Nov 10, 2022
In a randomized study, mindfulness-based stress reduction is noninferior to escitalopram.