Sensory disabilities tied to worse subsequent mental health in seniors
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Haymarket Media
Aug 28, 2024
Increased risk for low self-rated mental health and loneliness symptoms were seen for older adults with more sensory disabilities.
Cognitive difficulties tied to lower return to work after breast cancer
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Return to work two years after diagnosis was associated with higher cognitive speed performance before and after cancer treatment.
Risk of Parkinson’s disease heightened in people with anxiety
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Certain clinical features may identify those who may be in the prodromal phase of Parkinson’s disease.
Mediterranean diet may aid mental health in rheumatoid arthritis patients
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Higher diet adherence was tied to lower odds of depression in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Extended-release oral ketamine effective for treatment-resistant depression
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Excellent tolerability was seen, with no changes in blood pressure, minimal reports of sedation and minimal dissociation.
Medical debt common in adults with depression, anxiety
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Medical debt also was tied to delayed or forgone healthcare.
Study looks at co-use of CYP2D6-metabolizing opioids, antidepressants in seniors
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CYP2D6-inhibiting antidepressants were linked to worse outcomes than CYP2D6-neutral antidepressants when used with CYP2D6-metabolizing opioids.
Light at night tied to higher risk for mental health disorders
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Daytime or natural light may offer a protective effect, however.
Suicidal thoughts, attempts common among patients starting buprenorphine
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Integrated behavioral health services may help address patient needs with opioid use disorder, the authors say.
Humor therapy may aid depression, anxiety
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Participants in studies in the literature review included older people in nursing homes, people with Parkinson’s disease and retired women, among others.