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13 Dec 2018 - New England Journal of Medicine - FULLTEXT Substance-Use Disorders in Later Life
Alcohol-use disorder, prescription-drug misuse, and illicit-drug use are growing health problems in later life.
12 Dec 2018 - Clinical Summaries from J Psychiatr Res Exercise tied to improved sleep quality in patients with mental illness
Results from a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
12 Dec 2018 - UK Medical News Female life expectancy is decreasing in some parts of England
Improvement in age-standardised mortality rates and life expectancy in England have slowed down considerably, for both males and females.

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13 Dec 2018 - Oncology Clinical Digest from Sleep Insomnia rate doubles with breast cancer diagnosis
Prevalence rises from 8.1% to 17.9%.
13 Dec 2018 - International Medical News Atopic dermatitis patients should be screened for suicidality
New research suggests individuals with atopic dermatitis are at increased risk of suicidal ideation.
12 Dec 2018 - HCV Clinical Digest from Int J Drug Policy HCV in PWID: C-SCOPE underscores need for physician training
International survey finds many OAT physicians unsure on treatment.
12 Dec 2018 - International Clinical Digest from Sci Rep Neonatal vitamin D deficiency tied to schizophrenia risk
Neonates with low prenatal levels were 44% more likely to develop schizophrenia later in life.
12 Dec 2018 - International Clinical Digest from JAMA Surg For patients with opioid-use disorder, more complications after cardiac surgery
But mortality is comparable to patients without the disorder.
11 Dec 2018 - Clinical Summaries from Clin Nutr Anti-inflammatory diet may be an effective intervention for reducing depression risk
A systematic review and meta-analysis.
11 Dec 2018 - International Medical News Médecins Sans Frontières rescue ship terminates operations
The Aquarius ship has assisted nearly 30,000 people in international waters since the start of its search and rescue programme in 2016.
10 Dec 2018 - International Medical News Vitamin D deficiency in older adults significantly increases risk of depression
Findings from a study of almost 4,000 community-dwelling older adults.
10 Dec 2018 - International Clinical Digest from Lancet Child Adolesc Health Pediatric epilepsy, febrile seizures raise neuropsychiatric risk
Epilepsy is linked to more risk vs febrile seizures.
10 Dec 2018 - International Medical News Using electronic health records linked to burnout in doctors
Different specialties experienced different levels of stress related to the use of electronic health records.
10 Dec 2018 - International Medical News Call for One Health culture in medical education
Doctors, dentists and veterinarians say the integrated education of all future health professionals is fundamental for tackling current and future health challenges for society.
7 Dec 2018 - International Clinical Digest from Lancet Psychiatry Smoking cessation does not worsen symptoms of psychosis
Findings refute popular self-medication hypothesis.
7 Dec 2018 - International Clinical Digest from JAMA Psychiatry FAAH inhibitor helps men quit pot, eases withdrawal
Phase 2a data show reduced cannabis use, withdrawal symptoms, and sleep disturbances.
7 Dec 2018 - International Clinical Digest from Lancet Fluoxetine misses the mark as poststroke therapy
Randomized controlled FOCUS trial is negative.

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