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A photo of Simone Biles during the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

<乌鸦传媒>Simone Biles Is Sending a Message: Olympians Are People First

Mental health is essential to sporting success

A close up of an adult woman with acne on her face.

<乌鸦传媒>Acne Takes a Toll on Women's Mental Health, Quality of Life

Almost half reported self-consciousness, adverse effects on professional, social, personal lives

AAIC over a computer rendering of phosphorylation of tau proteins leading to disintegration of microtubuli in a neuron axon

<乌鸦传媒>Aducanumab: What to Know If You Prescribe

Recommendations may change when trial data are published

AAIC over a computer rendering of phosphorylation of tau proteins leading to disintegration of microtubuli in a neuron axon

<乌鸦传媒>Better Air, Better Brains

Reducing air pollution tied to lower dementia risk, slower cognitive decline

A female therapist wearing a protective mask conducts a session with her female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>To Prevent Chronic Illness, Start With Mental Health

The two are inextricably linked

A female psychiatrist takes notes during a session with her male patient, both are wearing protective masks.

<乌鸦传媒>Psychiatrists Can Be Valuable Vaccine Educators

"Actively and constantly searching" for ways to address the needs of a vulnerable population

A female surgeon ties her scrub cap in the operating room.

<乌鸦传媒>Gender Bias in the OR Is a Hazard to Patient Safety

Conflict and toxicity can make teams more prone to errors

Illustration of a brain shaped maze.

<乌鸦传媒>Drug Overdoses Spike; Shock Therapy Effective; Psychiatrist Charged for 'Pill-Mill'

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

A stressed looking senior woman next to a bottle of Nuplazid (pimavanserin) capsules.

<乌鸦传媒>Staying on Pimavanserin Cut Dementia-Related Psychosis Relapse

However, late-stage trial couldn't separate efficacy in dementia subtypes

A close up of a senior woman鈥檚 blue eye.

<乌鸦传媒>Unexplained Catatonia: What's Behind Woman's Sudden Symptoms?

Recent history of insomnia could be a clue

A teen boy with braces yawns and stretches while waking up in the morning

<乌鸦传媒>Teens Need Later School Start Times

The pandemic has further highlighted the health benefits

A woman gives the thumbs up gesture to her laptop.

<乌鸦传媒>Study: Exposure Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Saves Money

Adding exposure to internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy could cut costs in the long run

Old metal signage on a wooden door which reads: COMPLAINTS DEPT. ENTER

<乌鸦传媒>The Psychological Repercussions of Patient Complaints

We need support from hospital administration

A senior woman talks on her smartphone at home.

<乌鸦传媒>Phone Calls Spot Early Alzheimer's

Predictive model identified vocal features of dementia patients from everyday speech

A shirtless homeless man in Vancouver鈥檚 Downtown Eastside with a syringe in his mouth readies to inject himself with drugs.

<乌鸦传媒>Clearing the Hurdles to Safe Injection Facilities

Rhode Island the first state to authorize a pilot program, but how likely is it others will follow

A diverse group of young female campers make heart shapes with their hands under a hand painted WELCOME TO CAMP FELIX sign.

<乌鸦传媒>Dear Parents, Kids Need Camp

Providers should talk to parents about summer camp precautions that can keep kids safe and healthy

A young boy with a bandaged head lies in bed next to his sleeping mother.

<乌鸦传媒>ADHD Linked to Kids' Traumatic Brain Injury Severity

But overall, children with ADHD were more likely to experience TBI

The vial and packaging of Aduhelm (aducanumab) for injection with blurred prescribing information in the background.

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Aducanumab Prescribing Information Changes

"We as neurologists need a strategy to advise our patients," experts say

An anatomical model head with brain exposed and electrodes attached to the temples.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Cannot Ban Use of Electric Shock Devices for Harmful Behaviors

Appeals court rules in favor of only U.S. facility still using devices for behavioral treatment

A chart showing estrogen levels in a female silhouette from age 25-80

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Biomarkers Tied to Endogenous Estrogen Exposure in Women

Longer reproductive period linked to amyloid, p-tau in cognitively normal older women

A tired male healthcare worker in scrubs and PPE sits in a folding chair and rubs his eyes in a dark room.

<乌鸦传媒>You're Not Alone in Your Darkest Hours

Ending the silence on mental health can save the lives of our peers, our patients, and ourselves

A sad and distressed looking young woman curled up on a couch holding a smartphone.

<乌鸦传媒>The Mental Health Toll of Not Matching

Reports of suicides and unprecedented social media dialogue have turned a spotlight on the issue

A mature person with Down syndrome draws in an activity book.

<乌鸦传媒>APOE Gene Influences Alzheimer's Symptoms, Biomarkers in Down Syndrome

Earlier Alzheimer's changes seen in APOE4 carriers

A tired male healthcare worker in dark blue scrubs with closed eyes rests his head on his hand in the doctor鈥檚 lounge.

<乌鸦传媒>The Elephant in the Doctors' Lounge

It's time to get healthcare workers talking about their own mental health

A transgender woman in a pink robe with her head wrapped in a towel wipes the steam off of a mirror in the bathroom.

<乌鸦传媒>What's Driving Eating Disorders in Trans Patients?

Proper care begins with understanding

A photo of John Markowitz, MD

<乌鸦传媒>Q&A: Helping Surfside Survivors, and Other Trauma Patients, Return to Normal

Columbia University's John Markowitz outlines the types of therapies that are proven to work

A photo of Jay Bindman

<乌鸦传媒>When You Ignore My Gender, You Dehumanize Me

As physicians, we must do better to support trans patients

ADA over a photo of a glucose monitor laying on a blood sugar tracker chart

<乌鸦传媒>COVID-19 Pandemic Upped Anxiety in Adults, Kids With Diabetes

Providers should be screening patients on how COVID is affecting them, says researcher

<乌鸦传媒>Biden Administration Eases Rules for Mobile Vans for Substance Use Treatment

Aim is to increase treatment access in rural areas, underserved communities

EASL over a computer rendering of a liver

<乌鸦传媒>Rise in Alcohol Dependence Seen During Pandemic

AUD in U.K. study tied to worse COVID outcomes and more mental health problems as well

A computer rendering of the release of cytokines.

<乌鸦传媒>Two Inflammatory Proteins Linked With Slower Cognitive Decline

Surprise finding ties plasma cytokine levels with Alzheimer's biomarkers and cognition

<乌鸦传媒>Hospital Slapped With Lawsuit Over Horrifying Attack on Resident

"Dr. A" was repeatedly stabbed with a lunch tray metal knife and pen as nurses hid in fear

A young bearded male lights a marijuana cigarette

<乌鸦传媒>Can Cannabis Use Lead to Suicidal Thoughts?

Survey data showed increasing suicidal behaviors among young adults over prior decade

Several packets of Suboxone sublingual film

<乌鸦传媒>As Overdoses Rise, Opioid Treatment Providers Struggle to Get Paid

Providers of medication assisted treatment say they're bleeding cash, and unable to keep staff

A still of surgeon Jess Ting, MD, meeting with a patient from the documentary 鈥淏orn to Be鈥�

<乌鸦传媒>Gender-Affirming Surgical Fellowships Gaining Steam in the U.S.

Since 2017, number of programs offering multidisciplinary training has grown from one to eight

A photo of Howie Mandel

<乌鸦传媒>Howie Mandel 'Living in a Nightmare' With OCD

Comedian wants to remove the stigma of his illness

AMA over a grid of doctors faces of various genders and ethnicities.

<乌鸦传媒>Child Mental Health Crisis Needs Attention, AMA Delegates Say

"The pandemic exacerbated a problem we already had and made it a catastrophe"

SLEEP over a conceptual image of dreaming: a woman in a bed floating in the clouds with birds.

<乌鸦传媒>Sleep Disorders Tied to Dementia in Patients With TBI

Study evaluates outcomes by sex, independently of other dementia risks

A microscopy of Neurofibrillary tangles in the Hippocampus of an old person with Alzheimer-related pathology.

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Tau Vaccine Shows Immune Response, Safety

Exploratory, post hoc analyses hint at plasma NfL changes, and in some, slower cognitive decline

SLEEP over a conceptual image of dreaming: a woman in a bed floating in the clouds with birds.

<乌鸦传媒>Persistent Insomnia Since Childhood Linked with Mood, Anxiety Disorders in Adults

But no increased risk seen in kids whose insomnia improved over time

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