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A photo of William Ballantyne West Jr., MD.

<乌鸦传媒>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

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Docs Demand Trump's Medical Records; Anesthesiologist's Sex Crimes; Daily Loneliness

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>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

An image of a bottle of LEQUEMBI Injection single-dose vial

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Drug in Smaller Vial Sizes Could Save Medicare Hundreds of Millions

Nearly 6% of lecanemab may be discarded each year

A photo of Kelly Morrison, MD

<乌鸦传媒>Democratic Ob/Gyn Running for Open House Seat in Minnesota

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

A photo of a senior man on a ladder cleaning the gutters.

<乌鸦传媒>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

A close up photo of a mail-in ballot for the 2024 presidential election.

<乌鸦传媒>Election Got You Stressed and Anxious?

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

A photo of a spoon full of poppy seeds and poppy capsules in the background.

<乌鸦传媒>Poppy Seed Brew Triggers Morphine Overdose, Drawing Attention of Lawmakers

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

A computer rendering of amyloid plaques forming on nerve cells.

<乌鸦传媒>Loneliness Tied to Alzheimer's and Dementia Risk

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

An aerial photo of Asheville North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

<乌鸦传媒>Back-to-Back Hurricanes Have Left Medical Disaster in Their Wake

Some thoughts for responders and leadership

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Kate Middleton's Post-Chemo Debut; CDC Probes Cancer Cluster; 15M Adults Have ADHD

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

Illustration of a brain shaped maze.

<乌鸦传媒>Antipsychotics Compared; Psychiatrist's Research Misconduct; Teen Suicide Predictor

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

A photo of a woman practicing mindfulness meditation in her home.

<乌鸦传媒>Mindfulness Meditation Similar to Antidepressant for Reducing Anxiety Symptoms

Secondary analysis suggests lack of clinically meaningful differences in effectiveness

A computer rendering of nerve cells affected by Alzheimer鈥檚 disease.

<乌鸦传媒>One Way to Spot Early Cognitive Decline? Medicare Wellness Visits

Annual evaluation tied to timelier mild cognitive impairment diagnoses

A photo of a fake watermelon used to disguise a shipment of methamphetamines after a bust in Otay Mesa, California.

<乌鸦传媒>Hot Days and Methamphetamine Are Now a Deadlier Mix

Records show about one in five heat-related deaths in recent years involved methamphetamine

<乌鸦传媒>States Sue TikTok, Claiming It's Addictive and Harms the Mental Health of Children

The District of Columbia called the algorithm "dopamine-inducing"

A photo of a male holding a cannabis cigarette at an outdoor festival with out of focus youths in the background.

<乌鸦传媒>Cannabis Use in Teens, Young Adults Linked to Lower Academic Success

Frequency of use and age of onset also implicated in worse outcomes

A photo of Jessi Gold, MD, MS, next to a the cover of her book, How Do You Feel?

<乌鸦传媒>Finding Humanity in Provider Burnout, and Other Stories of Perseverance

Jessi Gold, MD, takes readers on a journey of self-reflection in her new book

<乌鸦传媒>Body Roundness to Predict Cardiovascular Disease; Myopia on the Rise

Also in TTHealthWatch: suicide care in primary care

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<乌鸦传媒>Overdose Deaths Are Falling but the Mission Is Far From Accomplished

We still don't know what's driving the trend, and numbers remain unacceptably high

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Nurse Death Ruled Homicide; Hospital Workers Missing in N.C.; Human Hairball Surgery

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Social Media Trend Promotes Nitrous Oxide Misuse

"Galaxy Gas" and others introduce an old drug to a new generation

A computer rendering of COVID viruses in a person鈥檚 head.

<乌鸦传媒>Low-Dose Lithium Tested in Long COVID

No benefit for brain fog or fatigue, but higher doses may have promise

Illustration of a brain shaped maze.

<乌鸦传媒>Psychiatric Hospital Chain's Charges; Schizophrenia Drug Flops; Bright Light Therapy

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

A photo of a silhouetted teen girl looking out the window.

<乌鸦传媒>Depression, Anxiety Diagnoses Have Increased Among Young People

This was especially evident during the pandemic, study shows

A photo of a street mural depicting a wildfire with a skeleton next to it saying: No Worries.

<乌鸦传媒>The Wildfires May Be Contained but their Impact on Youth Mental Health Is Raging

It's time for a strategic approach to climate anxiety

<乌鸦传媒>Doctors Less Likely to Support Broader Access to Cannabis Than Pain Patients

A majority of respondents were supportive of increasing education for providers, however

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<乌鸦传媒>Conversion Practices Tied to Greater Symptoms of PTSD, Suicidality

Study also finds significant percentage of mental health providers facilitate conversion therapy

A photo of a female healthcare worker holding the hand of her female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Primary Care Intervention Might Reduce Suicide Attempts

Integrated mental health specialists on care teams suggested as vital to program's impact

A photo of a mature woman with her arm in a cast lying in a hospital bed.

<乌鸦传媒>Falling May Be a Harbinger of Dementia in Older Adults

Injurious falls upped the risk of a new Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis 1 year later

A photo of a sign outside of a community health center advertising free Narcan, blood pressure, covid tests, and baby formul

<乌鸦传媒>Experts Call for Targeted Policies to Address Opioid Epidemic

Focus should be on communities of color, the incarcerated, Gen Z

FDA APPROVED anomeline and trospium chloride (Cobenfy) over a computer rendering of a brain.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves First Novel Drug for Schizophrenia in Decades

Xanomeline and trospium chloride (Cobenfy) has no boxed warnings

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Former NFL QB's Dementia; Stem Cells Reverse Woman's Diabetes; More Free COVID Tests

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a man holding an Ozempic injection pen.

<乌鸦传媒>GLP-1 Agent May Hold Opioid Use Disorder Benefit

Researchers highlight semaglutide's potential value for preventing overdoses

A photo of a female crisis hotline worker wearing a headset and sitting in front of a monitor.

<乌鸦传媒>988 Calls Will Now Be Routed by Location Instead of Area Code

Change is a "significant leap forward" for the service, says HHS secretary

A photo of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline website.

<乌鸦传媒>U.S. Suicides Held Steady in 2023 鈥� At a Very High Level

But after rising for nearly 20 years, a leveling off is "cautiously promising news," says expert

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<乌鸦传媒>Sexual and Gender Minorities More Likely to Have Adverse Brain Outcomes

Some LGBTQ+ groups have higher likelihood of dementia

Illustration of a brain shaped maze.

<乌鸦传媒>Psilocybin vs Lexapro; FDA's KarXT Decision Nears; Obesity and Schizophrenia

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

A photo of equipment surrounding a newborn baby on a hospital bed.

<乌鸦传媒>Newborns With Opioid Withdrawal at Higher Risk of Hospital Readmission

Faced higher odds of readmission for traumatic brain injury, skull fracture, maltreatment

A photo of Philip Nitschke entering a 鈥榮uicide pod鈥� known as 鈥楾he Sarco鈥� in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

<乌鸦传媒>People Detained in Switzerland in Connection With Suspected 'Suicide Capsule' Death

Device allows person sitting inside to push a button that injects nitrogen into sealed chamber

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