by Kristen Monaco, Staff Writer, MedPage Today August 24, 2022
An online survey of 181 U.S. psychiatrists found that most disagreed with the placement of certain treatments in their drug schedules. “The problem is that our drug schedules don’t match the scientific evidence of their actual harm and their actual therapeutic and abuse potential,” said Alan Davis, PhD, of the Ohio State University College of Social Work, in a statement. (International Journal of Drug Policy)
In a study of older patients with bipolar disorder, those who were treated with valproate had a higher risk for dementia compared with lithium users. (Scientific Reports)
A correspondence in Lancet Psychiatry noted that professional psychiatric organizations should update their position statements on conversion therapy to “reflect recent research findings on what constitutes appropriate and inappropriate care for historically under-represented groups across sex, gender identities, and expression, and racial, ethnic, and cultural groups.”
Routinely screening for depression in a primary care setting could be helpful for reducing disparities in groups at risk for undertreatment, such as older patients, racial and ethnic minorities, and those with limited English. (JAMA Network Open)
Adults over the age of 60 who were sedentary while they sat — versus doing an active mental activity like reading or using the computer — had a higher risk for developing dementia. (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)
Could direct acting antivirals used to treat hepatitis C be the next frontier in PTSD treatment? (ScienceDaily)
Minerva Neurosciences announced it submitted a new drug application to the FDA for roluperidone, which treats the negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
In the U.K., many people at high risk for suicide weren’t scheduled for necessary mental health follow-up visits within 72 hours of their discharge from inpatient care, according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists. (The Guardian)
Kristen Monaco is a staff writer, focusing on endocrinology, psychiatry, and nephrology news. Based out of the New York City office, she’s worked at the company since 2015.
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