Search results for "Depression"
Updated advice on anxiety screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently concluded that for adults up to age 65 years, including those who are pregnant or postpartum, screening for anxiety is beneficial and should be conducted routinely in primary care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/updated-advice-on-anxiety-screening.htm
1 Oct 2023
Combating the crisis of loneliness
While the COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on loneliness, social engagement with friends and family has been falling for the past two decades as feelings of social isolation have increased.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/combating-the-crisis-of-loneliness.htm
1 Oct 2023
New vaccines are on the scene
This month's issue addresses new vaccines, screening for anxiety, and detecting and treating loneliness.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/10/new-vaccines-are-on-the-scene.htm
1 Oct 2023
‘Night owls' more likely to have unhealthy lifestyles, higher diabetes risk
In a retrospective cohort study, people with an evening chronotype were more likely to smoke, sleep poorly, and be physically inactive and had a 72% higher risk for diabetes than those with a morning chronotype.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/12/2.htm
12 Sep 2023
Tackling burnout as an occupational phenomenon
Workplace problems need workplace solutions, rather than the frequent, well-intended, and misguided workplace programming that tries to emphasize making already resilient physicians tougher.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/tackling-burnout-as-an-occupational-phenomenon.htm
1 Sep 2023
Consider menopause's impact ‘beyond the bikini area’
While 80% of women have menopausal vasomotor symptoms, 70% of them go untreated.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/09/consider-menopauses-impact-beyond-the-bikini-area.htm
1 Sep 2023
Nurse-delivered sleep restriction therapy may be effective for insomnia
Brief, nurse-delivered sleep restriction therapy in primary care reduced insomnia symptoms and appeared cost-effective, an English trial found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/22/4.htm
22 Aug 2023
Cytisinicline shows promise for smoking cessation in industry-funded trial
In a phase 3 randomized controlled trial, both six- and 12-week courses of cytisinicline, an investigational drug, led to higher rates of continuous smoking abstinence compared with placebo.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/18/1.htm
18 Jul 2023
Tips for workplace wellness
With nearly 63% of physicians reporting one or more signs of burnout, two experts offered advice on making changes to help prevent it.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/07/tips-for-workplace-wellness.htm
1 Jul 2023
USPSTF newly recommends screening adults for anxiety
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) states that patients who screen positive should be examined further for a diagnosis and receive evidence-based care.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/06/27/1.htm
27 Jun 2023