Search results for "PTSD"
Coronavirus
others noting that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), readmissions, and new diagnoses of medical conditions were common. ... They found that 10.4% met the criteria for PTSD and another 8.6% could receive a diagnosis of subthreshold PTSD.
April 2021
Post-war, vets face new battle with PTSD
Experiencing a concussion during combat increases the risk of PTSD or depression, too. ... Drug combinations. The alpha-blocker prazosin may help stem nightmares in PTSD sufferers, Dr.
September 2008
Mental health
Comorbid major depression occurred in 36.7% (95% CI, 6.2% to 67.2%) of vets with current war-zone PTSD, according to the study. ... These findings underscore the need for mental health services for many decades for veterans with PTSD symptoms,” the
July 2015
Screening for PTSD after life-threatening medical events
There is an association between implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and PTSD, as well. ... Bhatt. “The distinction between PTSD and the usual kinds of reactions can be subtle.
November 2015
Highlights
Overall, 12% of the patients had clinically significant symptoms of PTSD (95% CI, 9% to 16%), although rates varied widely among the studies. ... Three of the studies, totaling about 600 patients, assessed the relationship between PTSD and negative
June 2012
Mandate puts e-prescribing on front burner
You can read the comments and post your own. Also, Jessica Berthold reports on the challenges of diagnosing and treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in returning war veterans. ... The story offers tips on how to screen for PTSD, as well as
September 2008
Mental health
Researchers conducted a pragmatic trial among 1,004 adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or bipolar disorder who were randomized to receive either telepsychiatry collaborative care (TCC) or ... Engagement in TCC psychotherapy visits was
February 2022
Letters to the Editor
men, also has a risk of being raped, a significant cause of PTSD. ... Jean E. Howard, FACP. Address withheld by request. I read your article entitled “Post-war, vets face new battle with PTSD.” This is certainly an extremely important problem, and I
November 2008
Education
The educational series on veterans and PTSD will help clinicians diagnose and treat PTSD and traumatic brain injury (TBI) with traditional and complimentary evidence-based therapy. ... Clinicians will also learn to recognize the emotional stress in
March 2012
Cholesterol management becomes more complicated
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) typically develops after a stressful, life-threatening event—and that can include a medical event, like a heart attack or an ED visit. ... Internists, who often manage follow-up of such conditions, can look for
November 2015