Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Psychiatry for October 2018. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Opioid Use Often Persists in Workers’ Compensation Claimants
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Many patients in a workers’ compensation cohort have persistent opioid use, according to a study published online Oct. 26 in JAMA Network Open.
Diagnoses, Treatment of Mental Health Conditions Up in College
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Among college students, self-reported diagnoses and treatment of mental health conditions are increasing, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in the Journal of American College Health.
Peer Support Aids Patients With T2DM, Depressive Symptoms
TUESDAY, Oct. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Peer support reduces hospitalizations for diabetes patients with depressive symptoms, according to a study published online Oct. 29 in Diabetes Care.
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AMA Announces Initiative to Reinvent Physician Training
TUESDAY, Oct. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced a new $15 million competitive grant initiative, the “Reimagining Residency” initiative, aimed at improving residency training.
Mortality Among Young People Declined From 1999 to 2015
TUESDAY, Oct. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Mortality rates for infants and youths generally declined in the United States from 1999 to 2015, though they remain higher than rates in Canada and England/Wales, with especially high rates among black and American Indian/Alaskan Native youth, according to a study published online Oct. 1 in JAMA Pediatrics.
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Guidelines Presented for Lumbar Puncture in Alzheimer’s Dx
TUESDAY, Oct. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The Alzheimer’s Association has released appropriate-use criteria for lumbar puncture and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, according to a review article published online Oct. 10 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.
Many Hospitals Noncompliant With Record Request Regulations
MONDAY, Oct. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Among top-ranked U.S. hospitals, data reveal discrepancies in information provided to patients regarding medical records release processes as well as noncompliance with state and federal regulations, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in JAMA Network Open.
Odds of Overweight/Obesity Up for Children With Autism
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Lower Dementia Risk Seen With SGLT2is in Seniors 65+ With Mood, Psychotic Disorders 
Outpatient Benzodiazepine Treatment Down in U.S. Adults From 2018 to 2022 
New-Onset Mental Health Issue After Cancer Diagnosis Tied to Higher Risk for Death 
People Using Illicitly Sourced Fentanyl Face Worse Outcomes Than Medically Sourced Users 
Cancer Risk ID"d for Asian American, NHPI Population 
Therapist-Led Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Aids Depression 
Extreme Heat Linked to 33 Clinically Reportable Diagnoses 
