Opioid overdose associated with concomitant use of hydrocodone and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
1. Sertraline appears to be the safest selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) option for patients taking hydrocodone because it is...
Psychiatry
Reports of high-impact psychiatry studies by medical professionals
Tai chi or cognitive behavioural therapy for treating insomnia in middle-aged and older adults: randomised non-inferiority trial
1. Tai chi was inferior to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for treating insomnia after the 3-month intervention, but was non-inferior...
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors do not affect cognitive function through breastmilk
1. In this prospective cohort study, postpartum selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) use during breastfeeding was not associated with reduced...
CBT, Behavioral Activation, and IPT Reduce Perinatal Depressive Symptoms
1. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), behavioral activation, and interpersonal therapy (IPT) were more effective...
Resistance Exercise Therapy After COVID-19 Infection: A Randomized Clinical Trial
1. Resistance exercise for three months improved physical function and psychological well-being among adults after COVID-19 infection. Evidence Rating Level:...
Risk of Parkinson’s disease after human papillomavirus infection: a nationwide cohort study
1. In this cohort, Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection was associated with increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD), specifically in...
Exposure to components of fine particulate matter is associated with risk of autism spectrum disorder
1. In this cohort of singleton births in Ontario, prenatal exposure to specific components of Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), specifically...
The Scan by 2 Minute Medicine®: FDA clears Alzheimer’s blood test, WHO warns of antibiotic resistance, New York confirms chikungunya case, and CDC layoffs raise concern
The Scan by 2 Minute Medicine® is a pop-culture medical newsletter and exclusive benefit for 2 Minute Medicine Plus subscribers. FDA...
Rate of incident dementia and care needs among older adults with new traumatic brain injury: a population-based cohort study
1. In this cohort of older adults, traumatic brain injury (TBI) in later life was associated with an increased incidence...
Self-Help App for Depression in People With Intellectual Disabilities: A Randomized Clinical Trial
1. In this randomized clinical trial, the use of a smartphone self-help app was associated with increased self-esteem and quality...
