College of Family Physicians of Canada issues cannabis recommendationsProvides guidance on the use of dried cannabis for chronic pain and anxiety. Child abuse underlies later mental health problemsPhysicians need to assess adults with psychiatric problems for past abuse exposure, researcher says Study profiles ‘Top 40’ psych-related ER visitors Frequent emergency department users often have a family doctor and other supports, but off-hours access is limited Researchers identify suicide ‘clusters’ Data should help in developing targeted prevention strategies Many seniors get antidepressants after hip surgery Some prescribing may be inappropriate, researcher says CHEO and The Royal continue to see record demand for mental health services Work on innovative services continues to help address gaps Drug used to control dementia symptoms carries risk of kidney injury: Study Rate of acute kidney injury was essentially doubled in the group taking the drugs, researchers find. A bigger burden: Mental health cases swell in pediatric ER Greater focus on screening and prevention needed New Canadian guidelines for managing anxiety and related disorders Practical evidence-based recommendations assist healthcare professionals with diagnosis and treatment. Drugs tame criminal minds First Previous 53 54 55 56 57 Next Last
