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Practical Intervention Addresses Depression in Cancer Patients
Nurses with no previous psychiatric experience can deliver a cost-effective collaborative intervention for cancer patients, researchers show. Medscape Medical News
U.S. Leads the World in Illegal Drug Use
A new survey has reported that the United States has the highest level of illegal drug use in the world, with marijuana use widely reported. WebMD Health News
Tarenflurbil Fails to Meet Primary End Point in Phase 3; End of the Road for Development
In a brief statement, Myriad Genetics reports that tarenflurbil failed to have a significant effect in mild AD patients in a phase 3 trial and announced that it will not continue development of the compound. Medscape Medical News
Association of Antipsychotic and Antidepressant Drugs With Q-T interval Prolongation
Which of these drugs have the highest potential for causing Q-Tc interval prolongation? American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
Migraineurs With Comorbid Pain Disorders More Likely to Have Suffered Childhood Maltreatment
New research suggests migraineurs who have suffered childhood abuse are much more likely than their counterparts who have not been abused to have comorbid pain conditions, including arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, and fibromyalgia. Medscape Medical News
Prevalence of Dementia Higher in Women Than Men After 90 Years of Age
A new analysis of data from the 90+ Study shows that all-cause dementia doubled every 5 years for women but not for men. Medscape Medical News
Low HDL-C Associated With Poor Memory
Low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in middle age is associated with poor memory and may lead to dementia later in life, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News
FDA Safety Changes: Atripla, Halcion, Restoril
The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for efavirenz plus emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, triazolam tablets, and temazepam capsules. Medscape Medical News
Huge Risk of Substance Abuse Found Among Teens with Bipolar Disorder
A case-control study in youth with bipolar disorder with a mean age of 14 years found a significantly higher risk of substance abuse compared with controls. Medscape Medical News
Recovering Heroin Addicts Fare Better on Opiate Maintenance Therapy
Detoxified heroin addicts receiving buprenorphine maintenance therapy had superior heroin abstinence to those on naltrexone, in a recent trial in Malaysia. Medscape Medical News