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Psychiatric Comorbidities in Adolescents With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
November 7, 2024
PCOS symptoms extend beyond reproductive issues, with noted correlations to anxiety, depression, and suicidal attempts. This study assessed psychiatric comorbidities among hospitalized adolescent females with PCOS.
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Depression, Rumination, and Suicide Attempts in Adolescents With Mood Disorders: Sex Differences
June 19, 2024
The authors found that in male adolescents, suicide attempts are mostly influenced by depressive symptoms. In female adolescents, depressive symptoms not only directly increase the risk of suicide attempts,...
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Treatment of Pain in the Context of Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders
October 17, 2024
When prescribing opioids for pain, prescription monitoring programs should be checked, regular urine toxicology screening should be conducted, and patients with an opioid use disorder should receive FDA-approved medication...