Operators treating Medicare Advantage enrollees for depression, dementia and frailty are unfairly penalized: viewpoint
Operators who serve a disproportionate share of beneficiaries with these conditions are penalized twice, argue researchers.
Depression
Online followup praised for reducing lingering depression and anxiety, study finds
Online depression care augments conventional therapy and helps prevent recurring symptoms, say psychologist-researchers.
Clinicians cautioned: Be on the lookout for mood mayhem in elders with rheumatoid arthritis
Older adults with rheumatoid arthritis are at high risk for depression and anxiety, a new study has found.
Researchers urge greater sensitivity to patients’ loss of smell, citing threat to overall health
Losing one’s sense of smell is not uncommon in the elderly, and can cause a range of emotional and physical health problems, a new study finds.
Treat depression after stroke with caution, say researchers
Treating depression can aid in stroke recovery, but the jury’s still out on the effects of antidepressants in these patients.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, January 29
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Dementia screening in primary care does not increase anxiety, study finds
Can dementia screening harm a patient’s mental health? Not according to a study of diverse Indiana primary clinics.
Arthritis often a gateway to additional health challenges: CDC
Mental distress among adults with arthritis is common, and is linked to treatment non-compliance and lower quality of life, finds a new report.
Is mental health affected by diet? Evidence is mixed, review finds
Diet can significantly effect mental health and wellbeing, but many dietary recommendations aren’t backed by solid evidence, a new study reveals.
Art intervention improves well-being of adults with dementia
An art gallery program for adults with dementia helps to improve well-being and normalize cortisol levels, according to a new study.
