A meta-analysis shows that nonergot dopamine agonists may significantly reduce symptom severity, but a significant proportion of patients will discontinue use as a result of adverse events. Medscape Medical News
The use of antipsychotic medications is becoming an increasingly critical adjunct to the management of pediatric schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health
A study of 9 case reports of anorexic patients who died by suicide found that death was a result of highly lethal methods rather than compromised health. Medscape Medical News
US military personnel, both in active duty and in reserve, have inadequate healthcare coverage, and particularly insufficient mental health services for combat-related psychological disorders. Medscape Medical News
In a randomized trial, these interventions reduced chlamydial infections and enhanced sexually transmitted disease and HIV-preventive behaviors and their psychosocial mediators. Medscape Medical News
Recipients of lungs from donors 60 years and older do not have worse outcomes, but caution should still be used in donor selection. Medscape Medical News