Addiction: Pain self-medication “the norm” in substance-using primary care patients

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Dr. Howard Chusid

Abstract BACKGROUND: Chronic pain is common among patients with drug use disorders. The prevalence of chronic pain and its consequences in primary care patients who use drugs is unknown. OBJECTIVES: To examine: 1) the prevalence of chronic pain and pain-related dysfunction among primary care patients who screen positive for drug use, and 2) the prevalence Read more about Addiction: Pain self-medication “the norm” in substance-using primary care patients[…]

Dietary fiber intake and depressive symptoms in Japanese employees: The Furukawa Nutrition and Health Study

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Dr. Howard Chusid

OBJECTIVE: Dietary fiber may play a favorable role in mood through gut microbiota, but epidemiologic evidence linking mood to dietary fiber intake is scarce in free-living populations. We investigated cross-sectionally the associations of dietary intakes of total, soluble, insoluble, and sources of fiber with depressive symptoms among Japanese workers. METHODS: Participants were 1977 employees Read more about Dietary fiber intake and depressive symptoms in Japanese employees: The Furukawa Nutrition and Health Study[…]

Primary Care Screening for and Treatment of Depression in Pregnant and Postpartum Women: Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Dr. Howard Chusid

Abstract Depression is a source of substantial burden for individuals and their families, including women during the pregnant and postpartum period. OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the benefits and harms of depression screening and treatment, and accuracy of selected screening instruments, for pregnant and postpartum women. Evidence for depression screening in adults in general is available Read more about Primary Care Screening for and Treatment of Depression in Pregnant and Postpartum Women: Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.[…]