Post-traumatic stress symptoms 5 years after military deployment to Afghanistan

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Dr. Howard Chusid

Summary Background: Deployment can put soldiers at risk of developing post-traumatic stress symptoms. Despite several longitudinal studies, little is known about the timing of an increase in post-traumatic stress symptoms relative to predeployment. Longitudinal studies starting pre-deployment, in which participants are repeatedly measured over time, are warranted to assess the timing of an increase in Read more about Post-traumatic stress symptoms 5 years after military deployment to Afghanistan[…]

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.[…]