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’Crystel’ clear: Study shows etanercept improves depression, anxiety in psoriasis patients

International report — Etanercept therapy helps to improve symptoms of depression and anxiety long-term in patients suffering from moderate-to severe psoriasis, according to the results of the Crystel study.

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Preventing Adverse Consequences of Sleep Loss and Excessive Sleepiness: Practical Assessment and Management Strategies

Sleep loss may result from poor sleep "hygiene" or may be self-imposed as a result of economic or societal pressures. Small amounts of sleep loss may go unrecognized, but over time loss of sleep is cumulative, and can have negative effects on cognitive functioning, psychological well-being, and physical health.

’Crystel’ clear: Study shows etanercept improves depression, anxiety in psoriasis patients

Improving palliation of pain, dyspnea, and depression

A review of the ACP guideline on palliative care which offers clinicians evidence-based recommendations for assessing seriously ill patients for pain, dyspnea, and depression; using therapies of proven effectiveness to manage pain, dyspnea, and depression; and ensuring that advance care planning, including completion of advance directives, occurs.

Incorporating religion and spirituality to improve care for anxiety and depression in older adults

Recent research suggests that religion and spirituality may be linked to improved physical and emotional health. This is a brief overview of the support for assessing and using patients' beliefs to improve anxiety and depression symptoms. The potential drawbacks of including a discussion of religion or spirituality when treating older adults are also addressed.

How to help your patients deal with bullying and dating violence

AAP has updated its policy statement on youth violence to address how pediatricians should handle pateints who face bullying and dating violence.