Psychiatry

During Kidney Week, Christine Liu, MD, discusses some of the issues geriatric patients face.

Despite a higher genetic risk, investigators link physical activity with decreased odds for developing depression.

A new meta-analysis of more than 31 randomized trials found fish oil supplements—specifically omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid, and total polyunsaturated fats—had little to no impact on the treatment or prevention of depression or anxiety symptoms.

New data shows that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors reduce obsessive-compulsive symptoms for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders.

Among patients with UC, elderly individuals (age >65 years old), females, and Caucasians were more likely to be affected by psychiatric illness.