Discontinuing Antipsychotics is associated with lowered risk of re-hospitalization and all-cause mortality

This is a population based study from the US of Medicare patients. A total of 13 712 propensity score–matched pairs (adjusted to 162 covariates) were included, for an overall sample of 27 424 adults. During the median follow-up of 180 days, discontinuation vs continuation of antipsychotic medications (APM) was associated with significantly lower risks of rehospitalization, inpatient…

The prevalence of mental health problems among older adults admitted as an emergency to a general hospital

This study from Nottingham screened general medical and trauma orthopaedic admissions aged 70 or older for mental health problems.[1] Those screening positive were invited to undergo further assessment and were interviewed to complete further health status measurements. Of 1,004 patients screened, 36% had no mental health problems or had anxiety alone. Of those screening positive…

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