by Deanna Denman, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, Clinical Health Psychologist Endometriosis is intimately linked to mental health. While depression and anxiety together impact 10-20% of the general population, metanalyses (studies looking at the results of other studies to find trends) show higher rates of depression and anxiety in people with endometriosis (Delanerolle et al., 2021; Estes et al.
The name change from physician assistant to physician associate has many potential ramifications that could change the nature and scope of professional relationships.
Should the nearly 60% of adult Americans who have been fully vaccinated seek out a booster or not? Ultimately, the question of whether a booster is needed is unlikely to determine the FDA’s decision.
The national study included more than 54,000 patients in the VA system, particularly important because that population has a large percentage of older patients with substantial comorbidities.
The risk for hospitalization quadrupled and mortality risk doubled in a cohort of patients with sickle cell disease; excess risk was also seen among carriers, but the magnitude was smaller.
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