Patients express anger at doctors’ ignorance of the effects of antidepressant withdrawal

Despite the staggering increase in antidepressant prescribing and long-term use, many medical professionals remain clueless about how to support patients safely stop antidepressant medications and cope with withdrawal symptoms. A recently published study highlights the frustration felt by antidepressant users who have suffered from a lack of professional support and suggestions on how doctors and…

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Healthcare cyber defenses aren't up to scratch

Healthcare cyber defenses aren’t up to scratch

Illustration: Ada Amer/Axios Massive data breach affecting 11 million patients HCA Healthcare provided a stark reminder this week of how often the defenses of America’s largest healthcare organizations are breached. Because matter: The hospital industry retains sensitive personal data which is among the most valuable assets on the black market and experts predict that further…

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