Medscape (8/16, Yasgur, Subscription Publication) reports, “A new ‘comprehensive’ model integrating a variety of factors may help flag individuals at risk for recurrence or persistence of panic disorder (PD),” investigators concluded in a study that “analyzed data for almost 800 patients with DSM-IV-diagnosed” panic disorder. The study revealed that “having a ‘general psychopathology factor,’ defined as the shared effects of all comorbid conditions, or PD liability, significantly and independently predicted three-year recurrence or persistence of PD symptoms.” Additionally, “having a lower physical health-related quality of life…a greater number of stressful life events,” and “not seeking treatment at baseline were…significant and independent predictors.” The findings were published online July 25 in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
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