James La Rossa, Author at MedWorks Media

Psychopharmacology Bulletin, Volume 47, Number 1, 2017 On-Line Now

By James La Rossa|2021-11-11T17:14:49-08:00January 31st, 2017|Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry|

The latest edition of Psychopharmacology Bulletin is now available at: https://medworksmedia.com/product-category/psychopharmacology-bulletin/psychopharmacology-47-no-1/. Manuscripts include: Asenapine for the Control of Physical Aggression: A Prospective Naturalist Pilot Study By Jin Shi Amon, Sarah B. Johnson, Rif S. El-Mallakh A Review of Psychopharmacological Interventions Post-Disaster to Prevent Psychiatric Sequelae By Badari Birur, Suresh Bada Math, Rachel E. Fargason [...]

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Tailored Exercise Can Be a Boon to People With Parkinson’s Disease

By James La Rossa|2021-11-11T17:14:58-08:00January 24th, 2017|Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry|

In a surprise to the conservative treatments by neurologists, tailored exercise treatment programs are being developed by physical therapists to specifically counter the unique movement impairments associated with Parkinson’s by training patients to make big strong movements that incorporate the principles of tai chi and boxing. Treatments can, as well, [...]

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Ecstasy (MDMA) and Hallucinogenic (Psilocybin) Show Significant Psychiatric Benefits for PTSD and Cancer Patients

By James La Rossa|2021-11-11T17:16:19-08:00December 2nd, 2016|Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry|

Promising research into PTSD and the psychological effects of cancer such as anxiety and depression, have cast new light on the party drug, ecstasy (MDMA), and a hallucinogenic ingredient in "Magic Mushrooms" (psilocybin). In a paper posted online, Michael and Ann Mithoefer, the husband-and-wife team offering the treatment — which combines [...]

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Surgeon General’s Report: Toll on Addictions top $400 Billion, Few are Treated

By James La Rossa|2021-11-11T17:16:28-08:00November 18th, 2016|Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry|

While the debate rages whether the drug epidemic in the United States is best served by walls or treatment, millions of Americans suffer from alcoholism or addiction to legal and illegal drugs, but only a fraction are being treated, according to a report released on Thursday by the surgeon general. [...]

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Do Like Yogis: Controlled Breathing is a ‘Scientific’ Source of Relief

By James La Rossa|2021-11-11T17:16:36-08:00November 15th, 2016|Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry|

For centuries yogis have used breath control, or pranayama, to promote concentration and improve vitality. Buddha advocated breath-meditation as a way to reach enlightenment. Science is just beginning to provide evidence that the benefits of this ancient practice are real. Studies have found, for example, that breathing practices can help [...]

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Psychopharmacology Bulletin: 36 Articles Uploaded to PubMed

By James La Rossa|2016-10-14T17:07:53-07:00October 14th, 2016|We Know Psychiatry|

psychopharmacology-bulletin-36-articles-uploaded-to-pubmed October 13, 2016. Los Angeles CA Contact: James La Rossa Jr., or Michael E. Thase, MD, at 310.374.1300 www.medworksmedia.com Psychopharmacology Bulletin 36 Articles Uploaded to PubMed Replica Journal Issue Available for Readers Zonisamide for Bipolar Disorder, Mania or Mixed States: A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Adjunctive Trial Deborah [...]

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New Issue of Psychopharmacology Bulletin: Paliperidone, Asenapine, Dextromethorphan, and More

By James La Rossa|2016-08-19T15:37:36-07:00August 19th, 2016|We Know Psychiatry|

https://medworksmedia.com/product-category/psychopharmacology-bulletin/psychopharmacology-46-2/ For Immediate Release August 18, 2016. Los Angeles CA Contact: James La Rossa Jr., or Michael E. Thase, MD, at 310.374.1300 New Issue of Psychopharmacology Bulletin ORIGINAL RESEARCH An Open Label Pilot Study of Adjunctive Asenapine for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Patricia Pilkinton, Carlos Berry, Seth Norrholm, [...]

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In Further Departure from Military Convention, ISIL Uses the Mentally Ill in European Attacks

By James La Rossa|2016-07-25T15:51:43-07:00July 25th, 2016|We Know Psychiatry|

My Father's generation so admired the men and women that served in World War II, that when the Korean War raised its ugly head years later, he and my uncle quickly finished college and headed for Korea as Marine Corp. and Army officers. In stark contrast to a professional military [...]

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Call For Papers — 2016/2017; New Section on Epigenetics Introduced

By James La Rossa|2016-06-03T13:04:46-07:00June 3rd, 2016|We Know Psychiatry|

Medworks Media - 2016 MEDWORKS MEDIA June 3, 2016 Los Angeles CA www.medworksmedia.com Psychopharmacology Bulletin DIGITAL ISSN: 2472-2448; PRINT ISSN: 0048-5764 Call For Papers — 2016/2017 New Section on Epigenetics Introduced From: Michael E. Thase, MD, Editor-in-Chief James La Rossa Jr., Editorial Director This is a general [...]

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Does city life pose a risk to mental health?

By James La Rossa|2016-05-22T16:45:46-07:00May 22nd, 2016|We Know Psychiatry|

I am a third-generation New Yorker. Until I moved to the minicity of Manhattan Beach, CA., in the south bay of Los Angeles, the only other place I called home was the Trastevere section of Rome — often compared to the closest thing the Italians have to Greenwich Village. I [...]

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