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Aug 25 2017

Association of Lithium in Drinking Water With the Incidence of Dementia

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Original Investigation Association of Lithium in Drinking Water With the Incidence of Dementia Lars Vedel Kessing, Thomas Alexander Gerds, Nikoline Nygård Knudsen, Lisbeth Flindt Jørgensen, Søren Munch Kristiansen, Denitza Voutchkova, Vibeke Ernstsen, Jörg Schullehner, Birgitte Hansen, Per Kragh Andersen, Annette Kjær Ersbøll Question Is…

Jun 23 2017

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AFSP: Can Ketamine Rapidly Reduce Suicidal Ideation?

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

This work was sponsored by a Young Investigator Grant from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) BACKGROUND Suicide is preventable, yet still remains a worldwide cause of death in…

Jun 21 2017

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FDA Clears New Methylphenidate Formulation for ADHD

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new formulation of methylphenidate for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Cotempla XR-ODT (Neos Therapeutics Inc) is the first and only…

Jun 20 2017

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Teen Depression Linked to Persistent Sleep-Disordered Breathing

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

By Megan Brooks BOSTON — Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) may play a role in persistent depressive symptoms and poor response to standard pharmacologic treatments in adolescents, new research suggests. Screening adolescents with…

Jun 20 2017

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Lithium: New Uses for Old Psychotropic

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

By Nassir Ghaem Wide-Ranging Benefits At the recent American Psychiatric Association annual meeting in San Diego, an update symposium was presented on the topic of "Lithium: Key Issues for Practice." In…

Jun 20 2017

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Real-World Effectiveness of Antipsychotic Treatments in a Nationwide Cohort of 29 823 Patients With Schizophrenia

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Original Investigation By Jari Tiihonen, MD, Ellenor Mittendorfer-Rutz, Maila Majak; et al Key Points Question Are there any clinically meaningful differences between specific antipsychotic medications or routes of administration regarding the risk of psychiatric…

Jun 14 2017

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Experimental ADHD Drugs Aimed at Aggression, Genetic Targets

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

MIAMI – Medications in development for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) target specific behaviors, such as impulsive aggression, and genes that involve the glutamatergic network, new research shows. In…

Jun 08 2017

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Two Studies Show Use of Off-Label Ketamine for Depression

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

New Insight Into Off-Label Ketamine Use for Depression By Nancy A. Melville MIAMI – As the off-label use of ketamine for the treatment of severe depression continues to soar, two…

Jun 08 2017

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Quetiapine extended release versus aripiprazole in children and adolescents with first-episode psychosis: the multicentre, double-blind, randomised tolerability and efficacy of antipsychotics (TEA) trial

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Anne Katrine Pagsberg , Pia Jeppesen, Dea Gowers Klauber, Karsten Gjessing Jensen, Ditte Rudå, Marie Stentebjerg-Olesen, Peter Jantzen, Simone Rasmussen, Eva Ann-Sofie Saldeen, Britt Glenn Lauritsen, Niels Bilenberg, Anne Dorte Stenstrøm, Louise Nyvang , Sarah Madsen, Thomas M Werge, Theis Lange ,Christian Gluud, Maria Skoog, Peter Winkel, Jens Richardt, M Jepsen, Birgitte…

May 24 2017

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Highlights From 2017 The National Psychiatric Convocation: ABC Journalist Shares Story of Strength and Inspiration

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

From Depths of Addiction to Triumph of Recovery: ABC Journalist Shares Story of Strength and Inspiration Elizabeth Vargas , who delivered the 2017 William C. Menninger Memorial Award Lecture Monday…

May 23 2017

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Americans Favor Treatment, Not Enforcement to Address Opioid Crisis; One in Five Millennials Think it’s OK to Share Prescription Medicine

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

SAN DIEGO, May 22, 2017 – Many Americans have been directly touched by the opioid crisis — more than a quarter of Americans and more than a third of…

May 22 2017

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News Releases From the APA, Monday May 22, 2017: Opioids, Anxious Millennials, and Mental Health Coverage

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Americans Favor Treatment, Not Enforcement, to Address Opioid Crisis; Many Americans Believe Access to Illegal Opioids and Painkillers is Easy; One in Five Millennials Think it’s OK to Share…

May 21 2017

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New Research: Cyberbullying Linked with Depression, Emotional Abuse

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

SAN DIEGO, May 20, 2017 – Cyberbullying may exacerbate mental health conditions among adolescents, particularly teens who have experienced previous emotional abuse, according to new research presented at the…

May 21 2017

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APA NEWS: New Research: PTSD, Alcohol Use Disorder Common in Adolescents Exposed to Natural Disasters

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

SAN DIEGO, May 20, 2017 – Adolescents who were highly exposed to natural and environmental disasters show higher levels of alcohol misuse and emotional trauma than their peers, according…

May 17 2017

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Wounded Troops Discharged for Misconduct Often Had PTSD

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

The New York Times recently reported that Three-fifths of troops discharged from the military for misconduct in recent years had a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury or…

May 06 2017

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Trends in characteristics and multi-product use among adolescents who use electronic cigarettes, United States 2011-2015

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

By Benjamin W. Chaffee , Elizabeth T. Couch, Stuart A. Gansky Objectives Evaluate trends from 2011–2015 in electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use among U.S. adolescents, grades 6–12, including prevalence and associations…

May 06 2017

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The impact of obesity on neuropsychological functioning in adults with and without major depressive disorder

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

By Maria R. Restivo , Margaret C. McKinnon, Benicio N. Frey, Geoffrey B. Hall, Wasimuddin Syed, Valerie H. Taylor In a research article published in the Open Access journal PLOS,…

Apr 09 2017

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The World Health Organization Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Self-Report Screening Scale for DSM-5

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Berk Ustun, Lenard A. Adler, Cynthia Rudin, et al Key Points Question Can a brief screening scale based on patient responses to structured questions detect DSM-5 adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in…

Mar 26 2017

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Association of Antioxidant Supplement Use and Dementia in the Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease by Vitamin E and Selenium Trial (PREADViSE)

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Richard J. Kryscio, Erin L. Abner, Allison Caban-Holt, et al. Key Points Question Can vitamin E or selenium prevent dementia in asymptomatic older men? Findings The Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease…

Mar 23 2017

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Diuretic Continues to Show Promise in Autism

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Treatment with the diuretic bumetanide (Bumex, Validus) improved core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including social deficits and stereotyped behaviors, results from a multicenter phase 2b study show. Bumetanide…

Mar 23 2017

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A Scholarly Sting Operation Shines a Light on ‘Predatory’ Journals

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

The New York Times today reported that researchers writing for the journal, Nature, found that There are now thousands of fake open-access journals, about as many as legitimate ones. The…

Jan 10 2017

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Taking a Chapter from Depression Treatment, Parkinson’s Therapy Gets Fresh Look From Device Makers

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Deep brain stimulation, an established therapy that modifies the brain's circuitry to treat symptoms of depression, Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, is attracting fresh attention from medical-device makers who…

Jan 08 2017

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A Psychiatrist’s Quest to Understand PTSD: MDMA in the MIX

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Charles Marmar, a 71-year-old psychiatrist in New York, has spent his career studying post traumatic stress disorder, which has symptoms such as sleep disruption and vivid flashbacks of the traumatic…

Dec 22 2016

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Albuminuria Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia, Cognitive Impairment

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Although past research has shown a link between renal dysfunction and cognitive impairment, a new systematic review shows that the presence of albuminuria specifically is also associated with an increased…

Dec 20 2016

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FDA to Pull Black-Box Warning on Chantix for Psychotic Side Effects

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Seven years after safety concerns altered the trajectory of Pfizer’s stop-smoking med Chantix, the FDA has pulled its black-box warning from the drug’s label, according to a well known online…

Dec 20 2016

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Marijuana Use Trends: In Pregnancy and Among Adult General Population

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Trends in Marijuana Use Among Pregnant and Nonpregnant Reproductive-Aged Women, 2002-2014 Qiana L. Brown, Aaron L. Sarvet, Dvora Shmulewitz Methods The Columbia University Medical Center institutional review board waived review of this study. Informed oral…

Dec 20 2016

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Personality Traits Tied to Genome Areas & Mental Illness

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Researchers have identified six regions of the human genome that are significantly linked to personality traits, and some show significant correlations to certain psychiatric disorders as well. The study, conducted…

Dec 08 2016

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Shortcuts to Addiction

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Psychiatrist Anna Lembke, chief of addiction medicine at Stanford University’s medical school, has spent her career helping patients battle their addiction to opioid drugs, from Vicodin to heroin. Out of…

Dec 06 2016

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Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Handheld Device in the Works to Heal the Body

By John VA Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Every breath we take, especially the slow, deep breathing used in meditation, stimulates the vagus nerve to calm the body. Scientists also believe stimulating the nerve with small electrical impulses…

Nov 13 2016

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Arthritis Drug Can Boost Antidepressant Effect

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Giving severely depressed patients the arthritis drug celecoxib (brand name Celebrex) dramatically boosted the effectiveness of their antidepressant medication, according to new research. Patients were randomly assigned to receive the…

Nov 03 2016

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As Opioid Epidemic Rages, Complementary Health Approaches to Pain Gain Traction

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

A recent review of clinical evidence published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings by National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers suggests that complementary health techniques have a legitimate place in a physician’s pain…

Oct 28 2016

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Facebook Posts Used to Manage Mental Health Disorders

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Cambridge researchers believe Facebook status updates, “likes” and even photos, could help professionals better understand mental health disorders. Investigators believe that with the right ethical safeguards, social networks may even…

Oct 18 2016

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Opioids May Interfere With Parenting Instincts, Study Finds

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

New research offers a glimpse into the addicted brain, finding that the drugs appear to blunt a person’s natural parenting instincts. Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University…

Sep 26 2016

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Improving Access to Effective Care for People With Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

By James Knickman, PhD, Ranga Krishnan, MB, ChB, and Harold Pincus, MD The United States needs to do more to help improve the outcomes of people with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or both. In 2014,…

Sep 03 2016

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Treatment of Adult Depression in the United States

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Original Investigation ABSTRACT Importance Despite recent increased use of antidepressants in the United States, concerns persist that many adults with depression do not receive treatment, whereas others receive treatments that…

Aug 31 2016

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Growing Older AND Happier

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Older people tend to be happier than younger people, and their happiness increases with age, according to psychiatric researchers who studied 1,546 people aged 21 to 99. Though the older…

Aug 27 2016

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Metformin for Treatment of Overweight Induced by Atypical Antipsychotic Medication in Young People With Autism Spectrum Disorder A Randomized Clinical Trial

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

By Evdokia Anagnostou, MD1; Michael G. Aman, PhD; Benjamin L. Handen, PhD, et al. ABSTRACT Importance Atypical antipsychotic medications are indicated for the treatment of irritability and agitation symptoms in…

Aug 27 2016

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Atypical Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain in Children and Adolescents: Sometimes Less Is More

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

EDITORIAL By Christopher J. McDougle, MD In this issue of JAMA Psychiatry, Anagnostou et al1 present results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of metformin for weight management in children and…

Jul 22 2016

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Does Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Actually Change the Way the Brain Works?

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

BACKGROUND Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a treatment that focuses on helping patients to better manage their emotions, and develop skills to cope with problems and negative feelings. A primary…

Jul 12 2016

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When the Body Attacks the Mind: Biology and Madness

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Writing in the JULY/AUGUST 2016 ISSUE of The Atlantic, Moises Velasquez-Manoff describes a 13-year-old boy named Sasha who was admitted to a hospital with what could only be described as…

Jul 07 2016

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Efficacy and Safety of Basimglurant as Adjunctive Therapy for Major Depression: A Randomized Clinical Trial

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Efficacy and Safety of Basimglurant as Adjunctive Therapy for Major Depression: A Randomized Clinical Trial Jorge A. Quiroz, MD, MBA; Paul Tamburri, PharmD; Dennis Deptula, PhD; Ludger Banken, PhD; Ulrich Beyer, PhD; Michael Rabbia, MA; Nikhat Parkar, MSc; Paulo Fontoura, MD, PhD; Luca Santarelli, MD ABSTRACT Importance Antagonism of…

Jun 28 2016

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NYU’s Medical School Shutters Eight Cannabis/Ecstasy Studies

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New York University’s medical school has quietly shut down eight studies at its prominent psychiatric research center and parted ways with a top researcher after discovering a series of violations…

Jun 08 2016

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ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN CANNABIS & TOBACCO USE IN EARLY MIDLIFE: UPDATE

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

After major policy changes in the United States, policymakers, health care professionals, and the general public seek information about whether recreational cannabis use is associated with physical health problems…

Jun 04 2016

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Associations Between Cannabis & Tobacco Use in Early Midlife: Bad News for Dentists

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

A Longitudinal Comparison of Persistent Cannabis vs Tobacco Users Marijuana users might glean some good news from a soon to be published report comparing Cannabis vs. tobacco users, except when…

May 31 2016

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New Evidence Suggests that Children with ADHD and Autistic Spectrum Disorder may have lower Omega-3 and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Levels

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

By Natalie Parletta, Theophile Niyonsenga, and Jacques Duff Abstract Background There is evidence that children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have lower omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid…

May 31 2016

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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Trajectories From Childhood to Young Adulthood: Evidence From a Birth Cohort Supporting a Late-onset Syndrome

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

By Arthur Caye; Thiago Botter-Maio Rocha, MD, MSc; Luciana Anselmi, PhD; Joseph Murray, PhD; Ana M. B. Menezes, PhD; Fernando C. Barros, PhD; Helen Gonçalves, PhD; Fernando Wehrmeister, PhD; Christina M. Jensen, MSc; Hans-Christoph Steinhausen, MD, PhD, DMSc; James M. Swanson, PhD; Christian Kieling, MD, PhD; Luis Augusto Rohde, MD, PhD ABSTRACT Importance The requirement…

May 21 2016

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As Opioid Prescribing Guidelines Tighten, Mindfulness Meditation Holds Promise for Pain Relief

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

By Julie A. Jacob, MA Try nonpharmacologic and nonopioid therapies first, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended in a recently published opioid prescribing guideline for primary care clinicians in outpatient…

May 16 2016

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Shire Presents New Research into Binge Eating Disorder and ADHD

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Pharmaceutical heavyweight, Shire, best known in the US for its ADHD medications, presented new research on Binge Eating Disorder (B.E.D.) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in…

May 16 2016

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Married Individuals Less Likely to Develop Alcohol Problems

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Monday, May 16, 2016. APA Meeting, Atlanta, GA. #APAAM16 For both men and women being married is associated with significantly reduced risk for alcohol use disorder compared to unmarried individuals.…

May 15 2016

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Suicidality and Hostility following Involuntary Hospital Treatment

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

By Domenico Giacco and Stefan Priebe Abstract Background Psychiatric patients showing risk to themselves or others can be involuntarily hospitalised. No data is available on whether following hospitalisation there is a…

May 15 2016

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Majority of Americans Says Untreated Mental Health Has A Significant Impact on U.S. Economy, Yet Americans See Few Solutions from Congress or Presidential Candidates

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Sunday, May 15, 2016. APA Meeting, Atlanta GA. Nearly two-thirds of Americans say untreated mental illness has a significant negative impact on the U.S. economy and more than 75 percent…

May 15 2016

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Self-harm, Unintentional Injury, and Suicide in Bipolar Disorder During Maintenance Mood Stabilizer Treatment

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

A UK Population-Based Electronic Health Records Study Joseph F. Hayes, MSc, MBChB; Alexandra Pitman, PhD; Louise Marston, PhD; Kate Walters, PhD; John R. Geddes, MD; Michael King, PhD; David P. J. Osborn, PhD (JAMA Psychiatry. Published online May 11, 2016. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2016.0432) ABSTRACT Importance Self-harm…

May 14 2016

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APA Publishes New Guidelines for the Psychiatric Evaluation of Adults

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Saturday, May 14, 2016. APA Meeting, Atlanta GA. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) released the third edition of the Practice Guidelines for the Psychiatric Evaluation of Adults. While this latest…

May 07 2016

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Ketamine lifts depression via a byproduct of its metabolism, says NIH Study

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Is Special K the Anti-Depressant We’ve Waited For? A groundbreaking study on the popular club drug shows its massive potential in treating depression, with a ketamine spray coming to market…

Apr 29 2016

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Study: Pfizer’s Chantix not linked to serious psychiatric side effects

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Pfizer ($PFE) has been trying to get the FDA to take the black box warning off its smoking cessation drug, Chantix, after regulators warned that the med could be linked…

Apr 20 2016

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CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain—United States, 2016

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain—United States, 2016 Deborah Dowell, MD, MPH; Tamara M. Haegerich, PhD; Roger Chou, MD ABSTRACT Importance Primary care clinicians find managing chronic pain challenging. Evidence of long-term efficacy of…

Apr 10 2016

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Another Affirmation: Walk, Jog or Dance: It’s All Good for the Aging Brain

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

By GRETCHEN REYNOLDSThe New York Times Magazine4.10.16 More people are living longer these days, but the good news comes shadowed by the possible increase in cases of age-related mental decline. By…

Apr 05 2016

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Lurasidone for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder With Mixed Features: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study

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By Trisha Suppes, M.D., Ph.D., Robert Silva, Ph.D., Josephine Cucchiaro, Ph.D., Yongcai Mao, Ph.D.,Steven Targum, M.D., Caroline Streicher, B.A., Andrei Pikalov, M.D., Ph.D., Antony Loebel, M.D. Abstract Objective: Accumulating evidence…

Apr 05 2016

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New Book by Psychiatrist: “The Finest Traditions of My Calling”

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Medicine is full of young recruits writing veterans’ books, war stories full of hopes and fears for the next in line. As in the military, a couple of years’ service…

Apr 04 2016

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Twelve New Videos on Preventing Suicides in Teens, the Elderly, and More

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

The American Foundation for suicide prevention has announced a series of 12 short, informative videos on suicide prevention, which feature AFSP-funded researchers who participated in the prestigious International Summit on…

Mar 29 2016

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Use of Acetaminophen During Pregnancy and the Risk of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

ABSTRACT Prenatal exposure to acetaminophen may result in compromised neurodevelopment through inflammatory and immunologic mechanisms, through predisposition to oxidative stress, and through endocrine, endogenous cannabinoid, and other mechanisms. Several small…

Mar 24 2016

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Risky, Addictive Behavior the Study of New Stanford Research

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

A prominent Stanford neuroscientist and psychiatrist, and his colleagues gives some clues about what makes some people risk-averse and others risk-taking. Answers could have implications for how to treat, curb…

Mar 15 2016

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Marijuana-Based Drug Found to Reduce Epileptic Seizures

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

The New York Times will report tomorrow that an experimental drug derived from marijuana has succeeded in reducing epileptic seizures in its first major clinical trial, the product’s developer announced…

Mar 05 2016

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Open Access Research Sheds Light On Pharmacologic Treatment for Two Disorders

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Antipsychotic Management of Schizoaffective Disorder: A Review Jean-Pierre Lindenmayer, and Amandeep Kaur The Cost Effectiveness of Limsdexamafetamtine Dimesylate for the Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder in the USA Tama ́sA ́gh

Feb 23 2016

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PUBMED CENTRAL: VISUALIZING A HISTORICAL TREASURE TROVE

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By Tyler Nix, Kathryn Funk, Jeffrey S. Reznick, and Erin Zellers A wealth of medical history awaits your exploration in the National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) free and full-text digital…

Feb 21 2016

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Mindfulness Meditation Shows Scientific Proof in Improving Overall Health

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

A recent study published in Biological Psychiatry brings scientific thoroughness to mindfulness meditation and for the first time shows that, unlike a placebo, it can change the brains of ordinary people and…

Feb 20 2016

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Success, Suicide, and Silicon Valley

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Last week, CNN published a piece about the tech industry's secret struggle with suicide and mental illness, relaying several stories of silent sufferers whose endings were tragic. And, unfortunately, suffering…

Feb 18 2016

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Exercise, Meditation a Double Threat for Major Depression

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

A combination of aerobic exercise and focused-attention meditation performed twice weekly significantly improves symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD) after just 8 weeks, new research shows. " combining these two…

Feb 17 2016

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The US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation on Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

The US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation on Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder Michael Silverstein, MD, MPH; Jenny Radesky, MD In this issue of JAMA, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) presents final…

Feb 14 2016

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Sleep Apnea Takes Toll on Brain

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

A new study shows that people with sleep apnea show significant changes in the levels of two important brain chemicals. This could be the reason so many people with sleep…

Feb 11 2016

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Education May Cut Dementia Risk, Study Finds

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In a study published Wednesday in The New England Journal of Medicine, Authors provide the strongest evidence to date that a more educated population and better cardiovascular health are contributing…

Feb 04 2016

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Latest Psychiatric News: Menopause & Depression, World Mental Health Surveys, and Early Intervention

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Early Intervention for Psychotic Disorders: Building Population Health Systems This Viewpoint proposes a conceptual framework for population health systems that would enable early intervention services for patients with new-onset psychotic disorders.…

Feb 02 2016

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Intimate Partner Violence and Depression Symptom Severity among South African Women during Pregnancy and Postpartum: Population-Based Prospective Cohort Study

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By Alexander C. Tsai, Mark Tomlinson, W. Scott Comulada, and Mary Jane Rotheram-Borus Abstract Background Violence against women by intimate partners remains unacceptably common worldwide. The evidence base for the assumed psychological…

Feb 01 2016

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Awesome Apps for Kids/Teens with ADHD

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Let’s face it. We live in the age of technology. Things that were learned through books, lectures, and hand-written practices when we were kids are now being learned through games,…

Jan 26 2016

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U.S. Task Force Recommends All Adults Should be Screened For Depression

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Screening of Pregnant Women and New Mothers a Priority January 26, 2016. CNN reports this morning that if new recommendations by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force are followed, primary care…

Jan 23 2016

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Decreased Brain Levels of Vitamin B12 in Aging, Autism and Schizophrenia

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Abstract Many studies indicate a crucial role for the vitamin B12 and folate-dependent enzyme methionine synthase (MS) in brain development and function, but vitamin B12 status in the brain across…

Jan 21 2016

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5 Accused of Stealing Drug Secrets From GlaxoSmithKline

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Federal prosecutors in Philadelphia said on Wednesday that they had indicted five people, including two research scientists, on charges of stealing trade secrets about drugs to treat cancer and other…

Jan 17 2016

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Serotonin Improves High Fat Diet Induced Obesity in Mice

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Serotonin Improves High Fat Diet Induced Obesity in Mice Animal studies are not the usual coverage topic of brainscienceblogs.com. However, in this instance, we could not resist. Serotonin (5-HT) is…

Jan 13 2016

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New Partnership To Support Mental Health Of College Students Of Color

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Jed Foundation (JED) and the Steve Fund, two leading mental health organizations, announced a joint plan to provide colleges and universities…

Jan 13 2016

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Implant for Opioid Addicts Nearing Federal Approval

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

SILVER SPRING, Md. — A panel of medical experts recommended Tuesday that the Food and Drug Administration approve a new way of treating opioid addicts, using a slender rod implanted…

Jan 10 2016

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The biggest winners–and losers–in the 2015 race for new drug approvals

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The biggest winners--and losers--in the 2015 race for new drug approvals Let's start with the good news. In 2015, the FDA by its own account approved 45 new drugs, the…

Jan 10 2016

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Role of the FDA in Affordability of Off-Patent Pharmaceuticals

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Role of the FDA in Affordability of Off-Patent Pharmaceuticals Jeremy A. Greene, MD, PhD; Gerard Anderson, PhD; Joshua M. Sharfstein, MD In recent weeks, the increasing prices of off-patent pharmaceuticals have been the subject of…

Dec 29 2015

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Pharmacologic Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Review of Prescriptions and Potential Drug-Drug Interactions in a Military Cohort

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

Pharmacologic Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Review of Prescriptions and Potential Drug-Drug Interactions in a Military Cohort Kara L. Jablonski, PharmD, BCPS; Maria D. Devore, MS; Margaret A. Ryan,…

Dec 20 2015

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What Will Health Care Look like in 20-Years?

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

What Will Health Care Look like in 20-Years? The Microbiome: Beyond the Gut The Microbiome/Inflammation/Infection Link The Microbiome/Environment Link Genomics: The Revolution We've All Been Waiting For Pharmacogenomics Medicine Goes…

Dec 17 2015

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Opioids for Chronic Pain: Yes or No?

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

At the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) annual meeting, a neurologist and a rheumatologist took the stage to debate whether or not opioid analgesic medications belong in the management of…

Dec 14 2015

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Serum Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 in Patients with De Novo, Drug Naïve Parkinson’s Disease: A Meta-Analysis

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

The results of this meta-analysis demonstrate that serum IGF-1 levels were significantly higher in de novo, drug-naïve PD patients compared with healthy controls. Nevertheless, additional endeavors are required to further…

Dec 14 2015

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Cannabidiol Effective and Safe at 3 Months for Epilepsy

By John VA MedWorks, We Know Psychiatry

PHILADELPHIA — New open-label data from the expanded-access treatment program involving the cannabidiol Epidiolex (GW Pharma) show the median reduction in frequency of convulsive seizures after 3 months of treatment…

Dec 14 2015

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FDA Clears Chewable Methylphenidate (QuilliChew) for ADHD

By John VA MedWorks, We Know Psychiatry

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a chewable tablet form of extended-release methylphenidate (QuilliChew ER, Pfizer Inc) for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children aged 6 years and…

Dec 14 2015

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ER Naltrexone Halts Opioid Relapse in At-Risk Population

By John VA MedWorks, We Know Psychiatry

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California ― Results of a large, multicenter, randomized trial show that extended-release (ER) naltrexone (Vivitrol, Alkermes, Inc) can effectively prevent opioid relapse among a particularly vulnerable population: adults…

Nov 30 2015

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Standard Approach to Autism Education May Actually Impair Learning

By John VA MedWorks, We Know Psychiatry

Repetitive training, used widely in autism education, may hinder the learning process by promoting inflexibility, a new study with potentially "earthshaking" implications shows. The study unexpectedly found that repetitive training,…

Nov 30 2015

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CDC Warning: Fentanyl-Related Fatalities Rising

By John VA MedWorks, We Know Psychiatry

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning regarding increases in fentanyl drug confiscations and a potential increased risk for fentanyl-related overdose fatalities. According to the…

Nov 30 2015

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‘Psychobiotic’ May Help Ease Stress, Improve Memory

By John VA MedWorks, We Know Psychiatry

CHICAGO — Taking a probiotic strain of Bifidobacterium longumreduced physiologic and psychological stress and led to a modest improvement in memory in a small pilot study of healthy men. The…

Nov 30 2015

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FDA Clears Long-Acting Aripiprazole for Schizophrenia

By John VA MedWorks, We Know Psychiatry

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an injectable, long-acting version of Alkermes Inc's atypical antipsychotic aripiprazole to treat adults with schizophrenia. Aripiprazole lauroxil (Aristada) is administered every…

Nov 30 2015

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FDA Okays Once-Daily Dyanavel XR for ADHD in Children

By John VA MedWorks, We Know Psychiatry

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the amphetamine Dyanavel XR (Tris Pharma Inc), a once-daily extended-release oral liquid, for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children…

Nov 25 2015

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T.E.N Vol. 2 No. 3 – David Satcher – The General’s Issue

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SPECIFIC ARTICLES AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AND BULK REPRINT FOR ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE PUBLISHER - [email protected] T.E.N Vol. 2 No. 3 - David Satcher - The General's Issue David…

Nov 24 2015

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T.E.N Vol. 2 No. 2 – Jack Gorman’s Schizophrenia Endowment

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SPECIFIC ARTICLES AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AND BULK REPRINT FOR ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE PUBLISHER - [email protected] T.E.N Vol. 2 No. 2 - Jack Gorman’s Schizophrenia Endowment IN THIS ISSUE:…

Nov 24 2015

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Depression Rating Scales – A Doctor’s Guide

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What’s Included: • Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression • Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale

Nov 23 2015

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T.E.N VOL 2. No. 1 – Political Science

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FOR PURCHASING SPECIFIC ARTICLES -PLEASE CONTACT THE PUBLISHER: [email protected] T.E.N Vol. 2 No. 1 IN THIS ISSUE: At Ground Zero of Smoking/Cancer Research: Sir Richard Doll Intergenerational Health Consequences of…

Nov 20 2015

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Violent Crime: A Cohort Study

By John VA We Know Psychiatry

RESEARCH ARTICLE Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Violent Crime: A Cohort Study Yasmina Molero1, Paul Lichtenstein2, Johan Zetterqvist2, Clara Hellner Gumpert1, Seena Fazel3* 1 Center for Psychiatry Research, Department of…

Nov 18 2015

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Mental Fitness Volume 2 #1

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Mental Fitness Volume 2 #1 Articles & Archives will be available online shortly. If you are interested in purchasing or have any questions about any of MedWorks journals or publications…

Nov 13 2015

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T.E.N Volume 3 #9

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T.E.N Volume 3 #9 Articles & Archives will be available online shortly. If you are interested in purchasing or have any questions about any of MedWorks journals or publications please…

Nov 13 2015

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The Red Book of Mood Disorders in Women: A Comprehensive Evidence-Based Treatment Guide

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Nov 13 2015

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Evidence Based Treatment Of Mood Disorders In Women

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Evidence Based Treatment Of Mood Disorders In Women Articles & Archives will be available online shortly. If you are interested in purchasing or have any questions about any of MedWorks…

Nov 13 2015

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Diagnostic And Therapeutic Guide To Sleep Disorders

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Diagnostic And Therapeutic Guide To Sleep Disorders Articles & Archives will be available online shortly. If you are interested in purchasing or have any questions about any of MedWorks journals…

Nov 13 2015

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Mental Fitness Volume 2 #2

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Mental Fitness Volume 2 #2 Articles & Archives will be available online shortly. If you are interested in purchasing or have any questions about any of MedWorks journals or publications…

Nov 13 2015

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T.E.N Vol. 2 No. 3 – David Satcher – The General’s Issue

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SPECIFIC ARTICLES AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AND BULK REPRINT FOR ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE PUBLISHER - [email protected] T.E.N Vol. 2 No. 3 - David Satcher - The General's Issue David…

Nov 13 2015

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T.E.N Volume 2 #2

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T.E.N Volume 2 #2 Articles & Archives will be available online shortly. If you are interested in purchasing or have any questions about any of MedWorks journals or publications please…

Nov 13 2015

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Mental Fitness Vol 1 #1

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Mental Fitness Vol 1 #1 Articles & Archives will be available online shortly. If you are interested in purchasing or have any questions about any of MedWorks journals or publications…

Aug 01 2007

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Reseña educativa

By John VA MedWorks, Psiquiatría y Salud Integral, We Know Psychiatry

Keywords: bipolar disorder, drug treatment, mood disorders, mania, schizophrenia, depression mayorLineamientos consensus of experts for the pharmacological treatment of bipolar disorder: a new therapeutic tool Dr. David A. Kahn, Dr.…

Aug 01 2007

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Reseña educativa

By John VA MedWorks, Psiquiatría y Salud Integral, We Know Psychiatry

Therapeutic and diagnostic ADHD Guide - Part I Dr. Peter S. Jensen and Ms. Maura Crowe Background disorder attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common behavioral /…

Aug 01 2007

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Caso clínico

By John VA MedWorks, Psiquiatría y Salud Integral, We Know Psychiatry

Delirium Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride Dr. Andres and Dr. Jaime Solis Heerlein Summary For a patient of 17 years old, single, student, who is taken by her parents to consult the…

Aug 01 2007

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Caso clínico

By John VA MedWorks, Psiquiatría y Salud Integral, We Know Psychiatry

Light therapy for seasonal depressive disorder Dr. Andrés Heerlein Introduction Since the work of Rosenthal and colleagues1 pioneers of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and phototherapy, many authors have stressed…

Jun 09 2007

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Psychopharmacology Bulletin Newsletter 3

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2007 Edition, N. 3 MEDWORKS Vol. 40 - No. 2 - 2007 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF ARIPIPRAZOLE The objective of the study was to assess the efficacy and…

May 03 2007

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EDITORIALS

By John VA MedWorks, We Know Psychiatry

Pharmaceutical Complex Zyban Rising: Smokers Thwart Insurance Carriers But Get What They Pay for By James La Rossa Jr. While the latest smoking cessation therapy utilizing the compound Zyban is…

May 03 2007

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EDITORIALS

By John VA MedWorks, We Know Psychiatry

Point & Commentary Physicians Back in the Driver’s Seat By James M. La Rossa Jr. At the beginning of 1997, the seasoned CBS newsman, Mike Wallace, and his wife Mary,…

May 03 2007

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EDITORIALS

By John VA MedWorks, We Know Psychiatry

Guest Editorial A u t i s m : A Personal Insight B y T e m ple G r a n d i n , P h D W…

May 03 2007

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EDITORIALS

By John VA MedWorks, We Know Psychiatry

EDITOR’S NOTE The Next Step Forward: A Move Toward Evidence, and Away From Fear of the Industry By Michael E. Thase, MD It is both an honor and a ch…

May 03 2007

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Psychopharmacology Bulletin Newsletter

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2007 Edition, N. 2 ORIGINAL RESEARCH Vol. 39 No. 1 - Vol. 40, No. 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IS ANTIDEPRESSANT SELECTION RATIONAL? Every clinician faces the daily question of which antidepressant is…

May 02 2007

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Psychopharmacology Bulletin Newsletters

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2007 Edition, N. 1 ORIGINAL RESEARCH Vol. 39 No. 1 - Vol. 40, No. 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DEBATING PSYCHOTROPICS AND SUICIDALITY Until now, it has been unclear if the suicide risk…

Apr 30 2007

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Editorial Background.

By John VA MedWorks, We Know Psychiatry

A Long-Revered Resource in Academia Published from 1965 until 2000 by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Psychopharmacology BULLETIN forged its path just as psychiatry itself was embarking on…

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