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Jan 17 2025

A systematic review on the efficacy of GLP-1 receptor agonists in mitigating psychotropic drug-related weight gain

By James La Rossa Brief Bulletins from the Field, Featured, We Know Psychiatry

Objective Many psychotropic drugs are highly associated with related weight gain. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are established anti-obesity and glucose-lowering agents. Preliminary evidence also indicates they are fit for…

Jan 17 2025

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Efficacy of vortioxetine versus desvenlafaxine: Results from the multinational VIVRE study

By James La Rossa Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Background In VIVRE (NCT04448431), vortioxetine was associated with significantly higher rates of symptomatic and functional remission, better daily and social functioning, and greater treatment satisfaction than desvenlafaxine in patients with…

Dec 14 2024

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General Anesthesia for Cesarean Deliveries Show Link to Postpartum Depression

By James La Rossa Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

According to a brief on Medscape, supported by the NIH, The use of general anesthesia during cesarean deliveries is associated with an increased risk for postpartum depression (PPD) that necessitates…

Dec 13 2024

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First Episode Psychosis in a Teen with Narcolepsy and Cataplexy

By James La Rossa Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Writing in Psychopharmacology Bulletin, Trishna Sharma, Annette C. Kestner and Abhishek Reddy described a 17-year-old female with a history of NT1 and no past psychiatric history presented to the hospital…

Dec 13 2024

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Complete Resolution of Catatonia Following a Single Intravenous Lorazepam Challenge Test: An Early Intervention in Psychosis Case Report

By James La Rossa Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Writing in Psychopharmacology Bulletin, authors Chinenye Okoro, Kaye Homer, Marlene Kelbrick, Jonny Walker, Mary Sam, Justine Burge, Rosie Richards, Gabriela Paduret, and Feras Ali Mustafa examined a 53-year-old Caucasian female…

Dec 13 2024

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Early Positive Report of Viloxazine for a Child with Hyperkinetic Autism

By James La Rossa Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Ahmed Naguy, Nadyah Alayadhi, Saxby Pridmore, Bibi Alamiri, writing in Psychopharmacology Bulletin, made the following observations: An 11-year-old male Qatari boy was brought in to hospital by his parents for…

Dec 13 2024

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Salty Despair: An Adolescent’s Suicide Attempt through Salt Overdose

By James La Rossa Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Salt is found in nearly every kitchen across the world; however, it is not typically thought of to be a means for suicide. Depending on the age and size of…

Jun 22 2023

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Crisis lines testing AI to help review response

By James La Rossa Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

Crisis support lines are currently undergoing testing of artificial intelligence (AI) to assess the quality of their response. These support lines rely on well-trained counselors who are adept at handling…

May 10 2023

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New APA Study Shows a Spike in Anxiety Among a Large Swath of America

By James La Rossa Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

According to the American Psychiatric Association's annual poll, 70% of adults in the United States report feeling anxious or extremely anxious about their own and their family's safety. This number…

Mar 16 2023

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Neuromodulation Device for Depression Granted Designation from FDA

By James La Rossa Brief Bulletins from the Field, We Know Psychiatry

According to published reports, The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Device designation to Sooma Medical's portable, noninvasive neuromodulation device for treating depression, which can be administered…

A systematic review on the efficacy of GLP-1 receptor agonists in mitigating psychotropic drug-related weight gain

Efficacy of vortioxetine versus desvenlafaxine: Results from the multinational VIVRE study

General Anesthesia for Cesarean Deliveries Show Link to Postpartum Depression

First Episode Psychosis in a Teen with Narcolepsy and Cataplexy

Complete Resolution of Catatonia Following a Single Intravenous Lorazepam Challenge Test: An Early Intervention in Psychosis Case Report

Early Positive Report of Viloxazine for a Child with Hyperkinetic Autism

Salty Despair: An Adolescent’s Suicide Attempt through Salt Overdose

Crisis lines testing AI to help review response

New APA Study Shows a Spike in Anxiety Among a Large Swath of America

Neuromodulation Device for Depression Granted Designation from FDA

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