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Alzheimer's Progression May Be Slowed by Targeted Magnetic Pulses, Study Suggests

— In phase II trial, transcranial stimulation led to significant differences versus placebo

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Adjunctive Antipsychotic Helps Ease Symptoms of Depression

Lumateperone is already FDA approved for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Nov 03, 2024
Stable Schizophrenia Not Necessarily Protective Against Relapse-Related Mortality

Database study shows estimated 5-year survival of 78% even after one relapse episode

Nov 03, 2024
For People With Opioid Addiction, Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Raises the Stakes

It's unclear how many have lost coverage

Nov 03, 2024
Novel Drug Improves Depression, Insomnia Symptoms as Add-On Therapy

No approved agent has the same mechanism of action as seltorexant

Nov 01, 2024
For People With Opioid Addiction, Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Raises the Stakes

It's unclear how many have lost coverage

Novel Drug Improves Depression, Insomnia Symptoms as Add-On Therapy

No approved agent has the same mechanism of action as seltorexant

Psychiatry Case Studies

Unexplained Catatonia: What's Behind Woman's Sudden Symptoms?

Recent history of insomnia could be a clue

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Avoiding Clozapine-Related Risks in Refractory Schizophrenia

Key is to recognize and safely diagnose one possible deadly complication

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This Man's Increased Psychiatric Issues Masked an Undiagnosed Disease

The long delay to diagnosis and treatment caused frightening symptoms

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Omega-3 Supplements Show Benefit in APOE4 Carriers

Trial finds DHA can penetrate the brain before dementia onset

Nov 01, 2024
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Year in Review: Tardive Dyskinesia

New VMAT2 formulations, case reports, screening tools, and long-term data in 2024

Nov 01, 2024
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Women 'Celebrating' Their Abortions? Librarians' Mental Health; $500M Drugmaker Fine

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Nov 01, 2024
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Opponents Use Parental Rights, Anti-Trans Messages to Fight Abortion Ballot Measures

Groups link gender issues to sway reproductive rights vote

Oct 31, 2024
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New Jersey Primary Care Physician and Veteran Is Running for Congress

Herb Conaway argues electing former President Trump would create a "tough road" for health equity

Oct 31, 2024
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Leukemia Drug Shows Promise in Dementia With Lewy Bodies

Cognitive outcomes, biomarkers improved with nilotinib in phase II trial

Oct 30, 2024
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When Cannabis Makes You Vomit

Known for its anti-emetic properties, the drug can actually bring on a vomiting disorder

Oct 30, 2024
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Cymbalta Bottles Recalled; Suicides Highest on Mondays; New Dose of Pain Drug OK'd

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

Oct 30, 2024
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IG Live November 1: Healthcare Is on the Ballot

Public health and access to care are at stake in the 2024 election

Oct 30, 2024
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Brain Edema Risk May Be Lower With Modified Donanemab Dosing

Different regimen showed comparable pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic results

Oct 29, 2024
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Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Linked to Poor Executive Function, Aggression in Kids

Associations observed when kids were 5 years old

Oct 28, 2024
A photo of a small cannabis leaf in the palm of the hand of a pregnant woman.
Opinion
Going Beyond Hearing Aids for Equal Care Access

Hearing loss is only becoming more prevalent

Oct 27, 2024
 A photo of a female physician using sign language to communicate with her female patient who is also wearing a hearing aid.
Metformin and Congenital Abnormalities; Deprescribing in Patients With Dementia

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Oct 26, 2024
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