Evidence-Based Reviews
Evidence-Based Reviews
Neuroimaging in children and adolescents: When do you scan? With which modalities?
The first 15 years of the new millennium have seen a great increase in research on neuroimaging in children and adolescents who have a psychiatric...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Pseudobulbar affect: When patients laugh or cry, but don’t know why
Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) is a disorder of affective expression that manifests as stereotyped and frequent outbursts of crying (not limited to...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Rediscovering clozapine: Adverse effects develop—what should you do now?
Benefit comes at the expense of monitoring for, and treating, an array of potential problems. Second of 3 parts.
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What clinicians need to know about treating opioid use disorder
Choose medication and non-medication options to fight abuse and relapse
Evidence-Based Reviews
Rediscovering clozapine: After a turbulent history, current guidance on initiating and monitoring
FDA’s overhaul of management guidelines is good reason to get reacquainted. First of 3 parts.
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Pregnant and nursing patients benefit from ‘ambitious’ changes to drug labeling for safety
FDA’s new system improves on the limited utility of the ‘A-B-C-D-X’ scheme
Evidence-Based Reviews
Advances in transcranial magnetic stimulation for managing major depressive disorders
The utility of TMS for treating depression continues to widen, as the technology is refined
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How to control weight gain when prescribing antidepressants
Address diet and exercise first, then consider switching antidepressants or prescribing an adjunctive agent
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Can anti-inflammatory medications improve symptoms and reduce mortality in schizophrenia?
Research shows that these medications have potential to act as one stone to kill two birds.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Is it a 'senior moment' or early dementia? Addressing memory concerns in older patients
The prevalence of memory-related issues increases with age. So does concern about dementia. Be prepared to render the best evaluation and advice...
Evidence-Based Reviews
Technology offers tools for ensuring adherence to medical therapy
Novel monitoring solutions will move all stakeholders—not just patients—to a position of responsibility for adhering to prescribed regimens.