General Psychiatry - Articles - Page 36

Five New Findings in Psychopharmacology

July 4, 2022

Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP

Bupropion-dextromethorphan combo in depression. Lithium for COVID-19. The top med for nicotine cessation. Mirtazapine in OCD. Mediterranean diet in depression.

Psychotic Depression

June 20, 2022

Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP

Psychotic depression. Conrad Swartz shows us how to recognize this underdiagnosed illness, and why antipsychotics and antidepressants may not be the optimal treatment.

12 New Findings on Quetiapine

June 6, 2022

Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP

12 clinically relevant findings from the past 3 years on quetiapine (Seroquel), including new side effects, dosing strategies, withdrawal phenomena, and new uses in bipolar with OCD.

CME Post-Test - Psychotic Depression, TCPR, June/July 2022

June 1, 2022

By successfully completing the test you will be awarded a certificate for 2 CME credits.

Hypothyroidism and Depression: Just How Related Are They?

June 1, 2022

Jason Mallo, DO

C. Jason Mallo, DO. Dr. Mallo has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

A landmark study puts a spotlight on whether patients can successfully taper off their antidepressant without relapsing.

Can TMS Turn on the Switch?

June 1, 2022

Edmund S. Higgins, MD.

Edmund S. Higgins, MD. Dr. Higgins has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Most antidepressant therapies can induce mania, and this study looks at whether TMS belongs on that list. We report on the latest findings.

Uncommon Tips: Which Is Better—Citalopram or Escitalopram?

June 1, 2022

Chris Aiken, MD.

Chris Aiken, MD. Editor-in-Chief, The Carlat Psychiatry Report. Dr. Aiken has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Citalopram and escitalopram are very similar drugs, but there are reasons to prefer one over the other.

Quetiapine Reconsidered

June 1, 2022

Paul Riordan, MD.

Paul Riordan, MD. Assistant Consulting Professor of Psychiatry, Duke University. Dr. Riordan has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

It is the best of drugs; it is the worst of drugs. Quetiapine (Seroquel) has a few benefits that are unmatched by other medications, and here we explore where it fits in depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, as well as off-label uses like anxiety and sleep.