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Providing Gender-Affirming Care to LGBTQ Patients in Hospital Units

November 30, 2023

Dr. Carlat has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.
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You'll often work with patients who are part of the LGBTQ community.

Four Natural Therapies for ADHD (with Richard Brown, MD)

November 27, 2023

Chris Aiken, MD, Kellie Newsome, PMHNP, and Richard P. Brown, MD

Richard Brown, MD, shows us how to use his top four natural therapies for ADHD: Pycnoginol, Rhodiola rosea, Racetams, American Ginseng.

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ADHD: 3 Associated Syndromes

November 20, 2023

Chris Aiken, MD, Kellie Newsome, PMHNP, and Richard P. Brown, MD

Around 50% of people with ADHD suffer from other cognitive problems, and Richard Brown, MD, describes them: 1) Working memory 2) Slow processing speed and 3) Dyslexia.

CARLAT WEBINAR

0.50 CME Credits. We no longer recommend medications as first-line treatment. Here are the current pharmacotherapy approaches for the treatment of insomnia. Here are the indications for the use of benzodiazepines, non-benzodiazepines, and sedating antidepressants, and we're going to understand the mechanism of action and how to use the newest medications, orexin antagonists.

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Ketamine: Six New Findings Part 2

November 13, 2023

Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP

New research brings clarity to the big ketamine questions. How does it compare to ECT and antipsychotics? How much of it is placebo? Which is more effective – ketamine or esketamine? How do you sustain the benefits? Does it work better with psychotherapy?

Research Update

Can We Predict Suicidal Behaviors by Tracking Dreams?

November 9, 2023

Stuti Bhandari, MD.

Stuti Bhandari, MD. Dr. Bhandari has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Early insights hint at the intriguing relationship between the content of dreams and self-harm.

Research Update

Mirtazapine Augmentation in OCD

November 9, 2023

Kate J. Travis, MD

Kate J. Travis, MD. Dr. Travis has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

In theory, mirtazapine may worsen OCD, or it may help. This first-of-its-kind trial puts it to the randomized test.

Expert Q&A

Health Benefits of a Silly Walk

November 9, 2023

Jeffrey Cardenas, MD

Jeffrey Cardenas, MD. Dr. Cardenas has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Monty Python’s famous skit is put to the physiologic test. Only one silly walk prevails.

Research Update

Age Matters in Antidepressant Response

November 9, 2023

José S. Sanchez-Cruz, MD.

José S. Sanchez-Cruz, MD. Dr. Sanchez-Cruz has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

A large analysis raises questions about antidepressant efficacy in certain age groups, and also finds a sweet spot.

Research Update

Surprise Result for Adherence in Bipolar Disorder

November 9, 2023

Alex Evans, PharmD, MBA.

Alex Evans, PharmD, MBA. Dr. Evans has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Lithium’s reputation as a difficult med may have more to do with branding than reality, according to this large analysis of mood stabilizer adherence.