So let’s say you’ve decided to take the TMS plunge. With three devices currently FDA cleared, you have some decisions to make. The following table brings together some information you might find useful focusing on the Neronetics and Brainsway devices.

Mark George, MD started working on transcranial magnetic stimulation in 1993. In this interview he discusses the history of TMS and the state of trials and treatment options for patients 20 years later.

Dr. Williams discusses the field of interventional psychiatry from a practical standpoint by outlining the philosophy, practice, and case studies where interventional strategies have been effective.

Review of this study regarding the effects of a Mediterranean diet on age-related cognitive decline: Valis-Pedret C et al, JAMA Intern Med 2015. 11.doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.1668. Epub ahead of print.

After reading these articles, you should be able to…

In January of this year, the FDA approved the stimulant lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse) as the first drug with an indication for binge eating disorder (BED). Patients are hearing the buzz and may be asking you to prescribe it, but you may have some questions first.

Dr. Lock outlines a treatment method for anorexia nervosa that helps family members better understand the disorder and enlists their help in providing a home environment based on successful inpatient services for weight restoration.

Patients with schizophrenia often stop taking their medications, so long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs) are potentially good ways to make sure these patients have some medication in their systems over the long term.

After reading these articles, you should be able to…

Choosing the “right” treatment for a given patient involves a large number of factors, including personal preference—both the clinician’s and the patient’s. Is there a better way?