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Home » Authors » Rehan Aziz, MD.

Rehan Aziz, MD.

Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
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Clinical Update

Mood Stabilizers for Bipolar Disorder in Older Adults: Special Considerations

January 30, 2023
Rehan Aziz, MD.
From The Carlat Geriatric Psychiatry Report
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Rehan Aziz, MD. Associate professor of psychiaitry and neurology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. New Brunswick, NJ. Dr. Aziz has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Lithium and anticonvulsants can present challenges in older adults due to changes in metabolism, medical comorbidities, or interactions with other medications. We evaluate the usage, risks, and dosing of mood stabilizers to help clinicians optimize their choice of treatment.


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How to Treat and Assess Delirium in Older Patients

December 26, 2022
Rehan Aziz, MD. and Zachary Davis

Treatment of delirium involves correction of the underlying medical disturbance. But how do we best think through potential causes?


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How to Interview the Older Patient

August 29, 2022
Stephanie Collier, MD and Rehan Aziz, MD.

The expanding population of older adults has created a need for all clinicians to participate in their care. Interviewing techniques require adaptation in older adults, such as accounting for hearing or vision impairment and speaking slowly and clearly. This podcast will cover additional factors to consider when evaluating older patients.


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Assessing and Treating Delirium in Older Adults

July 1, 2022
Rehan Aziz, MD.
From The Carlat Geriatric Psychiatry Report
Issue Links: Editorial Information | PDF of Issue

Rehan Aziz, MD. Associate program director, Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program, Jersey Shore University Medical Center; associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral science, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Edison, NJ. Dr. Aziz, author of this educational activity, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

Treatment of delirium involves correction of the underlying medical disturbance. But how do we best think through potential causes? Dr. Aziz shares his systematic approach and clinical pearls in conducting a physical exam and ordering the appropriate work-up.


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CLINICAL UPDATE

Antidepressants: When Dosage Matters

April 5, 2022
Rehan Aziz, MD.
From The Carlat Psychiatry Report
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information | PDF of Issue
Rehan Aziz, MD. Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Aziz has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
When it comes to antidepressants, bigger is not better. Here we review the optimal dose ranges for antidepressants, describe how higher doses can worsen symptoms, and show you how to talk to patients about the issue.
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In the News: Aducanumab (Aduhelm)

November 5, 2021
Rehan Aziz, MD.
From The Carlat Psychiatry Report
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information | PDF of Issue
Rehan Aziz, MD. Associate professor of psychiatry and neurology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Aziz has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
When the FDA approved aducanumab (Aduhelm) in Alzheimer dementia, the decision came with a heavy dose of controversy. Rehaz Aziz, MD, considers where this novel therapy fits in practice.
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Pharmacotherapy for Stimulant Use Disorders

May 21, 2021
Rehan Aziz, MD.
From The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information | PDF of Issue
Rehan Aziz, MD. Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Aziz has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
There are no approved pharmacotherapies for stimulant use disorders. Lots of medications have been studied and the results have been mixed. Here we provide you with the latest data, and some treatment recommendations.
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CLINICAL UPDATE

Six Tips for Working With Older Adults

March 26, 2021
Rehan Aziz, MD.
From The Carlat Psychiatry Report
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information | PDF of Issue
Rehan Aziz, MD. Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Aziz has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
Rehan Aziz, MD, explains how to interview older adults and which medications to use and which ones to avoid in this population.
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CLINICAL UPDATE

Perioperative Pain Management in Opioid Use Disorder

March 19, 2021
Rehan Aziz, MD.
From The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information | PDF of Issue
Rehan Aziz, MD. Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Aziz has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
Previously, clinicians commonly stopped opioid agonists (methadone and buprenorphine) to simplify pain control during and after surgery. New guidance from the American Society of Addiction Medicine now suggests otherwise.
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Management of Opioid Withdrawal in the Emergency Setting

March 19, 2021
Rehan Aziz, MD.
From The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information | PDF of Issue
Rehan Aziz, MD. Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Aziz has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
An emergency department visit can be a “reachable moment” for people with unhealthy opioid use. Here, we review pharmacologic and harm-reduction strategies for use in those settings—and how to advocate for your patients when consulting with emergency clinicians.
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