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Research Update

Efficacy of Deep Brain Stimulation for OCD

November 1, 2023
John Raiss, MD
From The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report
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John Raiss, MD. Dr. Raiss has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Deep Brain Stimulation is a surgically invasive procedure that is used in an attempt to treat several conditions including obsessive compulsive disorder in some youths. But does it work? Read our research update so you can better guide families on this high-risk decision.


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RESEARCH UPDATE

Consider Catatonia in Your Differential

October 1, 2022
John Raiss, MD
From The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report
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John Raiss, MD.  Dr. Raiss, author of this educational activity, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to discloses. 

Catatonia is common in adult inpatient settings, where 6%–15% meet diagnostic criteria. In children and adolescents, prevalence estimates vary more widely, from 0.6% to 17%, perhaps because catatonia is often misdiagnosed or unrecognized. Like delirium, catatonia occurs as part of many conditions, including psychosis, mood disorders, substance use, autistic spectrum disorder, and medical conditions.


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Medication Management of Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain in Children and Teens

July 1, 2022
John Raiss, MD
From The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report
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John C. Raiss, MD. Assistant Clinical Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Raiss has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Once weight gain occurs with antipsychotic treatment in children and adolescents it is difficult to reverse. How should you select and prescribe SGAs to prevent it? Which additional medications are effective in preventing weight gain from SGAs? This clinical update gives you information to help prevent this common and problematic side effect.


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RESEARCH UPDATE

New Canadian Eating Disorders Guidelines

March 12, 2021
John Raiss, MD
From The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information | PDF of Issue
John Raiss, MD Dr. Raiss has disclosed that he has no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.
What is the best approach to treatment of adolescents with eating disorders? What level of care should be we advocating for to have the best chance of a good outcome? This review of the recent Canadian Eating Disorders Guidelines offers a clear direction for our efforts to provide better care.
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