Susan L. Siegfreid, MD

Research Update

Can Physical Activity Offset Cognitive Decline?

July 11, 2023

Susan L. Siegfreid, MD. Dr. Siegfreid has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Physical activity may slow cognitive decline, especially in older adults with biomarkers of neurodegeneration.

Research Update

A Role for Social Media in Suicide Prevention?

April 1, 2023

Susan L. Siegfreid, MD

Susan L. Siegfreid, MD. Dr. Siegfreid has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

We worry about the detrimental effects of social media on mental health, but can social media attention be used to promote positive health outcomes? The media attention surrounding a hip-hop song about suicide prevention was associated with a significant drop in suicides in the days that followed.

RESEARCH UPDATE

Trazodone Probably Not Effective for Dementia

October 1, 2022

Susan L. Siegfreid, MD

Susan L. Siegfreid, MD. Dr. Siegfreid, author of this educational activity, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

This study revealed no signal that trazodone protects against neurodegeneration.

The Role of rTMS in Poststroke Depression

January 7, 2022

Susan L. Siegfreid, MD

Susan L. Siegfreid, MD Dr. Siegfreid has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation appears to be a safe and effective treatment for poststroke depression, according to this small study.