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Research Update

Diagnosing Mild Cognitive Impairment: Neuropsych Testing and MoCA Go Head to Head

July 1, 2024

Susan L. Siegfreid, MD

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

This study compares the MoCA to neuropsychological testing in identifying mild cognitive impairment.

Electroconvulsive Therapy and Risk of Suicide in Major Depression

April 1, 2023

Sébastien Hardy, PharmD, BCPS

Sébastien Hardy, PharmD, BCPS. Dr. Hardy has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

ECT appears effective in reducing suicidality, especially among patients 65+ years and patients with severe depression.

Confused About Acute Confusional States? A Primer on Delirium

April 1, 2023

Michael Strong, MD and Alexander Thompson, MD, MBA, MPH

Michael Strong, MD. Assistant professor of clinical psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, PA.
Alexander Thompson, MD, MBA, MPH. Clinical professor of psychiatry and emergency medicine; director, C-L Psychiatry, University of Iowa. Iowa City, IA.
Dr. Strong and Dr. Thompson have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Delirium is widespread among patients in ICUs and surgery units. We review the workup and management of this common condition and give you tips to help prevent it in high-risk patients.