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]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5912 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5912-learning-objectives-workplace-violence-prediction-and-prevention-chpr-april-may-june-2026 By successfully completing the test you will be awarded a certificate for 2 CME credit.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5905 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5905-cme-post-test-workplace-violence-prediction-and-prevention-april-may-june-2026 A large national cohort study shows that serious medical illness independently raises suicide risk—even without prior psychiatric diagnosis. Gastrointestinal disease, cancer, and blood disorders stand out. For hospitalized patients with new or disabling medical conditions, suicide screening and safety planning remain essential parts of care.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5911 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5911-risk-of-suicide-across-medical-conditions-and-the-role-of-mental-disorder Do antipsychotics during pregnancy increase long-term neurodevelopmental risk? Large US and Nordic registry studies, along with prospective data, provide reassuring findings. After adjusting for maternal illness, prenatal exposure was not meaningfully associated with intellectual, language, or learning disorders—important context for shared decision-making.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5910 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5910-prenatal-antipsychotic-exposure-reassuring-long-term-data When should you suspect a genetic syndrome in an adult psychiatric patient? This review highlights red flags—autism, intellectual disability, dysmorphic features, family patterns—and walks through practical testing strategies. Learn when to order chromosomal microarray and Fragile X testing, and how results can reshape treatment and family counseling.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5909 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5909-genetic-conditions-with-psychiatric-manifestations IV ketamine offers rapid antidepressant effects that align with the pace of inpatient care. Dr. Benjamin Brody explains how to implement subanesthetic infusions safely, monitor for dissociation and hemodynamic changes, select appropriate patients, and plan maintenance strategies once patients leave the unit.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5908 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5908-ketamine-treatment-in-inpatient-psychiatry-what-clinicians-need-to-know CHPR_QA2 Benjamin Brody_photo_sm.png How well can we predict violence on the unit or in the ED? Dr. Heba Mesbah reviews the evidence behind tools like the BVC, DASA, OVA, and ABRAT. Learn which instruments fit inpatient settings, how often to reassess, and how structured tools can strengthen—rather than replace—clinical judgment.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5907 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5907-violence-prediction-and-prevention-tools CHPR_QA1_Heba Mesbah_photo_sm.png Learn how to strengthen team protocols before crises unfold.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5906 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5906-violence-prevention-in-acute-psychiatric-settings-staying-safe-in-challenging-environments CHPR_AprMayJun_2026_Image.jpg Can TMS be used safely and effectively in the hospital? Dr. Nicholas Trapp shares insights on inpatient protocols, accelerated treatments like SAINT, and how to overcome logistical barriers.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5869 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5869-beyond-meds-tms-in-acute-psychiatric-care CHPR_QA1_Nicholas Trapp_photo1_sm.png Tired of documentation dragging into your evenings? Discover how AI scribes are reshaping inpatient psychiatry.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5868 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5868-transforming-psychiatric-documentation-the-rise-of-ai-scribes CHPR_EmergingTech_JanFebMar2026.jpg Telepsychiatry has moved from rural workaround to hospital mainstay. Whether you're consulting in the ED or rounding remotely, find out what makes this model work and where it can fall apart.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5867 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5867-telepsychiatry-in-hospital-psychiatry-from-stopgap-to-standard-care AI tools are no longer futuristic add-ons—they’re changing how we deliver therapy. Dr. Omer Liran explores the promises and pitfalls of AI-assisted mental health care, from VR-guided relaxation to real-time risk detection.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5866 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5866-ai-assisted-therapy CHPR_QA2_Omer Liran_photo_sm.png Could that “dementia” be liver-related and reversible? A large VA study reveals how often cirrhosis goes undiagnosed in older adults with cognitive decline and why checking a simple fibrosis score might change your diagnosis and your treatment plan.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5865 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5865-are-we-missing-a-potentially-reversible-contributor-to-cognitive-impairment Is ketamine really more effective than an active placebo for inpatient depression? A new randomized trial puts ketamine head-to-head with midazolam, and the results may temper early enthusiasm.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5864 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5864-ketamine-shows-only-modest-advantage-over-midazolam-in-inpatient-depression-treatment Can continuation and maintenance ECT (c/mECT) reduce hospitalizations and healthcare costs? A large Danish study suggests it can, especially for patients with schizophrenia or treatment-resistant illness. Explore how c/mECT could reshape long-term care planning for your most complex cases.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5863 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5863-from-acute-to-maintenance-the-role-of-ect-in-long-term-psychiatric-care By successfully completing the test you will be awarded a certificate for 2 CME credit.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5862 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5862-cme-post-test-emerging-technologies-in-hospital-psychiatry-chpr-january-february-march-2026 After reading these articles, you should be able to…

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5870 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5870-learning-objectives-emerging-technologies-in-hospital-psychiatry-chpr-jan-feb-march-2026 Psychiatry Practice Boosters, Fifth Edition (2026) - 4 SA / 10 CME Course

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5813 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:59:34 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5813-psychiatry-practice-boosters-fifth-edition-2026-4-sa-10-cme Psychiatry Practice Boosters, Fifth Edition (2026) - 4 SA / 10 CME Course

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5812 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:50:07 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5812-psychiatry-practice-boosters-fifth-edition-2026-4-sa-10-cme Here are the 10 most visited clinical topics across all Carlat Report newsletters in 2025 with links to relevant articles.]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/blogs/1/post/5801 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/blogs/1-the-carlat-psychiatry-blog/post/5801-top-10-clinical-topics-of-2025-all-newsletters Topics_Most_Read.png Here are the articles your colleagues read the most in 2025.]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/blogs/1/post/5795 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/blogs/1-the-carlat-psychiatry-blog/post/5795-top-10-carlat-psychiatry-articles-of-2025 All_Most_Read.png This fact sheet outlines our approach to ordering lab tests for psychiatric inpatients.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5700 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5700-recommended-labs-for-psychiatric-medications Benzodiazepines can be a tricky class of medications to manage, especially in inpatient settings where patients may have complex needs or a history of substance use.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5676 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5676-choosing-and-managing-benzodiazepines In this fact sheet, we present our approach to ordering lab tests for psychiatric patients, focusing on those most relevant to newly admitted inpatients.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5704 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5704-which-labs-to-order-when Pharmacogenetic testing examines genetic variations that influence how patients metabolize and respond to psychiatric medications.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5699 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5699-pharmacogenetic-testing-in-psychiatry Liver function tests (LFTs) are critical in psychiatry because the liver metabolizes most psychotropic medications, and because heavy alcohol or substance use may impair hepatic function.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5697 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5697-liver-function-tests The kidneys filter the blood and eliminate unwanted chemicals, including metabolic byproducts of medications.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5696 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5696-kidney-function-tests Like most psychiatric hospitals, yours probably requires a lipid panel and diabetes screen for any patient taking an antipsychotic. 

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5695 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5695-how-to-interpret-lipid-panels This fact sheet outlines when to order an ECG, which psychiatric medications warrant ECG monitoring, and how to interpret basic ECG findings.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5694 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0500 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5694-ecg-in-psychiatry By successfully completing the test you will be awarded a certificate for 2 CME credit.

]]> http://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5564 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.thecarlatreport.com/articles/5564-cme-post-test-involuntary-commitment-and-patient-rights-chpr-october-november-december-2025