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CME/CE
Treating Fibromyalgia Pain and Beyond: Pathophysiology and Management of Multiple Symptom Domains
Dr. Mease educates readers about the symptoms, comorbidities, and pathophysiology of fibromyalgia, and discusses a multimodal approach for treating this condition.
Clinical Case, July 2008
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CME/CE
The Expanding Role of Antipsychotic Augmentation in Major Depression
Recent data suggest that atypical antipsychotics are effective augmentation agents for patients with unresponsive depression, with greater efficacy for reduction of symptoms.
Clinical Review, July 2008
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CME/CE
Managing ADHD in an Adult With Psychiatric Comorbidity
This 41-year old man had symptoms of ADHD since first grade, but was never diagnosed. Could earlier diagnosis and treatment have improved his complicated path through adulthood?
Clinical Case, July 2008
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CME/CE
Antipsychotics: Pharmacologic Approaches to Improve Adherence in Patients With Serious Mental Illness
Up to 75% of patients stop their antipsychotics within 2 years of initiation. Why do patients stop their meds? How can new formulations optimize adherence? The answers will surprise you.
Clinical Case, July 2008
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CME/CE
Management of Bipolar Disorder in Adults
What forms of therapy can treat and prevent manic and depressive episodes? As understanding of bipolar disorder changes, so do expectations for treatment.
Commentary, July 2008
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CME
Early Intervention: New Data in the Recognition and Management of Bipolar Disorder
An interactive patient simulation that provides clinically applicable data on early recognition, treatment strategies, and management of bipolar disorder.
Clinical Case, July 2008
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Will America Enact National Health Insurance in 2009?
Quentin Young, MD, National Coordinator, Physicians for a National Health Program and Chairman, Health and Medicine Policy Research Group, Chicago, Illinois, predicts universal coverage in 2009.
Editorial, July 2008
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CME
Are SNRIs More Effective than SSRIs? A Review of the Current State of the Controversy
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors may be modestly more effective than selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in the management of depression. The current review examines research comparing these 2 medication classes in detail.
Journal Article, July 2008
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CME/CE
Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
This review discusses strategies to improve early recognition and treatment of bipolar disorder in pediatric and adolescent patients.
Clinical Review, July 2008
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The Role of Alpha 2 Agonists in the Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment Paradigm
Up to 35% of patients with ADHD do not benefit from or cannot tolerate stimulant agents. Can alpha agonists help to fill the gap?
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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CME
A Case of Transient Epileptic Amnesia With Radiological Localization
Transient epileptic amnesia differs from other forms of amnesia and requires a particular treatment approach. Its distinctive clinical features are reviewed in this case.
Journal Article, July 2008
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Weighing Risk and Benefit for Treatment of Depression in Pregnancy and Post Partum
Drug transmission through the placenta or breast milk makes treating depression tricky in pregnant or postpartum women, Dr. Charles Nemeroff reports in this videoblog. Nontreatment is risky too.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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CME/CE
From AGS 2008: Ethics and Quality of Life in the Elderly: Recent Advances
A report on framing informed consent decisions in individuals with early dementia and the impact of depressive symptoms on quality of life.
Conference Coverage, July 2008
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Physicians for Sale: How Medical Professional Organizations Exploit Their Members
To improve the state of US healthcare, physicians need to rethink what their profession is and identify what they need to do to regain their professional integrity.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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Building Physician Connectivity for e-Prescribing
Kevin Hutchinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Prematics, Inc., in Vienna, Virginia, tells us how to move e-prescribing forward.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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CME/CE
Atrophic Vaginitis: An Undertreated Epidemic, Part II
This case-based activity is focused on a patient who is significantly affected by AV but fearful about use of any type of hormone therapy.
Commentary, July 2008
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CME/CE
Atrophic Vaginitis: An Undertreated Epidemic, Part I
An aging population and concerns about use of hormone therapy have resulted in an increasing number of menopausal women who are experiencing problems associated with atrophic vaginitis.
Commentary, July 2008
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Improved Foster Care Reduces Risk for Psychiatric Illness
Better services in foster care directly relate to lower incidence of psychiatric conditions later in life, Dr. Charles Nemeroff reports in his latest videoblog.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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CME
Advances in Bipolar Disorder Detection and Management
Zubin Bhagwagar MD, PhD, MRCPsych, reviews research highlights on advances in bipolar disorder detection and management from the American Psychiatric Association 161st Annual Meeting.
Conference Coverage, July 2008
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CME
New Findings in Childhood Bipolar Disorder
Zubin Bhagwagar, MD, PhD, MRCPsych, reviews research highlights on new findings in childhood bipolar disorder from the American Psychiatric Association 161st Annual Meeting.
Conference Coverage, July 2008
