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Guanfacine Extended Release for Pediatric Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?
A study published in the January 2008 edition of Pediatrics looks at the alpha2-adrenoceptor agonist as a treatment for ADHD.
Expert Viewpoint, May 13, 2008
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Depressed Mood During the Menopausal Transition and Early Postmenopause: Observations From the Seattle Midlife Women's Health Study
During the menopausal transition (MT) what are the patterns of depressed mood in relation to age and MT-related factors? How influential are factors related to depressed mood earlier in the life span?
Journal Article, May 13, 2008
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Antidepressants and Risk of Prostate Cancer: A Nested Case-Control Study
This study examined the association between antidepressant drug use and risk of prostate cancer.
Journal Article, May 13, 2008
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Managing Expectations and Individualizing Treatment for Adults With ADHD: An Expert Interview With Richard H. Weisler, MD
Engaging adults with ADHD in treatment presents specific challenges. How do patient and provider characteristics influence treatment choices? Which comorbid conditions affect adherence?
Expert Viewpoint, May 9, 2008
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Icyou: How Social Media Is the New Resource for Online Health Information
Prerna Mona Khanna, MD, MPH, Medical Editor, Icyou.com, Charleston, South Carolina, describes another promising use of the health Internet.
Expert Viewpoint, May 9, 2008
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CME
Tics and Tourette Syndrome: A Clinical Review
Tourette syndrome is more common than previously thought? Can you recognize it?
Article, May 9, 2008
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Patients' Cultural and Spiritual Beliefs Influence Their Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management -- From APA 2008: May 7, 2008
APA Annual Meeting 2008: Culture clash: The impact of cultural and religious beliefs on patient care and management.
Conference Coverage, May 8, 2008
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The Neuropsychiatry of Conversion Disorder
Conversion disorder has renewed interest in the medical community. Recent advances in neuroscience offer novel insight into its biological mechanisms. What is being learned about its pathophysiology?
Journal Article, May 8, 2008
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Congress Passes Genetic Privacy Bill
In this videoblog, Dr. Eric Topol updates us on some of the details and discusses what this might mean for the future if it is signed into law.
Expert Viewpoint, May 8, 2008
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Highlights of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) 2008 Annual Meeting
Tremendous logistical challenges face psychiatrists when treating the geriatric community for psychiatric disabilities. Read about what issues were discussed at this year's AAGP meeting.
Conference Coverage, May 7, 2008
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Repercussions of Abuse, Neglect, and Trauma on the Neurobiology of the Brain and Their Implications for Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment -- From APA 2008: May 6, 2008
APA Annual Meeting 2008: Consequences of abuse, neglect, and trauma on the development of mental health disorders and the implications for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Conference Coverage, May 7, 2008
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Abuse of Medications Employed for the Treatment of ADHD: Results From a Large-Scale Community Survey
This article evaluates prescription and illicit stimulant abuse in the treatment of ADHD. The results suggest that long-acting stimulants may have lower abuse potential than short-acting agents.
Article, May 7, 2008
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Medscape Special Session Coverage on the 2008 American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting: May 5, 2008
Genes, Drugs, and the Brain: Past, Present and Future Diagnosis and Treatment of Disease
Conference Coverage, May 6, 2008
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Psychological Stress and Cardiovascular Disease
Stress effects, like other settings of cardiac risk, are potentially modifiable, if not by cardiologists themselves, then by their colleagues who help patients change their behaviors and cognitions.
Journal Article, May 6, 2008
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Newly Published Guidelines for Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
Pediatric patients meet the same symptomatic diagnostic criteria as adults in bipolar disorder and suffer similar significant impairment.
Expert Viewpoint, May 6, 2008
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How Does TMS Work in Treating Refractory Depression?
What is the pharmacologic mechanism of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)?
Expert Viewpoint, May 5, 2008
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CME
Substance Use, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Violence
The co-occurrence of substance use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder continues to be elucidated. The diagnostic criteria, prevalence of the comorbid conditions, and contribution of violence to the comorbidity are explored.
Journal Article, May 5, 2008
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Perceived Insufficient Rest or Sleep--Four States, 2006
Chronic sleep loss is an under-recognized public health problem that has a cumulative effect on physical and mental health. What is the mean sleep duration among U.S. adults?
Journal Article, May 5, 2008
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Childhood Experiences of Violence in Perpetrators as a Risk Factor of Intimate Partner Violence: A Systematic Review
Among perpetrators, is exposure to violence during childhood associated with the occurrence of intimate partner violence?
Journal Article, May 5, 2008
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How to Treat Skin Infections, Including MRSA, in 2008
Erik Schraga, MD, with Stanford-Kaiser Santa Clara Emergency Medicine in California, explains the correct way to treat skin abscesses in 2008.
Editorial, May 5, 2008
