Topic Overviews

• CME Highlights in Neuropsychopharmacology
  Physicians - maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™
  • Impaired Neuroplasticity in Schizophrenia and the Neuro-regenerative Effects of Atypical Antipsychotics
    Henry A. Nasrallah, MD
  • Recent Advances in Pharmacologic Treating of Schizophrenic Patients: An Expert Interview With John M. Kane, MD
    John M. Kane, MD
  • New Developments and Research in Treatment Adherence in Schizophrenia: An Expert Interview With Peter J. Weiden, MD
    Peter J. Weiden, MD

Expert Interview

• An Update on the Investigational Antipsychotic Iloperidone: An Expert Interview With Andrew J. Cutler, MDEmerging antipsychotics vary in their receptor targets and side effect profiles. How do these investigational agents fit the growing interest in pharmacogenomics? A researcher discusses early trial results.
• New Research on the Use of Effectiveness Studies in Treating Bipolar Patients: An Expert Interview With Terrence Ketter, MDWhat's the buzz on effectiveness studies and the importance of 'mixity' episodes in treating bipolar patients over the long term. Read this intriguing perspective on the latest research.

Conference News

• Psychotherapy to Stabilize Daily Routines Is Beneficial in Bipolar DisorderInterpersonal and social rhythm therapy to stabilize sleep, wake, and meal times improved outcomes in bipolar patients in 2 studies.
  Medscape Medical News, December 27, 2007
• Faster-Acting Antidepressants Might Be Feasible in FutureResearch targeting glutamate receptors in the brain might some day lead to a new generation of fast-acting antidepressants.
  Medscape Medical News, December 20, 2007