Psychiatry Ask The Experts

• What Is the Best Approach for Managing Aggression in Older Adults? How should I manage aggression and agitation in elderly long-term care residents, especially those with dementia?
  Medscape Nurses, February 18, 2010
• Which Antidepressant Is Right for a Given Patient? How does a clinician decide which antidepressant to prescribe?
  Medscape Pharmacists, December 28, 2009
• Which Antidepressants Treat Comorbid Anxiety and Depression? Certain antidepressants may be useful for patients with coexisting depression and anxiety.
  Medscape Pharmacists, October 27, 2009
• Psychogenic Pain or Peripheral Neuropathy? Expert David Simpson, MD, discusses diagnosing and treating painful peripheral neuropathy.
  Medscape Neurology, September 23, 2009
• Michael Jackson and Chronic Pain Michael Jackson suffered from chronic pain and an untimely death at age 50.
  Medscape Neurology, July 29, 2009
• What Drug Interactions Are Common in Treatment-Resistant Depression? Polypharmacy and numerous other factors should be considered in these patients.
  Medscape Pharmacists, June 03, 2009
• Can Mirtazapine Treat OCD Symptoms Associated With Asperger's Syndrome Dr. Bethany DiPaula addresses whether Mirtazapine can be effectively used to Asperger's Syndrome patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
  Medscape Psychiatry, April 28, 2009
• Triple Rule-out CTA in the Emergency Department Is triple rule-out CTA the best diagnostic modality for distinguishing the cause of chest pain in the emergency department?
  Medscape Emergency Medicine, April 02, 2009
• Is Gardasil Recommended for Young Women Already Exposed to HPV? Many clinicians are uncertain as to whether they should recommend Gardasil vaccination to young women who have already tested positive for human papillomavirus or who have had an abnormal Pap test.
  Medscape Pharmacists, April 01, 2009
• Pros and Cons of Using Bundles to Prevent Infection in the ICU Bundles seem to be everywhere. Read our expert's tips on implementing bundles in the ICU.
  Medscape Nurses, March 11, 2009
• How Does Mirtazapine Induce Weight Gain? This antidepressant is associated with weight gain in patients who take it, but what is the mechanism of action, and can the weight gain be avoided?
  Medscape Pharmacists, March 06, 2009
• Am I Ready for Residency? These guidelines can help ease the transition from medical school to medical practice.
  Medscape Med Students, February 19, 2009
• What Antibiotic Covers MSSA Infection? Is piperacillin/tazobactam adequate, or should you add a penicillinase-resistant penicillin?
  Medscape Pharmacists, February 12, 2009
• Withholding Opioids From Patients Opioid therapy is an accepted treatment; prescribing opioids appropriately will not result in disciplinary sanctions.
  Medscape Neurology, February 02, 2009
• Are Board Scores Important When Applying for Residency? Many programs use these scores to screen applicants, but there are other important factors as well.
  Medscape Med Students, February 02, 2009
• Laws to Protect Physicians Who Refuse to Treat Pain With emphasis on customer satisfaction in healthcare, providers may worry about not issuing or honoring a controlled substance prescription when they question the patient's need for the drugs.
  Medscape Neurology, January 29, 2009
• Do I Need Anxiety Medication? "Exams make me so nervous that I perform poorly. Would medication help?"
  Medscape Med Students, January 28, 2009
• When Is Skin Testing for Penicillin Allergy Indicated? Many patients report penicillin allergies, but who is really allergic, and who needs skin testing?
  Medscape Pharmacists, January 22, 2009
• How Should I Schedule My Clinical Rotations? Some general principles can help you maximize your clinical experience.
  Medscape Med Students, January 07, 2009
• Antipsychotics and Akathisia Dr. Nathan E. Lavid discusses the likelihood that certain antipsychotic medication induces akathisia.
  Medscape Psychiatry, December 29, 2008