Viewpoints

OCD: Neurobiology and the Latest in Treatment Dr Derick Vergne describes the labyrinthine neural circuitry thought to play a role in obsessive-compulsive disorder, and reviews treatment approaches to the condition.
Experts And Viewpoints, May 17, 2017
Agitated Patients? They May Be Taking Their Cue From You Dr Derick Vergne and colleagues explain how things said and unsaid can disrupt your patient relationships. In identifying the problem, you can put it to use in promoting recovery.
Experts And Viewpoints, August 24, 2016
Apathy, Explained Dr Derick Vergne discusses the pathophysiology and treatment of apathetic states.
Experts And Viewpoints, March 16, 2016
The Science and Treatment of Alcoholism The case of an intoxicated man in the ED illustrates the evolving understanding and science of alcoholism.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 30, 2015
Menstrual Psychosis: A Forgotten Disorder? This cause of recurrent psychosis in women is reclaiming our attention.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 21, 2015
Maximizing Antipsychotics' Effectiveness Through Moderation Antipsychotics can bring about several undesirable side effects. Dr Derick Vergne explains how a restrained treatment approach can avoid some of these pitfalls in patients with schizophrenia.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 06, 2015
Understanding Inattention: Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis Derick Vergne explores the phenomenon of inattention -- its relationship with neural circuitry and other psychiatric conditions, and the associated diagnostic and treatment challenges.
Experts And Viewpoints, December 11, 2014
How the Brain Responds to Trauma Derick Vergne explores how genetic and environmental influences collude in the development of long-term anxiety.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 24, 2014
What Is Addiction? Derick Vergne comments on an article that asks, 'What is the defining property of addiction?'
Experts And Viewpoints, July 22, 2014
Can Regret Help Identify Mood Disorders? Dr. Derick Vergne argues that the experience of regret could be a useful clinical marker of mood disorders.
Experts And Viewpoints, May 20, 2014
Modafinil for Alcohol Dependence Alcohol dependence is explored from the perspective of behavioral impulsivity, which could be pharmacologically treatable.
Experts And Viewpoints, March 25, 2014
Dopamine in Psychosis: Are We on the Right Path? Evidence suggests that dopamine dysfunction may be the source of aberrant salience and psychotic symptoms.
Experts And Viewpoints, February 21, 2014
Understanding Disorders of Attention Dopamine appears to play an important role in a still another neuropsychiatric disorder.
Experts And Viewpoints, February 11, 2014
Substance Use Disclosure in Schizophrenia The key is to establish a relationship of trust before you ask.
Experts And Viewpoints, January 03, 2014
Can Patients Find a Psychiatrist in Their Health Plan? Indeed, is it possible to find a psychiatrist who takes insurance at all, or who is accepting new patients if insurance is taken?
Experts And Viewpoints, December 27, 2013
Oral Antipsychotics vs Long-Acting Injectables A new meta-analysis attempts to determine superiority between oral antipsychotics and long-acting injectable agents for the treatment of schizophrenia.
Experts And Viewpoints, December 17, 2013
Using Aripiprazole in Major Depressive Disorder The doses of aripiprazole required by patients in clinical practice are assessed in this study.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 06, 2013
Medical Marijuana -- A Primer A helpful review tells clinicians all they need to know about the use of medical marijuana.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 30, 2013
Treating the Cognitive Symptoms of Schizophrenia Adjunctive medications for the treatment of schizophrenia are an active area of commercial development.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 24, 2013
Prescribe Antidepressants to Patients With Bipolar Disorder? An international task force puts forth guidelines on when clinicians should consider the use of antidepressants in patients with bipolar disorder.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 17, 2013

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