Baseline Antipsychotic Dose Predicts Conversion to Psychosis Baseline Antipsychotic Dose Predicts Conversion to Psychosis
Initiation of a high- vs low- baseline dose of an antipsychotic is tied to an elevated risk for psychosis conversion in high-risk patients, data from a new meta-analysis confirmed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - May 3, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Clinical Summary Source Type: news
Serious Mental Illness Tied to Multiple Physical Illnesses Serious Mental Illness Tied to Multiple Physical Illnesses
Serious mental illness, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, is tied to a twofold increased risk for comorbid physical illnesses, new research showed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - May 3, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Does Racism Toward Black Americans Boost Alzheimer's Risk? Does Racism Toward Black Americans Boost Alzheimer's Risk?
For Black Americans, racial discrimination in midlife is associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer ' s disease later in life, new findings show.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - May 3, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Does Racism in Black Americans Boost Alzheimer's Risk? Does Racism in Black Americans Boost Alzheimer's Risk?
For Black Americans, racial discrimination in midlife is associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer ' s disease later in life, new findings show.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - May 3, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
The DEA Plans to Reschedule Marijuana: What Happens Next? The DEA Plans to Reschedule Marijuana: What Happens Next?
The DEA ' s plan to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I controlled substance to Schedule III was expected. But what does it mean for clinicians and patients?Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - May 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Whites Not the Predominant Victims of'Deaths of Despair'Whites Not the Predominant Victims of'Deaths of Despair '
New research challenges the narrative that so-called ' deaths of despair ' predominantly affect White individuals.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - May 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
New Genetic Variant May Guard Against Alzheimer's New Genetic Variant May Guard Against Alzheimer's
Researchers have discovered a genetic variant that reduces the risk for Alzheimer ' s disease by up to 70%.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - May 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Headache, Migraine, and Antiepileptic Drugs During Pregnancy Headache, Migraine, and Antiepileptic Drugs During Pregnancy
Christoph Diener provides recent updates on headache in children, migraine drugs, and antiepileptic drugs during pregnancyMedscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - April 30, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news
Global Data on Physician Suicide Scarce Global Data on Physician Suicide Scarce
There is a lack of global data on physician suicide and few resources available to help tackle the problem.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - April 30, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Dramatic Increase in College Student Suicide Rates Dramatic Increase in College Student Suicide Rates
Since 2002, there has been a dramatic increase in suicide rates among US college athletes, making it the second-most common cause of death in this population.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - April 30, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Clinical Summary Source Type: news
Nocturnal Hot Flashes and Alzheimer's Risk Nocturnal Hot Flashes and Alzheimer's Risk
Dr Andrew Kaunitz comments on a study that offers hope for reducing subsequent risk for Alzheimer ' s disease in women who experience hot flashes at night.Medscape Ob/Gyn (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - April 29, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Commentary Source Type: news
Does'Brain Training' Really Improve Cognition? Does'Brain Training' Really Improve Cognition?
Some companies claimed that engaging in " brain games " can improve cognition or stave off cognitive decline. What ' s the evidence and do crosswords and Sudoku count?Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - April 29, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Huntington Disease: 5 Things to Know Huntington Disease: 5 Things to Know
These five things to know about diagnosis, quality of life, and management in Huntington disease are crucial for effective care of patients with this devastating neurodegenerative condition.Medscape Neurology (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - April 26, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Commentary Source Type: news
Europe and the Puberty Blocker Debate Europe and the Puberty Blocker Debate
England is undergoing a seismic shift in its approach to managing gender dysphoria in children. The move is part of a wider reconsideration of the evidence.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - April 25, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
Severity of TRD Predicts Ketamine vs ECT Response Severity of TRD Predicts Ketamine vs ECT Response
The severity of TRD appeared to predict response to IV ketamine vs ECT. However, experts said more research is needed before drawing any definitive conclusions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - April 24, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
