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Day Hospital Vs Outpatient Care for People With SchizophreniaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Are day hospitals as effective as outpatient care for patients with schizophrenia? Schizophrenia Bulletin (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - November 12, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Outcomes of Self-Help Efforts in Anxiety DisordersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Anxiety disorders are very prevalent in our society. How effective are patients when they try to help themselves? Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - November 10, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Pharmacist Source Type: info

US Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress (PMHC) 2009Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - November 5, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Deep Brain Stimulation Reduces Tic Severity in Intractable Tourette SyndromeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Results from a new study show that Tourette patients undergoing DBS had reductions in tic severity and improvement in neuropsychiatric symptoms without a negative effect on cognitive function. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - October 30, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Casual Cannabis, Alcohol Use Reduces Treatment Efficacy in Adolescents With Major DepressionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Casual substance use in adolescents with major depression is common and can negatively influence treatment. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - October 30, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Vision Loss From Combat Blast Injuries Severely Affects Quality of LifeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new study finds that veterans with traumatic head injuries suffer more dysfunction and poorer quality of life than those with diabetic retinopathy and other vision disorders. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - October 29, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Schizophrenia Plus Diabetes Linked With Higher CAD Yet Lower Revascularization RatesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Individuals with schizophrenia and diabetes--as opposed to diabetes only--have a greater risk of CAD but a smaller likelihood of receiving CABG or PCI, a large cohort study suggests. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - October 29, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Cardiology Source Type: info

Depression in Older Cancer Patients Responds Better to Collaborative ProgramEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A collaborative program headed by a depression care manager, which included a structured psychotherapy program, was better than usual care in older cancer patients with depression. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - October 29, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

The Efficacy of an Internet-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Intervention for Child Anxiety DisordersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
To test cognitive-behavioral therapies for anxiety among the internet-generation, researchers turned to – what else? – the internet. Journal of Pediatric Psychology (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - October 23, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: info

Quality of Life in Caregivers of Patients with Schizophrenia: A Literature ReviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The role of caregiver to schizophrenic patients often falls to the patient's relatives and often creates an array of needs that go unfulfilled. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - October 22, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Osteopenia in Alcoholics: Effect of Alcohol AbstinenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Excess alcohol consumption weakens bone mass and often leads to osteopenia. What effect would a 6-month period of alcohol abstinence have on bone mass? Alcohol and Alcoholism (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - October 16, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Grief and Bereavement in People With Intellectual DisabilitiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
How are people with intellectual disabilities affected by grief and bereavement? Current Opinion in Psychiatry (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - October 14, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

PDAs and Smartphones: Clinical Tools for PhysiciansEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
How physicians can get clinical information via smartphones and PDAs; how to choose the right device; where to find programs that help you during practice and with patients. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - October 9, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

Retrovirus Linked to Chronic Fatigue SyndromeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
XMRV seen in two-thirds of CFS patients, and 10 million in the US may carry the virus. WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - October 9, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: info

NFL Study Finds More Dementia Among Retired Football PlayersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Investigators report that the rate of cognitive impairment among surveyed football players is high. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - October 9, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Mental Illness and ViolenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
How strong is the link between mental illness and violence? Current Opinion in Psychiatry (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - September 29, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Assessment and Management of Dangerous and Severe Personality DisordersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A review of recent international literature on the management of individuals with severe personality disorders. Current Opinion in Psychiatry (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - September 24, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

The Impact of Acculturative Stress and Daily Hassles on Pre-adolescent Psychological Adjustment: Examining Anxiety SymptomsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What is the relationship between acculturative stress and anxiety symptoms in young Hispanic populations? The Journal of Primary Prevention (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - September 16, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Public Health & Prevention Source Type: info

Effect of Concomitant Pharmacotherapy on Electroconvulsive Therapy Outcomes: Short-Term Efficacy And Adverse Effects. Ranked "Changes Clinical Practice" from F1000Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This RCT tested whether concomitant nortriptyline or venlafaxine enhances the efficacy of ECT. Faculty of 1000 Medicine (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - September 14, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

Depression Affects Survival in Cancer PatientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Depression appears to predict mortality but not disease progression in cancer patients, according to a new meta-analysis. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - September 14, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

Ghost Authorship on the Wane, But Guest Authorship Still CommonEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The practice of having ghost writers pen papers but not appear as authors is down, but the practice of having a prominent name in the list of authors without that person contributing has held steady. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - September 11, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Cardiology Source Type: info

Model Minority at Risk: Expressed Needs of Mental Health by Asian American Young AdultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What are the mental health status, barriers to care, and potential solutions among 1.5 and 2nd generation Asian American young adults? Journal of Community Health (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - September 11, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Public Health & Prevention Source Type: info

Somatization and Stress in Military SpousesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The stress experienced by the spouse left behind when a service member is deployed to a combat zone can manifest in many ways. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - September 11, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

Unresolved Depression Doubles Risk for Mortality in Post-MI PatientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The latest findings from the SADHART study show that new onset depression is just as deadly as recurrent depression in patients who have suffered a myocardial infarction. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - September 10, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Pharmacogenetics of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Associated Adverse Drug ReactionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
How do adverse drug reactions of SSRIs and genetic variations correlate? Pharmacotherapy (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - September 9, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Pharmacist Source Type: info

Are Psychiatrist Characteristics Associated With Postdischarge Suicide of Schizophrenia Patients?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What are the risk factors for suicide in schizophrenic patients in the 3-month postdischarge period? Schizophrenia Bulletin (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - September 4, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Stress and Disorders of the Stress SystemEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Physical or emotional effects that potentially threaten homeostasis activate various compensatory mechanisms coordinated by the stress system. Nature Reviews Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - August 31, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: info

Cognition, Menopause, and HTEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
How does hormone initiation premenopause vs postmenopause influence cognitive performance? The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - August 7, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Association Between Paternal Schizophrenia and Low Birthweight: A Nationwide Population-Based StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Results of a new study indicate that children born to fathers with schizophrenia were more likely to be of low birthweight. Schizophrenia Bulletin (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - August 6, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Does Depression Affect Menopausal Symptoms?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Could menopausal symptoms be more common and/or more severe among women with depressive symptoms? The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - August 6, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Stress and Disorders of the Stress SystemEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article provides an overview of the conceptual evolution and current understanding of homeostasis and stress, the main effectors and targets of the stress response, and the effects of stress on the organism. Nature Reviews Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - July 21, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: info

Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Quality of Life for Older Adults With Serious Mental Illness: Recent Findings and Future Research DirectionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Recent research on psychosocial functioning and rehabilitation for elderly people living with serious mental illness. Current Opinion in Psychiatry (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - July 17, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

"But I Am Not Moving": Residents' Perspectives on Transitions Within a Continuing Care Retirement CommunityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
For residents in a CCRC a move often signifies their final passage. Can we make it easier for them? The Gerontologist (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - July 17, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

Can Fish Oil Improve Psychological Distress In Middle-Aged Women? A Best Evidence ReviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
EPA-DHA supplements appear to have many benefits. Is improving depression one of them? Medscape Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - June 29, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Alzheimer's Researchers Among GQ's "Rock Stars of Science"Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new pictorial spread in GQ magazine teams music rock stars with the "rock stars of science." Among them are AD researchers Ron Peterson, Stephen DeKosky, Sam Gandy, and Jeffrey Cummings. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - May 21, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Bringing Sky-High Malpractice Premiums Down to EarthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Physicians emphasize the urgency for medical malpractice reform and explore alternatives beyond the current tort system. Medscape Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - May 21, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Best EMRs for Small PracticesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
How physicians in a 1- to 3-doctor office can choose the right EMR for their practice, and overcome a small practice's unique EMR challenges. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - May 21, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

Maternal Eating Disorders and Infant Feeding and GrowthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Do babies of mothers with eating disorders have feeding difficulties? Medscape Pediatrics (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - May 21, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: info

APA 2009: Video Games May Improve Concentration in Children With ADHDEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A small study shows playing video games increases beta waves and improves behavior in children with ADHD, but critics say the value of these games is open to question. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - May 21, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

APA 2009: Nicotine Patches Reduce Agitation in Smokers With SchizophreniaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nicotine replacement therapy -- specifically 21-mg/day transdermal patches -- can decrease agitation and aggressive behavior in hospitalized patients with schizophrenia, according to a randomized controlled trial. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - May 19, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Managing Disruptive Behaviors in ChildrenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Can disruptive behaviors in children really be eliminated? Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - April 23, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

Benzodiazepines Linked to Post-ICU DepressionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Intensive care unit patients with adult respiratory-distress syndrome and other forms of acute lung injury may need sedation to endure the stress of mechanical ventilation, but the benzodiazepine doses often used in this situation may be setting patients up for clinical depression after discharge. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - April 22, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

The Symptoms of Suicide SurvivorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
More help must be offered to suicide survivors in the acute phase of bereavement. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - April 22, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

Recognizing Psychiatric and Cognitive Complications in Parkinson's DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Nonmotor complications contribute to greater disability and worse outcomes in patients with PD, yet they often are overlooked. What screening tools can be used to assess these devastating conditions? Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - April 17, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info

Improving the Diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults With Mood DisordersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Adults who present with symptoms of depression or bipolar disorder may have underlying ADHD. How can you tease out the differences? Why does it matter? Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - April 16, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Supportive Housing Without Conditions Reduces Drinking, Health Costs in Homeless Persons with Severe AlcoholismEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Eliminating requirements for homeless individuals with severe alcohol problems to quit drinking before they are eligible for supportive housing is associated with reduced alcohol use, decreased utilization of healthcare and social and legal services, and results in significant cost savings, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - April 1, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Current Evidence in the Treatment of Generalized Anxiety DisorderEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Which medical disorders are commonly seen in patients with GAD? What new treatment approaches show promise? Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - March 31, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Improving Outcomes of Pharmacotherapy in Minority Patients With PsychosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Strong clinical communication skills can help address the disparities in diagnosis and treatment faced by minority patients with psychosis. Watch the videos in this article to learn more. Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - March 31, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

A Teenager With Confusion and an Empty Bottle of PillsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 19-year-old man with confusion and agitation is brought to the ED after ingesting a bottle of pills. An ECG is performed; shortly thereafter, the patient has a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. What is the cause of his abnormal ECG? eMedicine Case Presentations (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - March 30, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Cardiology Source Type: info

Newer Antiepileptic Drugs Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in Epileptic PatientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Switching from phenytoin or carbamazepine to 1 of the newer drugs can reduce some cardiovascular risk by 26%. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines)
Source: Medscape Psychiatry Headlines - March 19, 2009 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: info