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FDA Expands Approval of Esketamine for Depression

— Nasal spray now approved as monotherapy for treatment-resistant depression

esketamine (Spravato) over a dendrite receiving emitted neurotransmitters from a presynaptic neuron.

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Opinion
Painting Through the Pandemic: A Lifeline in Linseed Oil

Looking back, 5 years after COVID began

1 Hr Ago
Are Singulair's Psychiatric Risks in Kids Overblown?

Population-based study found no higher risk than with another asthma and allergy medication class

4 Hrs Ago
DOJ Accuses Walgreens of Filling Millions of Illegitimate Prescriptions

The company said it is asking the court to clarify the responsibilities of pharmacies

4 Hrs Ago
GLP-1 Agents' Risks and Benefits Broader Than Previously Thought

VA researchers found lower risks for 42 diverse outcomes and increased risks for 19 others

Jan 20, 2025
DOJ Accuses Walgreens of Filling Millions of Illegitimate Prescriptions

The company said it is asking the court to clarify the responsibilities of pharmacies

GLP-1 Agents' Risks and Benefits Broader Than Previously Thought

VA researchers found lower risks for 42 diverse outcomes and increased risks for 19 others

Psychiatry Case Studies

Unexplained Catatonia: What's Behind Woman's Sudden Symptoms?

Recent history of insomnia could be a clue

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Avoiding Clozapine-Related Risks in Refractory Schizophrenia

Key is to recognize and safely diagnose one possible deadly complication

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This Man's Increased Psychiatric Issues Masked an Undiagnosed Disease

The long delay to diagnosis and treatment caused frightening symptoms

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DEA Proposes a Special Registry for Telehealth Providers of Controlled Substances

Agency also issues final rule for 6-month buprenorphine prescriptions issued over the phone

Jan 16, 2025
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Do Stressed Out Surgeons Have Better or Worse Patient Outcomes?

Study's unexpected findings have parallels to observations in elite athletes

Jan 16, 2025
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HHS Inspector General Raises Concerns Over FDA's Accelerated Approvals

Three drug approvals in a sample of 24 deviated from others

Jan 16, 2025
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Poor Mental Health Rising; Eating Disorder Uncertainties; Dementia Life Expectancy

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

Jan 15, 2025
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Opinion
Should Alcohol Be a Part of Medical School Events?

The surgeon general's proposal for cancer warnings on alcoholic drinks offers a moment to reflect

Jan 15, 2025
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Opinion
How Should I Prioritize Self-Care During Training?

A Q&A with a residency program director

Jan 14, 2025
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Opinion
The Smoldering Symphony of Los Angeles: The Burn and Afterburn

Let's tap into our occupational and environmental medicine resources

Jan 14, 2025
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Dementia Cases to Double in the U.S.

1 million adults projected to develop dementia each year by 2060

Jan 13, 2025
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Stimulant Users Are Caught in Fatal 'Fourth Wave' of Opioid Epidemic

Cocaine and methamphetamines with fentanyl are a driving force

Jan 12, 2025
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation After Tai Chi Improves Sleep in Older Adults

Randomized trial in China finds cognitive benefit, too

Jan 10, 2025
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Study Questions Genetic Test for Opioid Addiction Risk

Clinical utility of the FDA-approved test isn't clear, researchers say

Jan 09, 2025
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Tool Predicts Age at Cognitive Impairment, Dementia Onset

Florey Dementia Index leverages age and test scores

Jan 09, 2025
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6% of Seniors Depressed; ADHD and Hormones; Novel Antipsychotic Eases Schizophrenia

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

Jan 08, 2025
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Coffee Drinking Tied to Better Survival, but Timing Matters

Lower risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality observed only among morning drinkers

Jan 07, 2025
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