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April 25, 2019

How would you use a symptom-focused approach to provide a more nuanced method for the assessment, monitoring, and treatment of PTSD? Read on to answer this question and gain...
Lorig K. Kachadourian, Ilan Harpaz-Rotem, Jack Tsai, et al
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April 11, 2019

Is there an association between microbial deviation and the exacerbation of mental health symptoms in pediatric patients with orthostatic intolerance? This article investigates that possibility.
Wakako Ishii, Shihoko Komine-Aizawa, Chika Takano, et al
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April 4, 2019

Daily partner violence often occurs irregularly, making violence unpredictable. But the degree of unpredictability is a strong predictor of patient outcomes. Here, read about a 10-item scale designed to...
David A. Katerndahl, Sandra K. Burge, Robert L. Ferrer, et al
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March 26, 2019

Which treatments are strongly associated with opioid abstinence over time among patients with prescription opioid dependence: Opioid agonists? Outpatient counseling? Mutual-help group attendance?
Roger D. Weiss, Margaret L. Griffin, David E. Marcovitz, et al
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March 21, 2019

Assertive community treatment (ACT) teams are an underutilized medical student teaching tool. This article describes the history, evolution, and structure of an ACT program and includes student reviews.
J. Daniel Kanofsky, Mary E. Woesner, Dmitri Bronovitski, et al
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March 14, 2019

A new dementia screening tool—notably one that is intended to remain free and available to all clinicians—was developed by the memory disorders group at the University of Alabama at...
Marissa C. Natelson Love, Giovanna Pilonieta, David S. Geldmacher
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March 12, 2019

What are some risk factors for (and protective factors against) sexually transmitted infections among adolescents and young adults with bipolar disorder?
Mu-Hong Chen, Han-Ting Wei, Ya-Mei Bai, et al
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March 7, 2019

Are ideation subtypes of active suicidal ideation and ambivalence about living associated with risk of future suicide attempt within 6 months? Read on to find out the results of...
Bruce Naherniak, Joanna Bhaskaran, Jitender Sareen, et al
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February 28, 2019

Are foreign-born Mexican Americans and non-Hispanic whites at higher risk for substance use and psychiatric disorders compared to their US-born counterparts? Read this article to find out more about...
Bradley T. Kerridge, S. Patricia Chou, Roger P. Pickering
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February 21, 2019

Psychotropic medications provide therapeutic benefits but also carry iatrogenic risks. Medication monitoring helps minimize this risk. This CME journal article offers clinicians a review of guidelines and presents monitoring...
Matthew A. Schreiber, Stephanie C. Armstrong, Jesse D. Markman
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February 14, 2019

Would a single same-day behavioral health appointment following a primary care appointment result in improvements in patients' perceptions of mental health treatment? Read this article to find out more.
Jennifer M. Wray, Sandra Coulon, Nina Wong, et al
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January 31, 2019

Anxiety complaints are common among older adults, especially those with chronic illnesses. This narrative review describes the characteristics of common anxiety disorders among older people and provides treatment guidelines.
Raymond Pary, Simrat Kaur Sarai, Anthony Micchelli, et al
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January 29, 2019

When you treat youth with anxiety disorders, are your decisions evidence-based? This meta-analysis examined efficacy and tolerability of agents studied for pediatric anxiety in double-blind, placebo-controlled trials. Read the...
Eric T. Dobson, Michael H. Bloch, Jeffrey R. Strawn
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January 24, 2019

Psychiatric disorder has been found to co-occur in sex offenders in civilian populations, but what is the incidence in military service members charged with this type of offense? This...
Karl V. Umbrasas
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January 17, 2019

Why do some veterans not utilize VA services? This article examines sociodemographic and military characteristics of US veterans who do and do not utilize VA services as their primary...
Brienna N. Meffert, Danielle M. Morabito, Danielle A. Sawicki, et al
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January 8, 2019

Extrapyramidal side effects have been identified as frequent side effects of antipsychotics in RCTs with highly selected subjects, but how common are they in nonselected samples? This national multicenter...
David Misdrahi, Arnaud Tessier, Antoine Daubigney, et al
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January 3, 2019

Do resident physicians tend to have negative attitudes toward patients with mental illness and substance use disorders?  This study explores residents' attitudes and offers solutions to improve them. Read...
Jonathan D. Avery, Katherine E. Taylor, Kristopher A. Kast, et al
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December 27, 2018

Various formulations of methylphenidate and amphetamine are approved for the treatment of ADHD. The drug delivery mechanisms of these compounds create unique parameters that differ considerably among the formulations....
Mohan Gautam, Deepak Prabhakar
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December 27, 2018

Most people with primary headache disorders, such as migraine, are undiagnosed. Read this PCC Supplement for updated classifications and assessments for patients with headache disorders and to identify and...
Richard B. Lipton, Stephen Silberstein
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December 20, 2018

Brain zaps are a poorly understood symptom of antidepressant discontinuation, which require further study for both better prevention and treatment. This article describes the characteristics of brain zaps and...
Alexander Papp, Julie A. Onton
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December 6, 2018

Metabolic syndrome is highly prevalent in patients with bipolar disorder. The authors of this study characterize the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among Dutch patients with bipolar disorder, identify factors...
Marasha de Jong, Jolanda Belleflamme, Chelsea Dale, et al
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November 29, 2018

Have you ever considered hypercalcemia as a possible cause of your patient's psychiatric symptoms? The objective of this article is to help clinicians make an accurate diagnosis by considering...
Ermal Bojdani, Tina Zhang, Syona Shetty, et al
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November 22, 2018

Trichotillomania is characterized by recurrent episodes of hair pulling and affects a growing and diverse population. This review provides an analysis of current treatment modalities and highlights the need...
Mohammad Jafferany, Arsh Patel
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November 20, 2018

Lithium treatment, while effective for mood disorders, necessitates frequent drug level and renal monitoring in older patients to prevent serious adverse events. Read this article to see if older...
Soham Rej, Nathan Herrmann, Andrea Gruneir, et al

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