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A Practical Guide for Tailoring Treatment Choices in Interventional Psychiatry
May 4, 2022
When 2 or more antidepressant trials have failed in patients with MDD, what comes next? This article compares 3 next-step interventions—TMS, esketamine/ketamine, and ECT—with a focus on incorporating the...
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Cardiovascular Health in Severe Mental Illness: Potential Role for Metformin
March 9, 2022
Patients with severe mental illnesses often also have metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes. This article discusses a preventive approach to the problem: incorporating early pharmacologic intervention to...
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Neuroactive Steroids for Depression: Potential Implications for PMDD
June 8, 2021
Recent promising data indicate that neuroactive steroids could have a role in treating depression. This article discusses the mechanisms behind potential beneficial effects in premenstrual dysphoric disorder as well.
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Psychedelics and Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders, Part 1: Psychopharmacology and Neurobiological Effects
February 23, 2021
In addition to altering one’s perception of reality, psychedelics may be useful for treating certain psychiatric disorders. This brief review looks at the mechanisms behind their effects.
