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Systematic Review of the Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids in PTSD Symptoms and Symptom Clusters
February 14, 2024
This review of 14 studies did not find major benefits of cannabinoids in improving overall PTSD symptoms, although some benefits in cluster B and E symptoms were seen. Risks...
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Predictors and Risk Factors of Treatment-Resistant Depression
November 13, 2023
Early identification of individuals with major depressive disorder who are likely to develop treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is needed. This study reviewed the literature to identify and categorize the predictors...
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Psychiatric Observation Unit Impact on ED Boarding
November 7, 2023
Psychiatric observation units are mainly described within large urban general or academic hospital centers. Patients present predominantly with acute mental health crises or suicidality and are typically treated < 72...
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Cognition in Schizophrenia
October 12, 2023
This systematic review showed specific cognitive functioning in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, highlighting lower than average performance compared to healthy controls regarding executive cognitive functions such as information processing,...
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Control Conditions in Randomized Trials of Psychedelics: An ACTTION Systematic Review
May 10, 2023
Randomized trials of psychedelics underutilize blind assessment, active drug controls, and testing psychological support against minimal-support conditions—elements that would improve quality or provide important information.
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Substance Withdrawal and Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
February 21, 2023
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy should be suspected when patients develop atypical symptoms in the setting of substance withdrawal, including tachycardia, blood pressure changes, chest pain, dyspnea, and altered mental status.