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Distinguishing FTD From Behavioral Variant AD
Banner Alzheimer's Institute

October 10, 2023

A 79-year-old man presented to the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute for evaluation of cognitive complaints with significant behavioral changes.
Claire Adams, Kyle Hendrie, Michelle James, et al
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Banner Alzheimer's Institute

October 21, 2021

When older patients present with cognitive decline, it is important to rule out any organic, mood-related, or substance-induced etiology, such as alcohol use disorder. Explore this CME activity to...
Ganesh Gopalakrishna, Nisha Patel
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Banner Alzheimer's Institute

October 22, 2020

What is the difference between errors and discrepancies in radiological interpretations? How often do errors occur, and how can they be avoided? Explore these questions in this CME activity...
Ganesh Gopalakrishna, Kyle Angus Hendrie
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Banner Alzheimer's Institute

October 24, 2019

How do you proceed when a patient younger than 65 presents with cognitive complaints? Early-onset Alzheimer's disease may not appear in the typical presentation that you expect from AD....
Po-Heng Tsai, Gurmehr Kaur, Ganesh Gopalakrishna
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Banner Alzheimer's Institute

June 28, 2018

When evaluating an older patient for possible dementia, do you order neuroimaging? Work through this interactive CME case about an 87-year-old woman who presented with her family to Banner...
David A. Weidman, Anna D. Burke, Jennifer M. Eschbacher, et al
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Banner Alzheimer's Institute

April 27, 2017

The symptoms of dementia and depression frequently overlap. What are the best steps to take to differentiate between dementia and depression? Follow along with this case report to learn...
Anna D. Burke, William J. Burke, Garrett H. Riggs, et al

Recent JCP Articles on Banner Alzheimer's Institute

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Case Report

August 26, 2024

A man with AUD achieves sobriety on treatment with an SSRI and naltrexone, but then stops taking the SSRI to participate in a psilocybin “ceremony.” What factors contributed to...
Mark A. Frye, Balwinder Singh, Scott A. Breitinger, et al
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Commentary

August 26, 2024

Dr Freeman discusses a recent study by Pacilio et al that characterized real world practices around ketamine treatment and pregnancy testing, consent processes, and contraception use. She emphasizes the...
Marlene P. Freeman
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Olanzapine and Mirtazapine for Cancer-Related Anorexia
Clinical and Practical Psychopharmacology

August 21, 2024

Dr Andrade discusses two RCTs that investigated the utility of olanzapine and mirtazapine in addressing appetite loss in cancer patients.
Chittaranjan Andrade

Recent PCC Articles on Banner Alzheimer's Institute

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Panic Attacks Masquerading as Intractable Vomiting
Case Report

August 22, 2024

The authors present a perplexing and atypical manifestation of panic attacks presenting as intractable vomiting in a young patient.
Ajzal A. Zain, Tanvi Mittal, Nishanth Jalaja Haridas
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Smartphone Applications: Therapy at Your Fingertips
Letter to the Editor

August 20, 2024

The authors discuss the advancements in smartphone applications for psychiatry, as well as some of the risks.
Vania Modesto-Lowe, Sofia Adams, Amanda Rossi
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Zeroing in on Xylazine
Letter to the Editor

August 15, 2024

The authors discuss the need to raise awareness among US public and health care professionals about xylazine due to its infiltration into the illicit drug supply.
Jasleen Kaur, Megan Nosol, Vania Modesto-Lowe

Featured Banner Alzheimer's Institute Research

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Economic Impact of Cognitive Impairment and Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia
Review Article

August 21, 2024

Patients with schizophrenia and cognitive impairment had a 100% increase in relapse-related hospitalizations and ER visits versus patients with no (or only mild) cognitive impairment.
Christoph U. Correll, Pin Xiang, Kaushik Sarikonda, et al
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Functional Unblinding in Pivotal Studies and the Future of Psychedelic Medicine
Commentary

August 21, 2024

Dr Rosenbaum comments on the challenge of evaluating trials of treatments whose effects are unmistakable, and how this dilemma may be addressed.
Jerrold F. Rosenbaum
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Adjunctive Treatment Targeting Multiple Mechanisms in Schizophrenia
Narrative Review

August 19, 2024

While the pathophysiology of schizophrenia is complex, treatments with novel pharmacological actions that target these systems are of interest as adjunctive treatment for schizophrenia.
Bruce J. Kinon, Stefan Leucht, Carol Tamminga, et al
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Banner Alzheimer's Institute

August 18, 2016

Ms A is a 70-year-old woman with cognitive impairment, including speech changes. She is also experiencing functional impairment and has difficulty completing complex daily tasks. Does Ms A have...
David A. Weidman, Anna D. Burke, Garret H. Riggs, et al
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Banner Alzheimer's Institute

February 25, 2016

Follow along as Mr A, an 82-year-old man with cognitive impairment, is evaluated and treated. His symptoms include getting lost while driving, forgetting conversations and events, and having disturbed...
Anna D. Burke, Garret H. Riggs, David A. Weidman, et al
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Banner Alzheimer's Institute

February 27, 2014

Have any patients come to you with vision problems that their eye doctors can't solve? Read this CME case report to learn how these symptoms may be indicative of...
Saurav Das, Adam S. Fleisher, Roy Yaari, et al
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Banner Alzheimer's Institute

October 31, 2013

Mr A was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1996, and more than 20 years later, began to experience severe personality and behavioral changes, including depression and hypersexuality. Read this...
Anna D. Burke, Roy Yaari, Pierre N. Tariot, et al
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Banner Alzheimer's Institute

August 29, 2013

In this Primary Care Companion case, diagnose and manage Ms A, an 84-year-old woman whose cognitive changes began about 1 year ago. She is increasingly repetitive, no longer able...
Roy Yaari, Anna D. Burke, Helle Brand, et al
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Banner Alzheimer's Institute

June 27, 2013

Which forms of rapidly progressive dementia are treatable and reversible? Use this Primary Care Companion case vignette to explore the workup, diagnosis, and care for a rapidly progressive dementia.
Roy Yaari, Susy Favaro, Anna D. Burke, et al

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