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Guanfacine Extended-Release Improves ADHD Symptoms in Japanese Adults
April 14, 2020
Existing treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults, though effective, have limitations. This study examined the efficacy and safety of guanfacine extended-release in adults with ADHD.
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Heterogeneity in the Timing of Suicide Attempt Onset
April 7, 2020
Research suggests substantial age differences in suicide and suicide attempt rates. To better understand this heterogeneity, this study compared psychiatric, family history, and sociodemographic characteristics among 4 suicide attempter...
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Amphetamine Withdrawal After Lisdexamfetamine Cessation
March 26, 2020
Psychostimulant cessation can be associated with withdrawal symptoms. This study examined if dependence developed during lisdexamfetamine treatment for binge-eating disorder, as evidenced by presence of withdrawal symptoms after stopping...
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Disordered Aggression and Violence in the United States
March 17, 2020
Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) is associated with intimate partner assault, the use of weapons to threaten others, and arrests. This behavior can be reduced through pharmacologic and psychosocial interventions....
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Organic Psychosis Causing Secondary Schizophrenia
March 12, 2020
Patients with psychosis are too often diagnosed with primary schizophrenia when the psychotic symptoms may actually be the manifestation of neurologic, endocrine, or immunologic disease. Learn about alternate diagnoses...
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EOS as a Predictor of Response to Cognitive Training
March 3, 2020
Experiencing a first episode of schizophrenia during adolescence may influence response to cognitive training. This study compared response to cognitive training in patients with early-onset schizophrenia versus those with...
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Reducing Stigma Toward Psychiatry in Medical Students
February 27, 2020
Stigma in physicians' attitudes toward psychiatric patients has been reported as already present in medical school. This study examined implementation of an antistigma intervention curriculum to reduce medical students'...
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Daytime Sleepiness and Psychological Distress in Medical Students
February 20, 2020
Sleepiness from any cause can impact academic performance and mood. This study examined the prevalence of excessive daytime sleepiness among medical students to establish a relationship between self-perceived sleepiness...
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Early Improvements Predict Treatment Response in Alzheimer's
February 11, 2020
Can overall response to antipsychotics be predicted by early improvements in individual symptoms among Alzheimer's disease patients? The current report analyzes the CATIE-AD phase 1 dataset in an attempt...
