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NMDA Receptor Antagonists in Pediatric Autism
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NMDA Receptor Antagonists in Pediatric Autism

July 9, 2026

The authors review available data concerning the usage, efficacy, and side effects of memantine and amantadine, both NMDA receptor antagonists, in children with autism spectrum disorder.
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Thirty Years of the Diagnostic Criteria for Psychosomatic Research
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Thirty Years of the Diagnostic Criteria for Psychosomatic Research

March 25, 2026

Findings indicate that the DCPR are an essential integration to psychiatric taxonomy, particularly in the setting of medical disease, with prognostic and therapeutic implications.
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Rechallenge of Lamotrigine After Rash: A Systematic Review
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Rechallenge of Lamotrigine After Rash: A Systematic Review

December 31, 2025

Lamotrigine has been rechallenged safely in select cases, but it is critical to confirm that the initial rash did not have specific features of a severe rash in order...
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Psychiatric Adverse Effects of Hydroxychloroquine
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Psychiatric Adverse Effects of Hydroxychloroquine

May 29, 2025

Hydroxychloroquine use is associated with various neuropsychiatric adverse effects, cognitive impairments, and behavioral changes.
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Exercise and Fibromyalgia Pain
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Exercise and Fibromyalgia Pain

March 27, 2025

Adjunctive exercise therapies can be potentially beneficial in improving quality of life through reduction in pain catastrophizing.
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Inpatient Treatment of Suicidality
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Inpatient Treatment of Suicidality

January 8, 2025

Effective, rapid treatments that target suicidality in psychiatric inpatients are scarce in the existing literature and in clinical practice, underscoring the need for studies to identify and validate these...
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Systematic Review of the Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids in PTSD Symptoms and Symptom Clusters
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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
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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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Therapeutic Reference Range for Olanzapine
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Therapeutic Reference Range for Olanzapine

July 19, 2023

A therapeutic reference range of 20–40 ng/mL for oral and long-acting injectable olanzapine yields optimal treatment effects in schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Dose reduction is not needed above 40 ng/mL...
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Therapist-Guided Versus Self-Guided CBT
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Therapist-Guided Versus Self-Guided CBT

March 21, 2024

Results were positive for the use of internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy and encouraging for new methods of guided therapy and the inclusion of technology.
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Psychedelic Microdosing and Mental Health
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Psychedelic Microdosing and Mental Health

January 16, 2024

There is a growing body of evidence suggesting a positive correlation between psychedelic microdosing and improved mental well-being.
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Efficacy and Safety of Loxapine in Acute Agitation
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Efficacy and Safety of Loxapine in Acute Agitation

December 19, 2023

Loxapine was found to be more effective and faster regarding acute agitation control and was well-tolerated, with mildly or moderately severe adverse effects.
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Atypical Depression and OSA Screening
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Atypical Depression and OSA Screening

September 29, 2026

Young patients with atypical depression, marked weight gain, and snoring can go years without formal obstructive sleep apnea screening, contributing to underdiagnosis within psychiatric care.
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Rectal Insertion of Foreign Bodies
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Rectal Insertion of Foreign Bodies

September 29, 2026

Psychiatric consultation can address the shame associated with hospitalization for rectal insertion of foreign objects, provide harm-reduction counseling, facilitate outpatient referral, and manage countertransference reactions among staff.
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Cannabis Use and Time to Psychiatric Rehospitalization: A Survival Analysis
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Cannabis Use and Time to Psychiatric Rehospitalization: A Survival Analysis

September 28, 2026

In young adults with psychotic or bipolar disorders, cannabis use is a predictor of early psychiatric readmission. The first 3 months post-discharge are critical for follow-up and intervention.
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Efficacy and Safety of Memantine for Children and Adults with ADHD
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Efficacy and Safety of Memantine for Children and Adults with ADHD

December 25, 2024

Although most studies involved small patient groups, memantine showed potential benefits in managing ADHD symptoms and had a favorable safety profile.
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Breast Cancer and Depression
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Breast Cancer and Depression

September 26, 2024

This scoping review explores depression prevalence, correlates, impact, and interventions in breast cancer patients, with a focus on the Indian context.
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Diagnostic Assessment via Telehealth vs Face-to-Face
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Diagnostic Assessment via Telehealth vs Face-to-Face

September 16, 2024

Several small studies suggest that telehealth holds promise for psychiatric assessments, especially when in-person evaluations are not feasible.
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Ketogenic Diet Therapies in Pediatric Epilepsy
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Ketogenic Diet Therapies in Pediatric Epilepsy

June 25, 2024

In this systematic review, the authors evaluated the effects of a ketogenic diet on epilepsy in children and adolescents.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms in Dementia
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Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms in Dementia

June 18, 2024

The authors assess the literature on neurobiological mechanisms of obsessive-compulsive symptoms in dementia patients to shed light on the similarities and differences between these symptoms in dementia and in...
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Impact of Theta Burst Stimulation on MS
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Impact of Theta Burst Stimulation on MS

April 18, 2024

Theta burst stimulation interventions may hold promise in addressing specific multiple sclerosis symptoms, notably fatigue and spasticity.
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