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Identifying Tardive Dyskinesia: Risk Factors, Functional Impact, and Diagnostic Tools
Tardive dyskinesia must be detected early to minimize the risk of permanence. Do you know how often to screen patients and how to conduct an evaluation? Dr Stephen Saklad provides a refresher in this brief CME activity.
Hypertensive Urgency and Emergency in Alcohol Withdrawal: A Literature Review
Data are lacking on how best to manage hypertension in patients experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Dr Bojdani and colleagues offer strategies for addressing hypertension in patients detoxifying from alcohol.
Recurrence of Serotonin Toxicity and Influence of Cytochrome 2D6 Polymorphism
Should recurrence of toxicity after reintroduction of a serotoninergic drug prompt the investigation of a genetic polymorphism for hepatic metabolism? Read this case report to find out more.
Disparities and Variables Associated With Physical Restraint for Acute Agitation in a Nonpsychiatric Emergency Department
What variables impact the likelihood of psychiatric patients being physically restrained? This study examined risk factors for and alternatives to the use of restraints in these patients.
Brain Imaging in Adolescents and Young Adults With First-Episode Psychosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Does neuroimaging, particularly computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, have diagnostic value in young patients with first-episode psychosis? Read the results of this retrospective cohort study to learn more.
A Self-Compassion Group Intervention for Patients Living With Chronic Medical Illness: Treatment Development and Feasibility Study
Self-compassion-based interventions train people to be kind to themselves during life's difficulties. This article examines the feasibility of a 4-session intervention for midlife and older adults with chronic medical conditions.
Gestational Exposure to Benzodiazepines, 1: The Risk of Spontaneous Abortion Examined Through the Prism of Research Design
Do benzodiazepines pose a risk when taken during pregnancy? A recent case-control study indicated nearly doubled odds of spontaneous abortion. Dr Andrade takes a closer look at this study and the impact that methodology might have on the conclusions.
Yes, Nurse Practitioners Deliver Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can improve the quantity and quality of psychiatric care. Read this informative letter to the editor to find out more.
Antidepressant Drugs and the Risk of Hip Fracture in the Elderly: Is There More to It Than Confounding by Indication?
Dr Andrade considers the findings of observational studies indicating a higher risk of hip fracture in older people who take antidepressants—and whether confounding by indication can fully explain the results.
Capacity Assessment and Involuntary Commitment in Psychiatric and Medical Settings: Clinical, Legal, and Cultural Considerations
Have you ever wondered what criteria need to be satisfied before a patient can be involuntarily admitted to a psychiatric hospital? Read this article to explore the clinical, legal, and cultural considerations regarding this topic.
Sleep-Associated Adverse Events During Methylphenidate Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Meta-Analysis
Methylphenidate is related to sleep-related adverse events. This meta-analysis sought to quantify this impact of methylphenidate and determine the varieties of sleep problems associated with this drug.
Genetics Guideline Is Excellent, but the Pharmacogenetics Section Is Weak
In this letter to the editor, Dr de Leon comments on the recent article "What Should a Psychiatrist Know About Genetics?" by Nurnberger et al.
