Brandon May, Author at Psychiatry Advisor

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Sleep-Wake Disorders

Sleep Disturbance in Pediatric Patients With Headache-Related Disorder

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Brandon May

November 14, 2017

There are more sleep disturbances in children with NDPH than in children with tension-type headache.

New tool may help diagnose and treat Parkinson's disease in early stages

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Impulse Control Disorders May Be Associated With Dopamine Agonist Treatment

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Brandon May

October 31, 2017

In more than 50% of Parkinson’s patients, impulse control disorders are present.

Using melatonin in children with neurodevelopmental problems

Sleep-Wake Disorders

Poor Sleep Quality Mediates Relationship Between Stress, Chronic Pain

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Brandon May

October 30, 2017

In pediatric patients, poor sleep quality partially mediates PTSS and chronic pain relationships.

Depressive Disorder

Neuroinflammation Associated With Anxiety, Depression in Multiple Sclerosis

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Brandon May

October 27, 2017

In patients with multiple sclerosis, neuroinflammation is linked to anxiety and depression.

Practice Management

ECT Research on Human Subjects Warrant Sound Methodology

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Brandon May

October 26, 2017

Although ECT is effective for patients with severe psychiatric disorders, various misconceptions still exist.

Neurocognitive Disorders

Cognitive Dysfunction a Sign of Prodromal Parkinson Disease

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Brandon May

October 17, 2017

Cognitive deficits are linked with a higher risk for the development of parkinsonism in dementia free patients.

Clozapine Better for Comorbid Schizophrenia, Cannabis Use Disorder

Anxiety

Buprenorphine, Methadone Combined With CNS Depressants May Lead to SAEs

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Brandon May

October 16, 2017

Clinicians must be aware of strategies in order to effectively handle patients receiving these drug regimens.

Alzheimer Disease and Dementia

Alzheimer Disease Risk Not Increased With Androgen Deprivation Therapy

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Brandon May

October 4, 2017

There is no significant risk of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia for men getting androgen deprivation therapy.

Depressive Disorder

Do Antidepressants Improve Chronic Pain in Pediatric Patients?

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Brandon May

September 29, 2017

There is no conclusive evidence that antidepressants reduce chronic non-cancer pain in pediatric patients.

Addiction

Battling the Opioid Epidemic: Do Abuse-Deterrent Formulations Work?

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Brandon May

September 28, 2017

Abuse-deterrent opioid formulations are not the most effective way to solve the opioid crisis.

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Sleep Disturbance in Pediatric Patients With Headache-Related Disorder

Neuroinflammation Associated With Anxiety, Depression in Multiple Sclerosis

ECT Research on Human Subjects Warrant Sound Methodology

Cognitive Dysfunction a Sign of Prodromal Parkinson Disease

Buprenorphine, Methadone Combined With CNS Depressants May Lead to SAEs

Alzheimer Disease Risk Not Increased With Androgen Deprivation Therapy

Do Antidepressants Improve Chronic Pain in Pediatric Patients?

Battling the Opioid Epidemic: Do Abuse-Deterrent Formulations Work?

FDA Allows Mobile App Marketing for Substance Abuse Treatment