Higher Risk for Mental Disorders Seen in Patients With Psoriasis
Patients with psoriasis have an increased risk for mental disorders, with time to onset starting within two to three months after diagnosis.
General Psychiatry
Inhaled Loxapine Effective as Anti-Agitation Agent in Emergency Settings
Inhaled loxapine may be an effective, non-invasive alternative to the intramuscular sedatives typically used to treat agitation in the emergency department.
Emergency Pull Cords Present Danger for Patients With Suicidal Intent
The Joint Commission reported that 75% of inpatient suicides are by hanging, which increases the potential danger posed by emergency pull cords.
Outreach Significantly Reduces Wait Times for New Patients
In a case study, a 115-person wait list dropped by almost 50% after a practice implemented a tele-triage protocol.
Senior Obama Advisor Discusses ACA in Conversation With APA President
The American Psychiatric Association’s president, Altha Stewart, MD, sat with Valerie Jarrett, JD, for a fireside chat focused on the Affordable Care Act.
Leveraging Neuroimaging for the Diagnosis of Psychiatric and Neurodegenerative Diseases
A number of psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases are associated with abnormal imaging findings, which can help psychiatrists reach a diagnosis.
Valbenazine and Tetrabenazine Show Promise in Treating Tardive Dyskinesia
Valbenazine and tetrabenazine may represent promising options for the treatment of tardive dyskinesia in patients on long-term antipsychotic medications.
Determining the Appropriate Use of Trackable Pills and Other Nanodrugs
Although trackable and other nanotechnologies represent medical breakthroughs for treatment of many diseases, they could have unintended implications and thus their use must be carefully considered in the individual case.
New AAN Guideline: Treating Tourette Syndrome and Other Chronic Tic Disorders
An expert subcommittee of the AAN has released an updated evidence-based clinical practice guideline on treating Tourette syndrome and other chronic tic disorders.
Poll: Americans Among Most Stressed People in the World
Americans are more likely to be stressed and worried than people living in poorer parts of the world, and Americans’ concerns are increasing.
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