Therapies

How Effective Are Atypical Antipsychotics for Chronic Pain?

Olanzapine and quetiapine have gained attention as adjuncts in pain management regimens.

Effect of Group CBT on Preventing Weight Regain in Type 2 Diabetes

Over the long term, overweight and obese patients with type 2 diabetes often regain weight lost during weight loss programs.

ECT Associated Headaches Decreased With Preemptive Analgesia, Acetaminophen

ECT significantly reduced headache incidence and severity.

Clinical Hypnosis May Be Effective for Cancer Pain, IBS, Headaches

Results of brain imaging studies demonstrate that "hypnosis influences all of the cortical areas and neurophysiological processes that underlie pain and emotions."

The ADA Issues Guidelines for Psychosocial Care in Diabetes

The ADA released detailed guidelines for psychosocial assessments and care based on factors including age, type of diabetes, and family support system.

Issues With Clinical Trials That Impede New Pain Drug Development

The major issues of drug development are that pre-clinical animal efficacy studies do not accurately predict human efficacy, and clinical trials often inaccurately fail to show drug efficacy.

Predicting Placebo Response May Now be Possible

Connectivity in the right midfrontal gyrus may help predict placebo response. This finding has widespread implications in drug development.

Crystal Structure of Cannabinoid Receptor 1 Determined: Implications for Managing Pain

The crystal structure may provide inspiration for designing drugs that refine efficacy and avoid adverse events.

AASM: Medical Marijuana Should Not Be Used to Treat Sleep Apnea

Esketamine Evaluated in MDD Patients at Imminent Risk for Suicide

Ridesharing Industry Needs to Do More to Promote Safety

FDA to Review Opioid System Modulator for Major Depressive Disorder

Psychosis Could Be a Potential Side Effect of Steroid Treatment in Kids

New Drug-Free, Over-the-Counter Sleep-Aids Available

Antidepressant Tx May Also Improve Asthma Symptoms in Comorbid Patients

DSM-5-Defined Major Depressive Disorder Highly Prevalent Among U.S. Adults

Predictors of Relapse Identified in Youth With Major Depressive Disorder

Antipsychotic Prescribing for MDD Patients: Recent Trends Examined

SSRIs vs SNRIs: Efficacy Compared for Pediatric Anxiety Disorders

Does Oseltamivir Use Increase the Risk of Suicide in Pediatric Patients?

Lemborexant, Zolpidem ER Go Head-to-Head in Sleep Disorder Study

Latuda Indication Expanded to Treat Pediatric Bipolar Depression

FDA Accepts Solriamfetol NDA for Narcolepsy-, OSA-Related Sleepiness

Progestin-Only Contraceptives and Depression: Is There a Link?

Off-Label Baclofen Use for Alcohol Use Disorders: Is it Effective?

Can Diet Adherence Help Cut Depression Risk in Adults?

Adzenys ER Oral Suspension Launched for ADHD

New Test May Help Diagnose Autism Earlier in Children