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.

Incidence of Extrapyramidal Symptoms Higher With Certain Antidepressants

Suicide Rates On the Rise in Nearly Every State, Says New CDC Report

Why Medicine Leads the Professions in Suicide, and What We Can Do About It

Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Tx Improve Mental Health Outcomes?

Abortion Not Tied to Significantly Higher Antidepressant Use

Various PTSD Treatments Evaluated in Updated Review

Antidepressant Use for Insomnia: Is It Effective?

FDA Fast-Tracks Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Treating Apathy in Alzheimer's Disease Patients: A Meta-Analysis

Antipsychotic Use and Gestational Diabetes: Is There a Link?

Positive Results Announced for Esketamine in Treatment-Resistant Depression

Trintellix Labeling Updated With Data on Improved Processing Speed in MDD

Antidepressant Medications and Headache: Is There a Link?

Acadia Addresses Concerns Over Nuplazid Safety in Parkinson's Disease Patients

Anticholinergic Drug Use and Dementia: What's the Link?

FDA: Lamotrigine Linked to Potentially Life-Threatening Adverse Reaction

ACOG: Revised Committee Opinion on Postpartum Care Released

NDA Submitted for Postpartum Depression Treatment Brexanolone

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

Esketamine Evaluated in MDD Patients at Imminent Risk for Suicide