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Nature and Nurture in Suicide Attempts
- March 12, 2012
- Joel Yager, MD
- Psychiatry
In adoptees, the risk for suicidality was increased with the combination of suicidality in the biological parent and psychiatric hospitalization in the adoptive mother.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Wilcox HC et al., Am J Psychiatry 2012 Feb 7;:
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Antiepileptics May Not Elevate Suicide Risk in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Free
- January 23, 2012
- Joel Yager, MD
- Psychiatry
A 30-year observational study showed no rise in risk for suicidal behaviors when antiepileptic medications were used.- Reviewing:
- Leon AC et al., Am J Psychiatry 2011 Dec 15;:
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More Bad News About Varenicline
- December 7, 2011
- Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
- Cardiology
Compared with other smoking-cessation treatments, the risk for suicidal behavior or depression was markedly increased with varenicline.- Reviewing:
- Moore TJ et al., PLoS ONE 2011 Nov 2; 6:e27016.
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Suicidality and Antiepileptic Drugs
- September 3, 2010
- Jonathan Silver, MD
- Psychiatry
They're not all the same (even if the FDA says they are).- Reviewing:
- Andersohn F et al., Neurology 2010 Jul 27; 75:335. Mula M and Sander JW., Neurology 2010 Jul 27; 75:300.
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Antidepressants Decrease Suicide Risk in the Long Term Free
- June 20, 2011
- Peter Roy-Byrne, MD
- Psychiatry
Twenty-seven years of follow-up data from a typical patient population show that antidepressants reduce risk for suicide attempts and deaths.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Leon AC et al., J Clin Psychiatry 2011 May; 72:580.
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Only Certain Newer Antiepileptic Drugs Associated with Increased Risk for Suicidal Behavior Free
- July 27, 2010
- Physician's First Watch
Current use of newer antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) that pose high risk for depression is associated with increased risk for suicidal behavior, according to an industry... -
Tramadol Label Updated to Include Risks for Suicide and Overdose Free
- May 26, 2010
- Physician's First Watch
Physicians should not prescribe the opioid tramadol (Ultram and Ultracet) to patients who are suicidal or prone to addiction, according to a warning added to... -
Preliminary Study Describes Link Between Individual Anticonvulsants and Suicidal Behavior Free
- April 14, 2010
- Physician's First Watch
The anticonvulsants gabapentin, lamotrigine, oxcarbazepine, and tiagabine carry greater risks for suicidal behavior compared with another anticonvulsant, topiramate, according to a preliminary report in JAMA... -
A New Dimension of Panic Anxiety
- February 22, 2010
- Steven Dubovsky, MD
- Psychiatry
Studies in rats and people identify the role played by excessive activity of orexin.- Reviewing:
- Johnson PL et al., Nat Med 2010 Jan; 16:111.
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Suicide — New Data on Causes and Cures Free
- January 4, 2010
- Steven Dubovsky, MD
- Psychiatry
Careful assessment of suicidal thoughts and acts, awareness of traits associated with suicide, and vigorous treatment with medication and psychotherapy are essential for suicidal patients. -
Varenicline Use and Risk for Self-Harm and Suicide
- October 27, 2009
- Paul S. Mueller, MD, MPH, FACP
- General Medicine
Patients who received varenicline, bupropion, or nicotine replacement all had similar risks.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Gunnell D et al., BMJ 2009 Oct 1; 339:b3805.
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The Importance of Assessing for Suicidality in Children Free
- March 23, 2009
- Barbara Geller, MD
- Psychiatry
Clinicians who rely on spontaneous reports from patients or families might miss events.- Reviewing:
- Brent DA et al., Am J Psychiatry 2009 Feb 17;:
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Anxiety Disorders and Suicide Attempts
- August 11, 2008
- Deborah Cowley, MD
- Psychiatry
A longitudinal study uncovers a connection, even after controlling for some psychiatric comorbidities.- Reviewing:
- Bolton JM et al., Depress Anxiety 2008 Jun 1; 25:477.
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Which Young People Are Most at Risk for Suicidality?
- December 21, 2005
- Barbara Geller, MD
- Psychiatry
In a study of adolescents who attempted suicide, rates of later completed suicide were 14 times higher in females and 22 times higher in males . . .- Reviewing:
- Olfson M et al., Arch Gen Psychiatry 2005 Oct; 62:1122-8.
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Reviews of Note
- December 7, 2005
- Psychiatry
In this occasional column, Journal Watch Psychiatry editors provide brief comments about review articles as another way to assist readers who wish to keep abreast . . . -
Predicting Lethality of Suicide Attempts
- February 9, 2005
- Michael W. Otto, PhD
- Psychiatry
Researchers have distinguished suicidal intent from suicidal behavior. To learn how the two factors interact, these authors examined the severity of self-injury in 180 suicide . . .- Reviewing:
- Brown GK et al., J Consult Clin Psychol 2004 Dec; 72:1170-4.
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Nature, Nurture, and Suicidal Behavior in Adolescents
- October 22, 2004
- Bruce Soloway, MD
- General Medicine
Can obstetric, neonatal, and maternal risk factors influence suicidal behavior in adolescents? To clarify existing evidence, researchers gathered data from six Swedish population and health . . .- Reviewing:
- Mittendorfer-Rutz E et al., Lancet 2004 Sep 25; 364:1135-40. Oquendo MA and Baca-Garcia E., Lancet 2004 Sep 25; 364:1102-4.
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SSRIs Not Associated with Increased Risk for Suicidal Behavior
- September 15, 2004
- John A. Marx, MD, FACEP
- Emergency Medicine
Considerable controversy exists regarding the safety of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants, particularly in patients younger than 18. These authors conducted a case-control study . . .- Reviewing:
- Jick H et al., JAMA 2004 Jul 21; 292:338-43. Wessely S and Kerwin R., JAMA 2004 Jul 21; 292:379-81.
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Comorbid Personality Disorder and the Risk for Suicidal Behavior in Psychosis
- July 24, 2003
- Joel Yager, MD
- Psychiatry
Although many clinicians defer diagnosing personality disorder (PD) in patients with psychosis, it's reasonable to assume that the enduring personality traits and impairments in these . . .- Reviewing:
- Moran P et al., Acta Psychiatr Scand 2003 Jun; 107:441-8.
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High Prevalence of Suicidality in Adolescents
- January 28, 2013
- Barbara Geller, MD
- Psychiatry
New onset of suicidal ideation, plans, and attempts in teenagers was common, even among those already in treatment.- Reviewing:
- Nock MK et al., JAMA Psychiatry 2013 Jan 9;:
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