Sildenafil and Sexual Dysfunction in Women Who Take Antidepressants
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Some benefits, especially in ability to achieve orgasm, were reported.
Sildenafil Effective for SSRI-Induced Female Orgasmic Dysfunction
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But other common sexual adverse effects remain problematic.
By Peter Roy-Byrne, MD
July 22, 2008
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Nurnberg HG et al., JAMA 2008 Jul 23/30; 300:395
Depression and Dysthymia During Pregnancy
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Dysthymia has greater adverse effects on the fetus, although major depression is associated with greater symptoms of maternal distress.
By Deborah Cowley, MD
July 21, 2008
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Field T et al., Depress Anxiety 2008 Jun; 25:e11
Diabetes and Depression Are Linked Bidirectionally
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Complex bidirectional associations exist, but their clinical implications are unclear.
Emerging Perspectives: Psychotropic Drugs During Pregnancy — New Data on Neonatal Outcomes
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Both the illness and the medication can create problems for the exposed neonate.
By Peter Roy-Byrne, MD
July 14, 2008
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Ramos E et al., Br J Psychiatry 2008 May; 192:344
Oberlander TF et al., Br J Psychiatry 2008 May; 192:338
Newham JJ et al., Br J Psychiatry 2008 May; 192:333
Do Your Patients Borrow, Lend, or Trade Medications?
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Neither a borrower nor a lender be — but about one third of people in this community survey do not heed this advice.
By Joel Yager, MD
July 14, 2008
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Goldsworthy RC et al., Am J Public Health 2008 Jun; 98:1115
Management of Depression in Cancer Patients
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Nurses provided effective, and cost-effective, depression care.
I’ve Got Rhythm, Who Could Ask for Anything More (to Avoid Relapse)?
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Social rhythm plays a part in onset of affective episodes in bipolar patients.
By Jonathan Silver, MD
June 30, 2008
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Shen GHC et al., Bipolar Disord 2008 Jun; 10:520
Depression and Diabetes: Each Increases Risk for the Other
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Results from a large prospective study
Do Transference Interpretations Help? Do They Stick?
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Patients with initially poor object relations showed sustained improvement 3 years after psychotherapy with transference interpretations.
By Joel Yager, MD
June 23, 2008
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Høglend P et al., Am J Psychiatry 2008 Jun; 165:763
