Psychosocial Effects of Deep Brain Stimulation? Or the Perils of Getting Better?
Neurology Summary and Comment
Two articles present new findings on psychiatric, social, and cognitive impairments associated with deep brain stimulation for Parkinson disease.
By Alice Flaherty, MD, PhD
October 3, 2006
Covering:
Schüpbach M et al., Neurology 2006 Jun 27; 66:1811-6
Smeding HM et al., Neurology 2006 Jun 27; 66:1830-6
Saint-Cyr JA and Albanese A., Neurology 2006 Jun 27; 66:1799-800
Can Exercise Help with Hot Flashes?
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Physical activity reduced vasomotor symptoms among perimenopausal women with a history of depression.
By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
September 28, 2006
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Thurston RC et al., Menopause 2006 Jul/Aug; 13:553-60
New Roles for Old Neurotransmitters in Depression
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
Research that combines neuroimaging and genotyping provides novel insights into the mood effects of serotonin and norepinephrine.
By Peter Roy-Byrne, MD
September 25, 2006
Covering:
Neumeister A et al., Neuropsychopharmacology 2006 Aug; 31:1750-6
Parsey RV et al., Neuropsychopharmacology 2006 Aug; 31:1745-9
Is Treating Panic Disorder a Class Act?
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
If you have panic disorder, poverty doesn’t help.
By Joel Yager, MD
September 25, 2006
Covering:
Roy-Byrne P et al., Am J Psychiatry 2006 Aug; 163:1419-25
A Mixed Report Card on Adolescent Health
The CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System tracks the health of the nation’s adolescents.
By Alain Joffe, MD, MPH, FAAP
September 20, 2006
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Eaton DK et al., MMWR Surveill Summ 2006 Jun 9; 55:1-108
How Risky Are SSRIs During Pregnancy?
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In this population-based study, risks increased for infant respiratory distress and low birth weight.
By Steven Dubovsky, MD
September 18, 2006
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Oberlander TF et al., Arch Gen Psychiatry 2006 Aug; 63:898-906
Depressive Symptoms and Smoking During Pregnancy
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Despite a cessation program, pregnant women with depressive symptoms found it difficult to quit.
By Deborah Cowley, MD
September 18, 2006
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Blalock JA et al., Am J Addict 2006 Jul/Aug; 15:268-77
Preprocedural Anxiety May Predict Sedation Success in Children
Emergency Medicine Summary and Comment
Reduce anxiety before giving sedation.
By Kristi L. Koenig, MD, FACEP
September 15, 2006
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Schreiber KM et al., Am J Emerg Med 2006 Jul; 24:397-401
Debriefing After Trauma: The Final Word?
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
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It really doesn’t work — and might even harm. . . .
By Peter Roy-Byrne, MD
September 11, 2006
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Sijbrandij M et al., Br J Psychiatry 2006 Aug; 189:150-5
Anxious About Where Serotonin Works?
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
Serotonin receptors in the frontal cortex are responsible for the modulating of anxiety.
By Jonathan Silver, MD
September 11, 2006
Covering:
Weisstaub NV et al., Science 2006 Jul 28; 313:536-40
Can Quantitative EEG Measures Predict Antidepressant Response?
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
Prefrontal cordance during placebo wash-ins may predict ultimate antidepressant response.
By Joel Yager, MD
September 11, 2006
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Hunter AM et al., Am J Psychiatry 2006 Aug; 163:1426-32
ADHD and Bipolar Disorder in Teens: Cognitive Effects
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
ADHD worsened cognitive performance more than bipolar disorder did.
By Barbara Geller, MD
September 11, 2006
Covering:
Rucklidge JJ., Biol Psychiatry 2006 Jul 12
Menopause May Worsen Antidepressant Treatment Response
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Results from a naturalistic study in Spain
By Deborah Cowley, MD
September 1, 2006
Covering:
Pinto-Meza A et al., J Affect Disord 2006 Jul; 93:53-60
Three Types of Treatment for Depression: A Comparison
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
Behaviorally based psychotherapy can help patients, especially those with severe depression.
By Michael W. Otto, PhD
September 1, 2006
Covering:
Dimidjian S et al., J Consult Clin Psychol 2006 Aug; 74:658-70
Can Psychological Interventions Improve Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetes?
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Cognitive behavioral therapy techniques are modestly effective in children and adolescents with diabetes.
By Keith I. Marton, MD
August 29, 2006
Covering:
Winkley K et al., BMJ 2006 Jul 8; 333:65-8
Comparing Suicide Risk with Antidepressants in Children and Adults
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
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Among hospitalized Medicaid recipients, the risk may be greater in children and adolescents.
By Barbara Geller, MD
August 28, 2006
Covering:
Olfson M et al., Arch Gen Psychiatry 2006 Aug; 63:865-72
Another Connection Between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Risk for Cardiovascular Disease?
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
PTSD is associated with a hypercoagulable state.
By Joel Yager, MD
August 28, 2006
Covering:
von Känel R et al., Psychosom Med 2006 Jul/Aug; 68:598-604
Can Seafood Consumption Help Reduce Childhood Depression?
Significantly more depressed children who received omega-3 fatty acids achieved remission than those who received placebo.
By Martin T. Stein, MD
August 16, 2006
Covering:
Nemets H et al., Am J Psychiatry 2006 Jun; 163:1098-100
Parker G et al., Am J Psychiatry 2006 Jun; 163:969-78
Choosing Between Treatments for Bipolar Depression
Psychiatry Summary and Comment
The olanzapine/fluoxetine combination had somewhat greater benefits but worse adverse effects than lamotrigine.
By Peter Roy-Byrne, MD
August 14, 2006
Covering:
Brown EB et al., J Clin Psychiatry 2006 Jul; 67:1025-33
More Results from a Large Antidepressant Trial
General Medicine Summary and Comment
A switch to antidepressant monotherapy, after two previously suboptimal responses to drug therapies, resulted in a low remission rate.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
August 10, 2006
Covering:
Fava M et al., Am J Psychiatry 2006 Jul; 163:1161-72
Family Grief Therapy Is Helpful Only for Some
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Specific family characteristics may indicate whether grief therapy would be of benefit.
By Joel Yager, MD
August 7, 2006
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Kissane DW et al., Am J Psychiatry 2006 Jul; 163:1208-18
Five-Year Outcomes of Children with Functional Abdominal Pain
Children with the highest levels of depression, anxiety, and negative life events failed to improve over 5 years.
By Alain Joffe, MD, MPH
August 2, 2006
Covering:
Mulvaney S et al., J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2006 Jun; 45:737-44
American Academy of Neurology Practice Parameters: Parkinson Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
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These parameters reveal many areas of missing evidence regarding PD diagnostic tools and treatments.
By Joseph H. Friedman, MD
August 1, 2006
Covering:
Suchowersky O et al., Neurology 2006 Apr 11; 66:968-75
Suchowersky O et al., Neurology 2006 Apr 11; 66:976-82
Pahwa R et al., Neurology 2006 Apr 11; 66:983-95
Miyasaki JM et al., Neurology 2006 Apr 11; 66:996-1002
Long-Term Effects of Parental Depression on Offspring
Women's Health Summary and Comment
The children of depressed parents are at high risk to develop major depressive disorder by early adulthood.
By Claudio N. Soares, MD, PhD
July 27, 2006
Covering:
Weissman MM et al., Am J Psychiatry 2006 Jun; 163:1001-8
Wamboldt MZ and Reiss D., Am J Psychiatry 2006 Jun; 163:951-3
Drug Alert: FDA Warns about Interaction between Antidepressants and Migraine Drugs
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