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Improving Life as a Physician
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5 Foods to Maximize Brain Function
For patients looking to supercharge their memory, what foods are best?
Is it Time to Leave the Doctor’s Office?
Health outcomes are often determined by factors outside of the hospital and clinic. How can psychiatrists address mental health challenges before they become emergencies?
The Masks We Wear
One doctor travels around the world, building his mask collection.
A Skeptical Look at Aducanumab
The FDA approval of aducanumab has given hope to millions of patients with Alzheimer disease—but will it live up to the hype?
Are Psychiatrists who Assist in Suicide Betraying Their Professional Values?
Medical aid in dying is available for psychiatric patients in European countries and Canada. Will the United States be next?
A Welcome Addition to the Child and Adolescent ADHD Armamentarium
This new medication is a huge leap forward for treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
New Directions in Addressing Motivational Deficits in Schizophrenia and Depression
Being unable to experience pleasure and having difficulty imagining future enjoyment are different problems—and may require different treatments.
Talking to Patients About Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
What are the clinical benefits of TMS? How can you talk to your patients about this option?
Ushering in the Golden Era of Alzheimer Drug Development?
What effect will aducanumab have on Alzheimer disease treatment?
What I Learned at my 50th Medical School Reunion
The way were were back then, the way we are now, and maybe how we will be...
New Hope for PTSD Treatment?
The latest trial results for MDMA-assisted therapy are in—and they are eye-catching.
Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological Approaches to Delirium
What treatment options are available when dealing with delirium?
Day 29
"...now i forget what day it is and still feel i’m running out of time..."
You Can't Beat the Screens
Kids will find the screens. Health care providers should join them in order to supply the most helpful digital treatments.
What Are the Neuroscientific Secrets to Successful Psychotherapy?
Key neural mechanisms are responsible for emotion, memory consolidation, and lasting personal change.
Are We a Traumatized Nation?
What side of the rainbow are we on?
Waxing and Waning: Preventing Delirium
What factors should be considered to help prevent delirium?
Celebrating Veterans
Veterans deserve our attention.
Suffering a Common Fate
Memorial Day is a time to remember not only those who have lost their lives, but also those whose psychic wounds have not yet healed.
Complaint
"...Night is a room darkened for lovers..."
Role of Neurologists and Psychiatrists in Narcolepsy Management
In this custom video series, experts in sleep and neuroscience discuss the role of neurologists, psychiatrists, and sleep specialists in the treatment of narcolepsy and comorbid conditions.
Pitolisant and the Role of Histamine in Narcolepsy
In this custom video series, experts discuss the uniqueness of pitolisant as a treatment option within the setting of narcolepsy and the role histamine plays in wakefulness.
Pharmacological Treatment Options for Narcolepsy
In this custom video series, experts discuss the advantages and disadvantages of stimulating agents in the treatment of narcolepsy in addition to other notable pharmacological options.
Behavioral Interventions and Adaptations in Narcolepsy
In this custom video series, Debra Stultz, MD, leads a discussion on behavioral interventions for the treatment of narcolepsy and adaptation of patients in lieu of seeking treatment.
Psychiatric Comorbidities & Differential Diagnosis in Narcolepsy
In this custom video series, experts discuss medical and psychiatric illnesses that can be confused with narcolepsy as well as the presence and treatment of psychiatric comorbidities.
Testing and Criteria for Narcolepsy Diagnosis
In this custom video series, Debra Stultz, MD, and Stephen Stahl, MD, PhD, share insights into diagnosing narcolepsy, including signs to monitor for, testing, and the potential for false negatives.
Symptoms of Narcolepsy: Sleep Paralysis & Hallucinations
In this custom video series, experts within the fields of sleep and neuroscience discuss additional symptoms that can occur in patients with narcolepsy and REM cycle abnormalities.
Symptoms of Narcolepsy: Cataplexy
In this custom video series, Debra Stultz, MD, discusses cataplexy, a vague symptom precipitated by strong emotion that can be masked by certain medications.
Symptoms of Narcolepsy: Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
In this custom video series, experts within the fields of sleep and neuroscience discuss sleep as a vital sign and causes, in addition to narcolepsy, for excessive daytime sleepiness.