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Relationships Between Alcohol-Related Memory Association and Changes in Mood: Systematic Differences Between High- and Low-Risk Drinker
This article examines how Alcohol-related memory associations (AMAs) predict drinking behavior after accounting for depression, and how changes in mood predict AMAs among drinkers.
Journal Article, October 3, 2008
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Alcohol-Attributable Deaths and Years of Potential Life Lost Among American Indians and Alaska Natives -- United States, 2001-2005
Are American Indians/Alaska Natives disproportionately affected by excessive alcohol intake? What is the annual number of alcohol-attributable deaths and years of potential life lost in these groups?
Journal Article, October 3, 2008
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Doing Better for Less: The Case for Organized Group Practices
Shannon Brownlee, MS, Visiting Scholar, National Institutes of Health, Washington, DC, explains how to both cut healthcare costs and improve quality.
Editorial, October 3, 2008
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CME/CE
The Astute Clinician: Filing High-Value Adverse Drug Event Reports
What information should you include in an ADE report? How is that information used?
Slide/Lecture Presentation, October 3, 2008
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Beyond Frequency: Who is Most Bothered by Vasomotor Symptoms?
Although most women experience vasomotor symptoms (VMS) during the menopausal transition, not all are bothered by them. What factors predict bother related to VMS above and beyond symptom frequency?
Journal Article, October 2, 2008
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Behavioral Dependence in Patients With Medication Overuse Headache: A Cross-Sectional Study in Consulting Patients Using the DSM-IV Criteria
The aim of this study was to assess behavioral dependence on migraine abortive drugs in medication-overuse headache(MOH) patients and identify the predisposing factors.
Journal Article, October 2, 2008
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Enduring Mental Health Morbidity and Social Function Impairment in World Trade Center Rescue, Recovery, and Cleanup Workers: The Psychological Dimension of an Environmental Health Disaster
What are the mental health outcomes, social function impairment and psychiatric comorbidities of World Trade Center rescue/recovery/cleanup workers? What is the perceived symptomatology in their kids?
Journal Article, October 2, 2008
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Use of Depot Antipsychotic Medications for Medication Nonadherence in Schizophrenia
This article describes factors associated with initiation of depot antipsychotic medications in psychiatric outpatients with schizophrenia and recent medication nonadherence.
Journal Article, October 1, 2008
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Can Topiramate Attenuate Psychotropic-Induced Weight Gain?
Many psychiatric patients experience weight gain while taking psychotropic drugs, but topiramate may help them shed those extra pounds.
Expert Viewpoint, October 1, 2008
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Vitamin D and Mood Disorders Among Women: An Integrative Review
Might vitamin D deficiency increase the risk of mood disorders in women? If an association exists, what mechanisms might be influential to this relationship?
Journal Article, October 1, 2008
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Medscape Perspectives on the American Psychiatric Association (APA) 60th Institute on Psychiatric Services
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Conference Coverage, October 1, 2008
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Ventricular Enlargement As A Possible Measure Of Alzheimer's Disease Progression Validated Using The Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative Database
Ventricular enlargement may be an objective and sensitive measure of neuropathological change associated with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease, suitable to assess disease progression.
Journal Article, September 30, 2008
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CME/CE
Communicating Drug Risks to Patients
Besides legal concerns, there are many positive reasons to inform patients about the effectiveness and safety of the drugs they are taking.
Clinical Review, September 30, 2008
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CME
Advances in Schizophrenia Management: The Need for Individualized Treatment
How do schizophrenia treatment strategies differ for first-episode and chronic patients? How can clinicians build a lasting alliance with their patients?
Commentary, September 30, 2008
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CME
Antiepileptic Drugs and Switchability: Safeguarding Patients With Epilepsy in an Era of Generic Drug Substitution
Given the potential for breakthrough seizures and adverse events, how can clinicians address issues of concern about generic substitution of antiepileptic drugs?
Clinical Case, September 30, 2008
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CME/CE
Challenging Presentations in Major Depressive Disorder
More than half of patients will fail to respond to initial treatment for depression. How should you proceed when the patient has comorbidities as well?
Clinical Case, September 30, 2008
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Disclosing Intimate Partner Violence to Health Care Clinicians -- What a Difference the Setting Makes: A Qualitative Study
During patient-provider encounters, what are the risks and benefits of intimate partner violence disclosure? Does clinical setting affect outcomes? What factors influence outcomes across specialties?
Journal Article, September 29, 2008
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A Prospective Study of the Association Between Weight Changes and Self-Rated Health
Does being underweight or overweight negatively influence self-reported health ratings among women? Could weight loss among overweight women have a negative effect on self-reported health?
Journal Article, September 29, 2008
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The Silent Geriatric Giant: Anxiety Disorders in Late Life
Learn more about late-life anxiety disorders and why they are called the "geriatric giants."
Journal Article, September 26, 2008
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CME
Dispelling Myths: Evidence-Based Treatment of Fibromyalgia: A Collaborative Approach to Optimal Care (Slides With Transcript)
Review the symptoms of fibromyalgia that may differentiate it from similar conditions while exploring various options for optimal long-term treatment.
Slide/Lecture Presentation, September 26, 2008
