APA 2013: Follow-Up Compliance at Psychiatric EDs
The Particulars: Patients can be discharged from psychiatric EDs with either prescheduled...
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Psychiatry
APA 2013: Substance Abuse & PES Use Among Latinos
The Particulars: Data are lacking on how race and ethnicity influence substance abusers who seek...
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APA 2013: Profiling Psychiatric ED ‘Frequent Flyers’
The Particulars: Previous research indicates that frequent users of the ED, or “frequent flyers,”...
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Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation an Option for ADHD?
SAN FRANCISCO — Results of a small pilot trial suggest that trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS), a...
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Ketamine Works in OCD, Stubborn Depression
SAN FRANCISCO — The anesthetic agent ketamine continues to show tantalizing promise in psychiatric...
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New Approach to Treatment-Resistant Depression
SAN FRANCISCO – A pilot randomized study of 30 patients with treatment-resistant depression...
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APA 2013: Follow-Up Schizophrenia Care
The Particulars: The National Committee for Quality Assurance has proposed a quality measure for...
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APA 2013: Treating Delirium in Elderly Pneumonia Patients
The Particulars: Studies indicate that pneumonia is prevalent and potentially life-threatening in...
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APA 2013: Patient-Perceived Barriers to Alcohol Use Treatment
The Particulars: Previous research has not clearly defined barriers to care for adults with a...
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Eye May Be Key to ADHD Diagnosis
SAN FRANCISCO — Examining the retina may aid in the diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity...
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APA Leaders Defend DSM-5
SAN FRANCISCO — The fifth edition of the “psychiatrist’s bible” was...
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DSM-5 Release Likely to Steal the Spotlight at APA Meeting
SAN FRANCISCO — Integrated care, the growing problem of addiction, bullying, cyberbullying, and...
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APA 2013: Many Sessions to Focus on Diverse Populations
ARLINGTON, Va. (May 13, 2013) – The American Psychiatric Association’s 166th Annual Meeting, will...
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APA 2013: Special Research Track on Science of Addiction
ARLINGTON, Va. (May 10, 2013) – The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and APA have...
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ED Visits in ADHD Patients Using Stimulants
A report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration indicates that the...
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ACC.13: PTSD Ups Risks for Insulin Resistance & Metabolic Syndrome
The Particulars: Nearly 8 million Americans have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according...
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The Black Dog: An Unwanted Side Effect in the ED
It is 3 am, and you are the only man breathing in the room. After 8 hours of listening, feeling,...
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Delirium Among Hospitalized AD Patients: The Long-Term Impact
Recent studies show that patients with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) who are hospitalized are at...
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ISC 2013: Stroke Survivors and Suicidal Thoughts
Nearly one in 12 American stroke survivors may have contemplated suicide or wished themselves...
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