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Unpacking Schizophrenia: Making the Diagnosis

12/16/2018

In part 1 of this podcast series, Robert S. Laitman, MD, from Bronx Westchester Medical Group and SARDAA, discusses the 5 criteria used to help diagnose schizophrenia, as well as the differential diagnosis.

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Robert S. Laitman, MD, is an internal medicine physician at Bronx Westchester Medical Group in New York. He is on the Board of Directors for the Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America, and is also a board member of the National Alliance of Mental Illness - New York. Over the last 10 years, he has developed a practice taking care of people with psychotic disorders after his son received a diagnosis of schizophrenia in 2006.

Dr Laitman, his family, and his colleague authored the book, "Clozapine: Meaningful Recovery from Schizophrenia."

Reference:
Schizophrenia. National Institute of Mental Health. Page last updated May 2018. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/schizophrenia.shtml. Accessed on November 28, 2018.

Migraine CME Series

Module 8 – Implementing Shared Decision-Making and Developing Personalized Treatment Plans

Module 7 – Addressing Patient Barriers in the Prevention of Chronic Migraine

Module 6 – The Role of Nonpharmacologic Treatment Approaches for the Prevention of Chronic Migraine

Module 5 – Pharmaceutical Treatments for Chronic Migraine Prophylaxis

Module 4 - New Therapeutic Targets in the Prevention of Chronic Migraine

Module 3 – Avoiding Medication Overuse Headache

Module 2 - Quality-of-Life Concerns in Patients With Migraine

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11/05/2024

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Alone or Together, CBT and Modafinil Improve MS-Related Fatigue

11/01/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

The wake-promoting drug modafinil, CBT, and a combination of both were associated with comparable, significant improvement in fatigue at 12 weeks in patients with MS and problematic fatigue.

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During Recovery, Stroke Patients Benefit from Supportive Social Networks

10/24/2024

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International Stroke Burden Saw Hike Over Last 30 Years

10/22/2024

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Antiseizure Meds May Increase Cardiovascular Risk in Older Adults With Epilepsy

10/21/2024

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A lifetime history of epilepsy is associated with new-onset cardiovascular events in older adults, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.

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FDA Approves Infusion Treatment for Advanced Parkinson Disease in Adults

10/18/2024

Meagan Thistle ;

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Investigational Drug Improves Motor Function in Patients With SMA

10/16/2024

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10/15/2024

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Masked Taper Plus CBT for Insomnia Effective in Benzodiazepine Discontinuation

10/10/2024

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10/10/2024

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11/19/2020

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11/19/2020

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11/19/2020

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11/19/2020

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11/19/2020

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Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data

11/17/2020

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11/17/2020

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11/17/2020

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11/12/2020

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11/12/2020

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11/12/2020

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11/12/2020

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11/12/2020

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11/12/2020

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11/10/2020

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11/10/2020

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Unpacking Schizophrenia: Making the Diagnosis

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