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07/11/2024
What percentage of patients presenting with a syndrome suggestive of major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder (NCD) are found at autopsy to have Alzheimer disease pathology, according to the DSM-5-TR?
What percentage of patients presenting with a syndrome suggestive of major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder (NCD) are found at autopsy to have Alzheimer disease pathology, according to the DSM-5-TR?
What percentage of patients...
07/11/2024
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03/07/2024
Cognitive deficits following COVID-19 infection, whether resolved after a short duration or longer-term persistence, have been confirmed through objective measurement.
Cognitive deficits following COVID-19 infection, whether resolved after a short duration or longer-term persistence, have been confirmed through objective measurement.
Cognitive deficits following...
03/07/2024
Neurology
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Exercise Combined With Cognitive Training Could Delay Dementia Onset
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08/09/2023
Aerobic-resistance exercise and computerized cognitive training could improve cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open. 
Aerobic-resistance exercise and computerized cognitive training could improve cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open. 
Aerobic-resistance exercise and...
08/09/2023
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07/28/2023
A study of veterans with alcohol use disorder found cognitive behavioral therapy outperformed sleep hygiene treatment in reducing insomnia, as well as alcohol consumption, cravings, and associated negative behaviors.
A study of veterans with alcohol use disorder found cognitive behavioral therapy outperformed sleep hygiene treatment in reducing insomnia, as well as alcohol consumption, cravings, and associated negative behaviors.
A study of veterans with alcohol...
07/28/2023
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05/18/2023
About what percent of individuals diagnosed with Parkinson disease will eventually develop a major neurocognitive disorder (NCD), according to the DSM-5-TR? Take the quiz to find out!
About what percent of individuals diagnosed with Parkinson disease will eventually develop a major neurocognitive disorder (NCD), according to the DSM-5-TR? Take the quiz to find out!
About what percent of...
05/18/2023
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07/12/2022
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was associated with accelerated cognitive decline in middle-aged women, according to a large-scale prospective cohort study.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was associated with accelerated cognitive decline in middle-aged women, according to a large-scale prospective cohort study.
Post-traumatic stress disorder...
07/12/2022
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05/31/2022
A higher quality diet is associated with larger brain volume during midlife, according to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
A higher quality diet is associated with larger brain volume during midlife, according to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
A higher quality diet is...
05/31/2022
Neurology
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05/25/2022
Risks of new-onset neuropsychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and dementia, were similarly increased in adults surviving COVID-19 hospitalization and adults surviving hospitalization for other severe acute respiratory infections (SARI)...
Risks of new-onset neuropsychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and dementia, were similarly increased in adults surviving COVID-19 hospitalization and adults surviving hospitalization for other severe acute respiratory infections (SARI)...
Risks of new-onset...
05/25/2022
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An illustrated face in profile, wearing a mask
News
03/07/2024
Cognitive deficits following COVID-19 infection, whether resolved after a short duration or longer-term persistence, have been confirmed through objective measurement.
Cognitive deficits following COVID-19 infection, whether resolved after a short duration or longer-term persistence, have been confirmed through objective measurement.
Cognitive deficits following...
03/07/2024
Neurology
Exercise Combined With Cognitive Training Could Delay Dementia Onset
News
08/09/2023
Aerobic-resistance exercise and computerized cognitive training could improve cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open. 
Aerobic-resistance exercise and computerized cognitive training could improve cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open. 
Aerobic-resistance exercise and...
08/09/2023
Neurology
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07/28/2023
A study of veterans with alcohol use disorder found cognitive behavioral therapy outperformed sleep hygiene treatment in reducing insomnia, as well as alcohol consumption, cravings, and associated negative behaviors.
A study of veterans with alcohol use disorder found cognitive behavioral therapy outperformed sleep hygiene treatment in reducing insomnia, as well as alcohol consumption, cravings, and associated negative behaviors.
A study of veterans with alcohol...
07/28/2023
Addiction Professional
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07/12/2022
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was associated with accelerated cognitive decline in middle-aged women, according to a large-scale prospective cohort study.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was associated with accelerated cognitive decline in middle-aged women, according to a large-scale prospective cohort study.
Post-traumatic stress disorder...
07/12/2022
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05/31/2022
A higher quality diet is associated with larger brain volume during midlife, according to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
A higher quality diet is associated with larger brain volume during midlife, according to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
A higher quality diet is...
05/31/2022
Neurology
News
05/25/2022
Risks of new-onset neuropsychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and dementia, were similarly increased in adults surviving COVID-19 hospitalization and adults surviving hospitalization for other severe acute respiratory infections (SARI)...
Risks of new-onset neuropsychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and dementia, were similarly increased in adults surviving COVID-19 hospitalization and adults surviving hospitalization for other severe acute respiratory infections (SARI)...
Risks of new-onset...
05/25/2022
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11/14/2024
A qualitative study involving unpaid and professional caregivers of patients with schizophrenia confirmed the content and usability of the Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS).
A qualitative study involving unpaid and professional caregivers of patients with schizophrenia confirmed the content and usability of the Schizophrenia Cognition Rating Scale (SCoRS).
A qualitative study involving...
11/14/2024
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Adults Who Smoke Have More Chronic Pain, Use More Opioids
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11/07/2024
Rates of chronic pain, prescription opioid use, and severe work limitations rise with the number of cigarettes smoked daily, according to study results published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Rates of chronic pain, prescription opioid use, and severe work limitations rise with the number of cigarettes smoked daily, according to study results published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Rates of chronic pain,...
11/07/2024
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11/06/2024
Key barriers to tardive dyskinesia (TD) diagnosis include a lack of communication with the health care professional, lack of a physical exam, and low educational and socioeconomic status, according to a survey of adults with TD symptoms.
Key barriers to tardive dyskinesia (TD) diagnosis include a lack of communication with the health care professional, lack of a physical exam, and low educational and socioeconomic status, according to a survey of adults with TD symptoms.
Key barriers to tardive...
11/06/2024
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Semaglutide May Lower Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
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11/05/2024
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Patients with type 2 diabetes...
11/05/2024
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11/04/2024
Adjunctive treatment with the atypical antipsychotic lumateperone improved depressive symptoms and severity more than adjunctive placebo in patients with MDD with inadequate response to previous antidepressant therapy, according to a poster...
Adjunctive treatment with the atypical antipsychotic lumateperone improved depressive symptoms and severity more than adjunctive placebo in patients with MDD with inadequate response to previous antidepressant therapy, according to a poster...
Adjunctive treatment with the...
11/04/2024
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11/01/2024
Combination olanzapine/samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) maintained consistent symptom control in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder and demonstrated a favorable long-term safety profile over 4 years consistent with previous studies.
Combination olanzapine/samidorphan (OLZ/SAM) maintained consistent symptom control in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder and demonstrated a favorable long-term safety profile over 4 years consistent with previous studies.
Combination...
11/01/2024
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10/16/2024
Monlunabant was associated with statistically significant weight loss, but the drug was also linked with mild to moderate neuropsychiatric side effects.
Monlunabant was associated with statistically significant weight loss, but the drug was also linked with mild to moderate neuropsychiatric side effects.
Monlunabant was associated with...
10/16/2024
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Increase in Suicidality Associated With FDA Black Box Warning Implementation
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10/11/2024
Black box warnings on antidepressants from the FDA warning of increased risk of suicidality were associated with a decline in mental health treatment and an increase in suicide attempts and deaths in young people, according to a systematic...
Black box warnings on antidepressants from the FDA warning of increased risk of suicidality were associated with a decline in mental health treatment and an increase in suicide attempts and deaths in young people, according to a systematic...
Black box warnings on...
10/11/2024
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10/10/2024
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined...
10/10/2024
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Bright Light Therapy Effective for Depressive Disorders, May Improve Treatment Response Time
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10/09/2024
Bright light therapy (BLT) may be an effective adjunctive treatment for non-seasonal depressive disorders and improve response time for the initial treatment, according to results from a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in...
Bright light therapy (BLT) may be an effective adjunctive treatment for non-seasonal depressive disorders and improve response time for the initial treatment, according to results from a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in...
Bright light therapy (BLT) may...
10/09/2024
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07/11/2024
What percentage of patients presenting with a syndrome suggestive of major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder (NCD) are found at autopsy to have Alzheimer disease pathology, according to the DSM-5-TR?
What percentage of patients presenting with a syndrome suggestive of major or mild frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder (NCD) are found at autopsy to have Alzheimer disease pathology, according to the DSM-5-TR?
What percentage of patients...
07/11/2024
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05/18/2023
About what percent of individuals diagnosed with Parkinson disease will eventually develop a major neurocognitive disorder (NCD), according to the DSM-5-TR? Take the quiz to find out!
About what percent of individuals diagnosed with Parkinson disease will eventually develop a major neurocognitive disorder (NCD), according to the DSM-5-TR? Take the quiz to find out!
About what percent of...
05/18/2023
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10/24/2024
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
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10/24/2024
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10/23/2024
Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
Take the quiz to test your knowledge!
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10/23/2024
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10/23/2024
How do muscarinic acetylcholine receptor activators differ from traditional antipsychotic treatments? Take the quiz to find out!
How do muscarinic acetylcholine receptor activators differ from traditional antipsychotic treatments? Take the quiz to find out!
How do muscarinic acetylcholine...
10/23/2024
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10/01/2024
During the induction and maintenance phases of esketamine treatment, how frequently should the medication be administered to treat TRD? Take the quiz to test your psychopharmacology knowledge.
During the induction and maintenance phases of esketamine treatment, how frequently should the medication be administered to treat TRD? Take the quiz to test your psychopharmacology knowledge.
During the induction and...
10/01/2024
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09/19/2024
Do you know what the data from randomized control trials say?
Do you know what the data from randomized control trials say?
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09/19/2024
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How many ADHD prescriptions are affected by the med shortage?
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09/17/2024
Take a quick poll on your recent prescribing practices!
Take a quick poll on your recent prescribing practices!
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09/17/2024
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Symptom Reduction in Bipolar Disorder Treatment
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09/13/2024
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09/13/2024
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09/11/2024
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09/11/2024
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09/10/2024
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09/10/2024
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09/10/2024
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09/10/2024
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