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Patient survey
News
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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: FDA Approves Oral Valbenazine Granule Formulation, an Alternative Administration Option for Adults With TD
News
05/15/2024
At the end of April, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. announced the approval of INGREZZA® SPRINKLE (valbenazine) capsules by the FDA. This approval provides an alternative option for patients with dysphagia or who have difficulty swallowing. 
At the end of April, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. announced the approval of INGREZZA® SPRINKLE (valbenazine) capsules by the FDA. This approval provides an alternative option for patients with dysphagia or who have difficulty swallowing. 
At the end of April, Neurocrine...
05/15/2024
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TD Has ‘Severe Impact’ on Patients and Caregivers
News
05/10/2024
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was found to have a “severe impact” on the lives of both patients and their caregivers across physical, psychological, and social domains. Results from the survey-based study were published in the Journal of Patient...
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was found to have a “severe impact” on the lives of both patients and their caregivers across physical, psychological, and social domains. Results from the survey-based study were published in the Journal of Patient...
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was...
05/10/2024
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Geriatric Patient with son in long term care setting
News
05/07/2024
Patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD) in long-term care settings have a high comorbidity and polypharmacy burden, with half taking medications that may worsen TD, according to a poster presentation at the APA annual meeting.
Patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD) in long-term care settings have a high comorbidity and polypharmacy burden, with half taking medications that may worsen TD, according to a poster presentation at the APA annual meeting.
Patients with tardive dyskinesia...
05/07/2024
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Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Videos
01/10/2024
n this video, Tardive Dyskinesia Section Editor Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, of Med Management Associates, offers clinical pearls that clinicians can implement to optimize their tardive dyskinesia care.
n this video, Tardive Dyskinesia Section Editor Amber Hoberg, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, of Med Management Associates, offers clinical pearls that clinicians can implement to optimize their tardive dyskinesia care.
n this video, Tardive Dyskinesia...
01/10/2024
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amber hoberg, np
Expert Insights Quiz
05/26/2023
True or False: According to Nurse Amber Hoberg, the AIMS is the only scale that should be used when screening a patient for tardive dyskinesia (TD).
True or False: According to Nurse Amber Hoberg, the AIMS is the only scale that should be used when screening a patient for tardive dyskinesia (TD).
True or False: According to...
05/26/2023
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Elderly patient and his doctor
News
05/15/2023
Clinician-confirmed possible tardive dyskinesia (TD) was associated with diminished wellness and social functioning in real-world patients, according to a study published online in the Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes.
Clinician-confirmed possible tardive dyskinesia (TD) was associated with diminished wellness and social functioning in real-world patients, according to a study published online in the Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes.
Clinician-confirmed possible...
05/15/2023
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Expert Insights Quiz
02/14/2023
True or false: Patients with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) have high rates of antipsychotic medication non-adherence partly due to their TD symptoms.
True or false: Patients with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) have high rates of antipsychotic medication non-adherence partly due to their TD symptoms.
True or false: Patients with...
02/14/2023
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Chepke
Expert Insights Quiz
12/16/2022
As a clinician, if you notice a patient who is taking antipsychotics is exhibiting an excessive blink rate, what should the next step be?
As a clinician, if you notice a patient who is taking antipsychotics is exhibiting an excessive blink rate, what should the next step be?
As a clinician, if you notice a...
12/16/2022
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Tardive Dyskinesia
Conference Coverage
06/04/2022
An interdisciplinary team of HCPs has developed the MIND-TD questionnaire to improve TD screening. They presented their development and revision process at Psych Congress Elevate 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
An interdisciplinary team of HCPs has developed the MIND-TD questionnaire to improve TD screening. They presented their development and revision process at Psych Congress Elevate 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
An interdisciplinary team of...
06/04/2022
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Patient survey
News
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
Psych Congress Network
: FDA Approves Oral Valbenazine Granule Formulation, an Alternative Administration Option for Adults With TD
News
05/15/2024
At the end of April, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. announced the approval of INGREZZA® SPRINKLE (valbenazine) capsules by the FDA. This approval provides an alternative option for patients with dysphagia or who have difficulty swallowing. 
At the end of April, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. announced the approval of INGREZZA® SPRINKLE (valbenazine) capsules by the FDA. This approval provides an alternative option for patients with dysphagia or who have difficulty swallowing. 
At the end of April, Neurocrine...
05/15/2024
Psych Congress Network
TD Has ‘Severe Impact’ on Patients and Caregivers
News
05/10/2024
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was found to have a “severe impact” on the lives of both patients and their caregivers across physical, psychological, and social domains. Results from the survey-based study were published in the Journal of Patient...
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was found to have a “severe impact” on the lives of both patients and their caregivers across physical, psychological, and social domains. Results from the survey-based study were published in the Journal of Patient...
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) was...
05/10/2024
Psych Congress Network
Geriatric Patient with son in long term care setting
News
05/07/2024
Patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD) in long-term care settings have a high comorbidity and polypharmacy burden, with half taking medications that may worsen TD, according to a poster presentation at the APA annual meeting.
Patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD) in long-term care settings have a high comorbidity and polypharmacy burden, with half taking medications that may worsen TD, according to a poster presentation at the APA annual meeting.
Patients with tardive dyskinesia...
05/07/2024
Psych Congress Network
Elderly patient and his doctor
News
05/15/2023
Clinician-confirmed possible tardive dyskinesia (TD) was associated with diminished wellness and social functioning in real-world patients, according to a study published online in the Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes.
Clinician-confirmed possible tardive dyskinesia (TD) was associated with diminished wellness and social functioning in real-world patients, according to a study published online in the Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes.
Clinician-confirmed possible...
05/15/2023
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News
12/08/2021
Valbenazine use for tardive dyskinesia (TD) in adults aged 65 and older has been deemed efficacious with comparable outcomes to younger adults, according to a post hoc analysis.
Valbenazine use for tardive dyskinesia (TD) in adults aged 65 and older has been deemed efficacious with comparable outcomes to younger adults, according to a post hoc analysis.
Valbenazine use for tardive...
12/08/2021
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News
12/03/2021
Deutetrabenazine may provide long-term treatment benefits to patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD), according to a post hoc analysis presented in a poster at Psych Congress 2021.
Deutetrabenazine may provide long-term treatment benefits to patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD), according to a post hoc analysis presented in a poster at Psych Congress 2021.
Deutetrabenazine may provide...
12/03/2021
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News
11/17/2021
Response-driven titration of deutetrabenazine is beneficial for patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD), according to new findings.
Response-driven titration of deutetrabenazine is beneficial for patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD), according to new findings.
Response-driven titration of...
11/17/2021
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News
11/12/2021
Tardive dyskinesia negatively impacts patients’ physical functioning, mental well-being, and social activities—even in patients with self-assessed mild-to-moderate symptoms.
Tardive dyskinesia negatively impacts patients’ physical functioning, mental well-being, and social activities—even in patients with self-assessed mild-to-moderate symptoms.
Tardive dyskinesia negatively...
11/12/2021
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News
09/01/2021
Antibodies against neuronal N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) may be associated with orofacial tardive dyskinesia (TD) and could potentially be mediated by increased choroid plexus (CP) volume.
Antibodies against neuronal N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) may be associated with orofacial tardive dyskinesia (TD) and could potentially be mediated by increased choroid plexus (CP) volume.
Antibodies against neuronal...
09/01/2021
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News
01/17/2025
Prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids was associated with an increased risk of some mental disorders at age 15, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids was associated with an increased risk of some mental disorders at age 15, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Prenatal exposure to...
01/17/2025
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News
01/16/2025
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless of hypoxic burden and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome severity (OSAS), may contribute to hyperactivity in pediatric patients, according to an observational prospective study published in Sleep Medicine.
Loudness of snoring, regardless...
01/16/2025
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Is it Time for a ‘Reconceptualization’ of TRD? Some Think Yes
News
01/14/2025
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) may be a more complex and multifaceted condition than previously thought, with authors of a recent study calling for a “unified definition and reconceptualization” of the illness. Their findings were...
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) may be a more complex and multifaceted condition than previously thought, with authors of a recent study calling for a “unified definition and reconceptualization” of the illness. Their findings were...
Treatment-resistant depression...
01/14/2025
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Veterans’ OUD Diagnoses Increased From 2005 to 2017, Then Declined
News
01/14/2025
The prevalence of OUD diagnoses increased from 2005 to 2017, peaked in 2017, and then declined until 2022, according to a recent cross-sectional study of national Veterans Health Administration (VHA) electronic health record data published in...
The prevalence of OUD diagnoses increased from 2005 to 2017, peaked in 2017, and then declined until 2022, according to a recent cross-sectional study of national Veterans Health Administration (VHA) electronic health record data published in...
The prevalence of OUD diagnoses...
01/14/2025
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News
01/13/2025
Neurofeedback did not show meaningful clinical or neuropsychological benefit for individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to results from a systematic review and meta-analysis published print in JAMA...
Neurofeedback did not show meaningful clinical or neuropsychological benefit for individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to results from a systematic review and meta-analysis published print in JAMA...
Neurofeedback did not show...
01/13/2025
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US FDA sign
News
01/10/2025
Posdinemab, a phosphorylated tau-directed monoclonal antibody (mAb) being studied for the treatment of early Alzheimer disease (AD), was granted Fast Track designation by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Posdinemab, a phosphorylated tau-directed monoclonal antibody (mAb) being studied for the treatment of early Alzheimer disease (AD), was granted Fast Track designation by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Posdinemab, a phosphorylated...
01/10/2025
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Minority of Patients With OUD Develop PW After Buprenorphine Initiation
News
01/08/2025
A small group of patients with OUD developed buprenorphine-precipitated withdrawal (PW) in emergency department or hospital settings, according to recent retrospective cohort study results published in JAMA Network Open.
A small group of patients with OUD developed buprenorphine-precipitated withdrawal (PW) in emergency department or hospital settings, according to recent retrospective cohort study results published in JAMA Network Open.
A small group of patients with...
01/08/2025
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Methylphenidate or Atomoxetine Maintenance Safe During Pregnancy
News
01/08/2025
Maintenance of methylphenidate or atomoxetine may be safe during pregnancy, according to recent systematic review and meta-analysis results published in JAMA Network Open. 
Maintenance of methylphenidate or atomoxetine may be safe during pregnancy, according to recent systematic review and meta-analysis results published in JAMA Network Open. 
Maintenance of methylphenidate...
01/08/2025
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News
01/08/2025
A recent meta-analysis questions the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for improving cognitive impairments in individuals with schizophrenia after finding no statistically significant difference in cognitive...
A recent meta-analysis questions the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for improving cognitive impairments in individuals with schizophrenia after finding no statistically significant difference in cognitive...
A recent meta-analysis questions...
01/08/2025
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Major Depressive Disorder MDD
News
01/03/2025
Common in patients with unipolar depression, hypomanic symptoms are associated with both treatment-resistant depression and reduced remission of suicidal thoughts, according to a study in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
Common in patients with unipolar depression, hypomanic symptoms are associated with both treatment-resistant depression and reduced remission of suicidal thoughts, according to a study in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
Common in patients with unipolar...
01/03/2025
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Expert Insights Quiz
05/26/2023
True or False: According to Nurse Amber Hoberg, the AIMS is the only scale that should be used when screening a patient for tardive dyskinesia (TD).
True or False: According to Nurse Amber Hoberg, the AIMS is the only scale that should be used when screening a patient for tardive dyskinesia (TD).
True or False: According to...
05/26/2023
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Expert Insights Quiz
02/14/2023
True or false: Patients with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) have high rates of antipsychotic medication non-adherence partly due to their TD symptoms.
True or false: Patients with Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) have high rates of antipsychotic medication non-adherence partly due to their TD symptoms.
True or false: Patients with...
02/14/2023
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Chepke
Expert Insights Quiz
12/16/2022
As a clinician, if you notice a patient who is taking antipsychotics is exhibiting an excessive blink rate, what should the next step be?
As a clinician, if you notice a patient who is taking antipsychotics is exhibiting an excessive blink rate, what should the next step be?
As a clinician, if you notice a...
12/16/2022
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Quiz
12/10/2021
What percentage of patients with tardive dyskinesia reported their illness having a severe impact across their physical, psychological, and social lives? Take the quiz!
What percentage of patients with tardive dyskinesia reported their illness having a severe impact across their physical, psychological, and social lives? Take the quiz!
What percentage of patients with...
12/10/2021
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Quiz
10/28/2021
True or false: Long-term anticholinergic medication exposure can cause long-term consequences that surpass previously documented short-term cognitive effects.
True or false: Long-term anticholinergic medication exposure can cause long-term consequences that surpass previously documented short-term cognitive effects.
True or false: Long-term...
10/28/2021
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10/15/2021
According to a recent study, what antibody levels were significantly higher in schizophrenia patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD)? Take the quiz to find out!
According to a recent study, what antibody levels were significantly higher in schizophrenia patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD)? Take the quiz to find out!
According to a recent study,...
10/15/2021
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Quiz
09/09/2021
True or False: A notable percentage of psychiatrists said they would use an anticholinergic medication to manage symptoms of tardive dyskinesia in a patient.
True or False: A notable percentage of psychiatrists said they would use an anticholinergic medication to manage symptoms of tardive dyskinesia in a patient.
True or False: A notable...
09/09/2021
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Bottles
Quiz
08/16/2021
What are the updated treatments for tardive dyskinesia? Take the quiz and find out!
What are the updated treatments for tardive dyskinesia? Take the quiz and find out!
What are the updated treatments...
08/16/2021
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Quiz
06/17/2021
True or False: A notable percentage of psychiatrists said they would use an anticholinergic medication to manage symptoms of tardive dyskinesia in a patient.
True or False: A notable percentage of psychiatrists said they would use an anticholinergic medication to manage symptoms of tardive dyskinesia in a patient.
True or False: A notable...
06/17/2021
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Quiz
05/07/2021
Test your knowledge: How often does the American Psychiatric Association (APA) recommend patients taking either first or second-generation antipsychotics be assessed for tardive dyskinesia?
Test your knowledge: How often does the American Psychiatric Association (APA) recommend patients taking either first or second-generation antipsychotics be assessed for tardive dyskinesia?
Test your knowledge: How often...
05/07/2021
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01/15/2025
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, what percentage of people experienced hypomanic symptoms during a major depressive disorder (MDD) episode?
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, what percentage of people experienced hypomanic symptoms during a major depressive disorder (MDD) episode?
According to a recent study...
01/15/2025
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Which U.S. region saw the most fentanyl pill seizures in 2023?
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01/15/2025
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of this study?
Do you remember the details of...
01/15/2025
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01/06/2025
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01/06/2025
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How long does worry need to be present in order to diagnose GAD?
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01/03/2025
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01/03/2025
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12/23/2024
Test your knowledge with this quick quiz!
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12/23/2024
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12/18/2024
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12/18/2024
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Are men or women more affected by depressive episodes?
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12/17/2024
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12/17/2024
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After how many months is 'problematic' opioid use diagnosed as OUD?
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12/16/2024
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12/16/2024
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DSM-5
Quiz
12/13/2024
Quiz! What is the definition of remission in the context of major depressive disorder (MDD), according to the DSM-5-TR?
Quiz! What is the definition of remission in the context of major depressive disorder (MDD), according to the DSM-5-TR?
Quiz! What is the definition of...
12/13/2024
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BACKGROUND: Esketamine nasal spray and second-generation antipsychotic augmentation (SGA) are approved therapies for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Prospective randomized ESCAPE-TR...
11/26/2024
Hypothesis/Objective: To evaluate the impact of centanafadine (CTN)—a norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin reuptake inhibitor—on patient-reported assessment of the frequency of core sympto...
11/26/2024
Background: We report secondary/exploratory endpoints assessing patient-reported depressive symptoms, insomnia symptoms, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) from a phase 3, double-...
11/26/2024
Depression treatment remains a significant clinical challenge due to the variability in patient responses to antidepressant medications. Outside of pharmacogenetic testing, established mo...
11/26/2024
BACKGROUND: Esketamine nasal spray and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are used for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), but little is known about the sequence in which these the...
11/26/2024
BACKGROUND: Clinical trials for esketamine nasal spray in treatment resistant depression (TRD) often assess efficacy using Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)-based primary ...
11/26/2024
BACKGROUND: Both esketamine nasal spray and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) are indicated for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), but there are no guidelines on the sequence of...
11/26/2024
Purpose: To examine whether a continuing medical education (CME) curriculum intervention can improve provider knowledge, competence, and confidence in individualizing treatment plans for ...
11/26/2024
Physicians are challenged to fully understand the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder (MDD) and identify the role of novel therapies. Individualizing treatment for patients with...
11/26/2024