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Computerized Intervention May Help Teens With Depression
CME In a new randomized controlled study, a computerized cognitive behavioral therapy program offered an effective alternative to traditional counseling for adolescents with depression.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, May 2012
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Fetal Exposure to Antipsychotics Associated With Poor Motor Performance
CME A prospective controlled study of 6-month-old infants suggests that prenatal exposure to antipsychotics may be linked with poor neuromotor skills in these infants.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, April 2012
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Rates of Depression Similar After Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack
CME A prospective cohort registry study shows comparable, high depression rates after stroke and transient ischemic attack at 3 months and at 12 months after onset.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, April 2012
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Maternal SSRI Use Associated With Adverse Fetal Growth Outcomes
CME According to new research, use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors during pregnancy may increase the risk for fetal delayed head growth, with a 2-fold risk for preterm birth.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2012
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Challenges in Primary Care
CME/CE Could your patient have chronic fatigue syndrome?
Medscape Education Family Medicine, March 2012
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Patient Selection Factors for Optimal Treatment
CME Dr Glenn Treisman reviews biopsychosocial and patient factors that can influence treatment selection and management of pain.
Medscape Education Family Medicine, February 2012
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Fundamentals of Major Depressive Disorder Treatment in Adults, Volume 4
CME The fourth volume in this series addresses guidelines for depression treatment, comorbid depression, and substance use disorder, and the development of treatment goals.
February 2012
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Long Work Hours May Increase Risk for Depression
CME A prospective cohort study shows that working overtime may be a risk factor for a major depressive episode.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 2012
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A Team-Based Approach toT2D: Best Practices and Practical Strategies for Primary Healthcare Providers
CME/CE Is your T2D patient needle-phobic? Depressed? Careful questioning can elicit key information to help your patients reach treatment goals.
Medscape Education Diabetes & Endocrinology, February 2012
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Guided Steps in Optimizing COPD Assessment and Management
CME How will the updated COPD guidelines affect disease assessment and management?
Medscape Education Pulmonary Medicine, January 2012
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PTSD: Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment
CME/CE Not everyone who experiences a traumatic event will suffer PTSD; proper diagnosis and recognition of comorbidities can pave the way to a range of successful treatments.
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, January 2012
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Antidepressants Effective in Major Depressive Disorder, Comorbid Medical Illness
CME Antidepressants are as safe and effective for patients with depression and comorbid general medical conditions as they are for those with depression alone.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 2012
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A "Family Affair"? The Impact of Family Psychoeducational Interventions on Depression
CME Studies of family psychoeducational interventions on major depression are few and limited, but comprehensive management of unipolar major depression should include these interventions.
Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, January 2012
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Incorporating Antipsychotics Into Regimens for Treatment-Resistant Depression
CME Several SGAs are approved as adjuncts for depression. When and why are they an appropriate choice, and what are the cautions?
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2011
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Study Identifies Suicide Risks in Pregnant Women
CME/CE Targeting mental health risk factors in pregnant women and new mothers can help identify the risk for suicide in this vulnerable group.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, December 2011
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Adjunctive Pharmacotherapies for Antidepressant Nonresponders: Risks and Benefits
CME When an antidepressant alone isn't enough, which medications can be added? Dr. Michael Thase explains.
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2011
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Psychobiology of Antidepressant Nonresponse in Major Depressive Disorder
CME Stress and depression act on multiple pathways and structures in the brain; antidepressant treatment can help mitigate or reverse those effects.
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2011
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Remission: The Gold Standard for MDD Treatment
CME Pretty good isn't good enough in depression. Dr. Tom Schwartz reviews why remission matters and the steps to help patients achieve it.
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2011
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Tailoring Antidepressant Treatment: Factors to Individualize Medication Selection
CME Balancing efficacy and side effects is only part of the equation when individualizing antidepressant treatment. Learn how various antidepressants compare within and across classes.
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2011
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Management of Schizophrenia With Comorbid Neuropsychiatric Disorders
CME Psychosis often intersects with substance abuse, depression, or other conditions that can complicate treatment selection and outcomes.
Medscape Education Psychiatry & Mental Health, December 2011
