Navigating Lithium: A Guide for Expectant Mothers with Bipolar Disorder
Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates
Release Date: 09/13/2024
Clinical Pearls for Selecting the Right Benzodiazepine
Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates
In this episode, we discuss the appropriate use of benzodiazepines, focusing on evidence-based indications and optimal medication selection. Did you know that alprazolam has unique properties that make it more addictive than other benzodiazepines? Faculty: Alexis Ritvo, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.
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TMS for Depression: From Clinical Trials to Results
Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates
In this episode, we explore the evidence behind Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for depression, from early clinical trials to real-world effectiveness. What makes some patients respond better to TMS than others? We discuss response rates, treatment protocols, and the exciting development of faster treatment options. Faculty: Simon Kung, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.
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A Guide to Selecting TMS Candidates
Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates
In this episode, we explore the crucial aspects of patient selection for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in treating depression. We discuss insurance criteria, contraindications, and practical considerations. Did you know that while TMS was FDA-approved in 2008, it wasn't widely accessible until Medicare began covering it in 2014? Faculty: Simon Kung, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.
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Rethinking Clozapine Monitoring: 22 Years of Data
Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates
In this episode, we explore a landmark Finnish study examining the long-term risk of agranulocytosis in patients taking clozapine. The research followed 62,000 patients over 22 years, providing crucial data about this rare but serious side effect. Could these findings change how we approach clozapine prescribing and monitoring requirements? Faculty: Oliver Freudenreich, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.
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Understanding TMS in OCD: Evidence and Practice
Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates
In this episode, we explore Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as a treatment option for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). We discuss the FDA-approved devices, unique protocols, and why patients need their anxiety triggered before each session. Did you know TMS for OCD targets a completely different brain region than TMS for depression? Faculty: Simon Kung, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.
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Breaking Down the TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 Trial
Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates
In this episode, we explore donanemab, a groundbreaking monoclonal antibody treatment for Alzheimer's disease. We discuss its efficacy in reducing beta-amyloid plaques, unique treatment duration protocol, and safety considerations. Could this time-limited treatment approach revolutionize how we manage Alzheimer's progression? Faculty: Scott Beach, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.
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Long-term Benzo Use: What The Data Really Show
Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates
In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking Danish registry study that challenges common beliefs about long-term benzodiazepine use and dose escalation patterns. Are our concerns about inevitable tolerance and dependence justified? The study's findings might surprise you and reshape prescribing practices. Faculty: Scott Beach, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.
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Navigating TMS Side Effects: A Practical Guide
Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates
In this episode, we explore the side effects and safety considerations of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy in psychiatry. Did you know that despite common concerns, fewer than 2% of patients discontinue TMS due to discomfort? We'll discuss everything from common side effects to practical management strategies. Faculty: Simon Kung, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.
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SSRIs and Anticoagulants: Navigating Bleeding Risk
Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates
In this episode, we explore the crucial interaction between SSRIs and oral anticoagulants, examining a groundbreaking 23-year study of over 330,000 patients. Does combining these medications significantly increase bleeding risk, and if so, how can we safely manage patients who need both treatments? Faculty: Scott Beach, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.
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Lamotrigine and the Heart: What You Need to Know
Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates
In this episode, we explore the safe use and monitoring of lamotrigine, focusing on cardiac risks and when EKG monitoring is necessary. Did you know that reducing lamotrigine dose doesn't actually mitigate cardiac risks but could increase the risk of psychiatric destabilization? Faculty: Scott Beach, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.
info_outlineIn this episode, we explore the complexities of managing lithium during pregnancy for women with bipolar disorder. How do lithium levels change throughout pregnancy, and what monitoring is necessary? We discuss dosing strategies, fetal monitoring, and postpartum considerations to ensure the best outcomes for both mother and baby.
Faculty: Vivien Burt, M.D.
Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.