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THC for Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia
September 18, 2023
Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in dementia are challenging to manage, and available treatments have a significant side effect profile. This study evaluated the effectiveness of dispensary-obtained tetrahydrocannabinol for patients with...
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Coprescribing of Z-Drugs and Opioids During COVID-19
September 11, 2023
Coprescribing of nonbenzodiazepine sedative-hypnotics, or “Z-drugs,” with opioids was more common among older patients, although the odds of coprescription among patients overall decreased over the COVID-19 lockdown period.
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Risk-Sensitive Decision-Making and Self-Harm
September 6, 2023
Greater risk-taking has been associated with suicide attempts in youth with major depression. This study examined whether the association between self-harm and risk-sensitive decision-making is true for bipolar disorder...
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Safety and Efficacy of Aripiprazole 2-Month Ready-to-Use 960 mg
September 4, 2023
A new formulation of injectable aripiprazole for administration every 2 months showed similar rates of treatment-emergent adverse events to aripiprazole once-monthly 400 mg. Patients in both groups remained clinically...
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Brexpiprazole in Patients With MDD and Prediabetes
August 28, 2023
Some atypical antipsychotics, while efficacious as adjunctive treatments in major depressive disorder (MDD), can lead to adverse effects and weight gain. Adjunctive brexpiprazole had a limited impact on metabolic...
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Race, Ethnicity, and ED Disposition for Mental Health Visits
July 26, 2023
Black patients, especially Black male patients, are overrepresented in inpatient psychiatry. This study examined biases in admission rates among Black patients and, specifically, Black male patients with or without...
